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Tailte Éireann Bill 2022: Second Stage (22 Sep 2022)

Thomas Gould: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Bill. On paper, it provides for a sensible merger of three data-heavy organisations that regularly work together. I understand there is some reduction in cost, which is welcome, but I caution that we need to ensure no reduction in staffing levels across all the organisations. I am sure that many of the Deputies here have in recent months dealt with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (22 Sep 2022)

Thomas Gould: 50. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if BusConnects in Cork will be a cashless system. [46245/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (22 Sep 2022)

Thomas Gould: 63. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of a light rail system in Cork; and the stations that will be on the northside of Cork city. [46246/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Park-and-Ride Facilities (22 Sep 2022)

Thomas Gould: 181. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will engage with third level universities in Cork to install park and ride facility on the northside. [36771/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (22 Sep 2022)

Thomas Gould: 182. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department has engaged with BusConnects Cork to ensure that rural areas in Cork benefit from the scheme. [45089/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Local Government (Maternity Protection and Other Measures for Local Authority Elected Members) Bill 2022: Discussion (22 Sep 2022)

Thomas Gould: It is very rare that we sit in this committee room and all agree on something. It is a first for me since becoming a Deputy. On a serious note, I hear what the Minister of State is saying about all political parties and none coming together. This has been a huge gap and women have been discriminated against for so long. I welcome this Bill. It is a big step forward and I know the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Local Government (Maternity Protection and Other Measures for Local Authority Elected Members) Bill 2022: Discussion (22 Sep 2022)

Thomas Gould: I listened to what Senator Boyhan said. The Minister of State has introduced a progressive Bill. I ask him to consider what Senator Boyhan said. I worked full time for 12 years when I was a councillor. I know other councillors who are full-time councillors. I was lucky to have the support I had from my wife, family, circle of friends and party to be able to do what I did. I am not sure...

Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Second Stage (21 Sep 2022)

Thomas Gould: I commend the Minister, the Department and the committee on the work they have done on the Bill to date. I know there has been a high level of stakeholder engagement and some of that has been taken on board and is reflected in the legislation. I encourage the Minister to maintain that engagement going forward as this is a complex and rapidly transforming area of law. I wish to quickly...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (21 Sep 2022)

Thomas Gould: 57. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if the ongoing review into the planning system, which will result in the consolidation and reform of the Planning and Development Act 2000, will include engagement on the merits of the current performance system in comparison with the more globally utilised conformance system. [46218/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Facilities (21 Sep 2022)

Thomas Gould: 72. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her attention has been drawn to her Department requesting funding from a school (details supplied) to ensure an adequate hall space for its new school building; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46153/22]

National Retrofit Plan: Motion [Private Members] (20 Sep 2022)

Thomas Gould: A recent survey by Aviva showed that four out of ten householders say the grants available are insufficient to encourage them to upgrade their homes. We talk about solar energy and solar panels, for which grants of €2,400 are available, but to do it properly we are talking about between €7,000 and €9,000. Where is the strategy on energy poverty since 2019? I do not...

Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Sep 2022)

Thomas Gould: The Bill has several important components that will remove unnecessary barriers in terms of registration with CORU, particularly for social workers. Removing the requirement for two years of continuous work will be a big benefit. As we know, life gets in the way and sometimes it can be hard to source two continuous years of employment. However, given the huge shortages of therapists,...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Sep 2022)

Thomas Gould: They are supposed to be affordable housing, a Cheann Comhairle.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Sep 2022)

Thomas Gould: This Thursday, Cork City Council will open a portal for affordable housing in Tower in Blarney. Some of these affordable housing units will be sold for over €300,000. As the Taoiseach knows, house prices in Dublin are much higher than they are in Cork but still, South Dublin County Council and Fingal County Council can sell similar sized houses for €30,000 less. I have a...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Sep 2022)

Thomas Gould: I am talking about the Tower scheme.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Sep 2022)

Thomas Gould: A price of €300,000 is not affordable.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Sep 2022)

Thomas Gould: At what price does the Taoiseach consider these houses should be selling?

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Sep 2022)

Thomas Gould: Sinn Féin launched its housing plan yesterday.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Sep 2022)

Thomas Gould: I have a copy of the Sinn Féin housing policy that was launched yesterday-----

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (20 Sep 2022)

Thomas Gould: 81. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has considered a directive to install PV or solar panels on public buildings; and if he will support community groups and sporting organisations to do same. [45673/22]