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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Review and Consolidation of Planning Legislation: Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (26 May 2022)

Thomas Gould: I thank our guests for attending and giving their presentation. My first point relates to the serious allegations regarding the planning process within An Bord Pleanála. As a result, a senior counsel has been appointed and 200 planning applications are being investigated. I am sure our guests can imagine the significant delays that some, if not all, of these applications face and the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Review and Consolidation of Planning Legislation: Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (26 May 2022)

Thomas Gould: I will try to discuss the future reforms without talking about anything that is not currently in the public domain. What I want to ensure, and I hope we can ensure it together, is that we can build back up confidence in the State planning process. At the moment, there is a lack of confidence and a perception it is not open, transparent or fit for purpose, for a number of reasons. Some of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Review and Consolidation of Planning Legislation: Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (26 May 2022)

Thomas Gould: My next question is one of a different type. I am sure the Department will be aware of the Bessborough site in Cork and the continual attempts to build housing on it. It is a very sensitive site. Last month, submissions were due and I was made aware of a very concerning incident that arose when a survivor bravely outlined her concerns about the plan. This was an emotional and difficult...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (25 May 2022)

Thomas Gould: Killian has had no services in three years. His teacher in the special school in Carrigaline says he needs occupational therapy, OT, and speech and language therapy. When he was three, he could speak six words. He is six now and cannot speak any words. Warren suffers from Hurler syndrome for which he attends six hospitals. It is a life-limiting condition but he receives no therapies,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (25 May 2022)

Thomas Gould: 16. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a map is available of publicly accessible electric car charging ports in Cork. [26642/22]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Data (25 May 2022)

Thomas Gould: 31. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the average annual salary of a person at principal officer level grade. [26617/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Homeless Persons Supports (25 May 2022)

Thomas Gould: 40. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the funding given to the Dublin Regional Homeless Executive in 2021 and 2022, respectively. [26613/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Homeless Persons Supports (25 May 2022)

Thomas Gould: 41. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will extend homeless HAP nationally given rising homeless rates. [26614/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Homeless Persons Supports (25 May 2022)

Thomas Gould: 42. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he has requested that Cork City Council collate figures on premature deaths of single adult homeless population. [26615/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Vacant Properties (25 May 2022)

Thomas Gould: 43. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the funding given to each local authority in 2022 to tackle dereliction. [26616/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Vacant Properties (25 May 2022)

Thomas Gould: 44. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of whole-time equivalent staff that he plans to employ in the vacant homes' unit; and if he considers this sufficient. [26618/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Funding (25 May 2022)

Thomas Gould: 45. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if funding is available for persons seeking to remove and replace asbestos water tanks from former Cork City council homes. [26641/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (25 May 2022)

Thomas Gould: 52. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of passport applications that were delayed due to the fact that consent forms could not be verified with the relevant Garda station by month since January 2022, in tabular form. [26611/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (25 May 2022)

Thomas Gould: 116. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the Good Friday Agreement, the vote on same and the aftermath of the vote are covered on the junior certificate history syllabus. [26827/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Peace Commissioners (25 May 2022)

Thomas Gould: 160. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if the certificate confirming a person as a peace commissioner is a once-off document; the location in which a person can request a new copy. [26619/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health and Safety (25 May 2022)

Thomas Gould: 228. To ask the Minister for Health the risk posed by an asbestos water tank. [26788/22]

Short-term Lettings Enforcement Bill 2022: Second Stage [Private Members] (24 May 2022)

Thomas Gould: First of all, I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Noonan's comments on supporting the Bill and his acknowledgement of the constructive solutions Sinn Féin, in particular, Deputy Ó Broin, has been bringing forward. It is a pity other members of the Government have not recognised the solutions Sinn Féin is offering. As my colleague said, on their own they will not solve the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour (24 May 2022)

Thomas Gould: 30. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will consider a pilot initiative in Cork city to tackle anti-social behaviour in housing estates. [26023/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Sector (24 May 2022)

Thomas Gould: 46. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will report on the appointment of a CEO to the Gambling Authority. [26024/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (24 May 2022)

Thomas Gould: 103. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland not funding insulation wrap schemes for stone-build houses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26015/22]