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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (27 Jan 2022)

Thomas Gould: 315. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if there is a dedicated Houses of the Oireachtas email address for the Irish Prison Service. [4143/22]

Youth Mental Health: Statements (26 Jan 2022)

Thomas Gould: I welcome the opportunity to speak on youth mental health. It is an issue we need to focus on because I believe we are at a turning point. With the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions, young people will finally be able to socialise and experience their teenage years after a long and tough two years. We must bear in mind the many young people on whom Covid has had a very negative effect. This...

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (26 Jan 2022)

Thomas Gould: I wish to raise concerns around Russia and the planned military exercises off the coast of County Cork in the coming weeks. I know that for some of my constituents, and in particular fishermen in Cork, there are a lot of concerns about these exercises. While there are no rules to stop the Russians from doing them, it is deeply concerning that they are choosing to do them off the Irish...

Cost of Living: Motion [Private Members] (26 Jan 2022)

Thomas Gould: This year, the cost of food is expected to rise by almost €800 with the running cost of the average car to increase by €500. Rents and heat costs are skyrocketing. They are completely out of control. We are ordinary people. The increase in cost inflation is not just affecting the poorest; it is affecting everyone. I refer, for example, to people's ability to pay for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Language (26 Jan 2022)

Thomas Gould: 40. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a person is entitled to use the Irish language version of their name on their driver licence in cases in which they do not use it on other official documentation. [3799/22]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Language (26 Jan 2022)

Thomas Gould: 64. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if the Minister has a view on whether a person should be entitled to the use of their name as Gaeilge on official documentation without a change by deed poll. [3800/22]

Ceisteanna Eile – Other Questions: Derelict Sites (25 Jan 2022)

Thomas Gould: Yes.

Ceisteanna Eile – Other Questions: Housing Provision (25 Jan 2022)

Thomas Gould: On the question of affordable housing, in April 2018, the Boherboy Road affordable housing project was announced. In 2019, the then Taoiseach, now Tánaiste, opened the project. It is now 2022 and the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage is saying that it will be launched. Is it wrong that Deputies, Ministers and the Tánaiste go and open up affordable housing...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Housing Provision (25 Jan 2022)

Thomas Gould: How many?

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Derelict Sites (25 Jan 2022)

Thomas Gould: Check the minutes of the meeting.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Derelict Sites (25 Jan 2022)

Thomas Gould: What do they say? The Minister of State said he could not do it and then he did it.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Derelict Sites (25 Jan 2022)

Thomas Gould: Some of us are correct.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Derelict Sites (25 Jan 2022)

Thomas Gould: Fianna Fáil voted down social housing in Cork in 2018.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Derelict Sites (25 Jan 2022)

Thomas Gould: The brother of the Taoiseach, the leader of the Fianna Fáil party, was one of the people who voted it down.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Derelict Sites (25 Jan 2022)

Thomas Gould: Check the records of the council.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Derelict Sites (25 Jan 2022)

Thomas Gould: Fianna Fáil voted down social housing in Cork.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Derelict Sites (25 Jan 2022)

Thomas Gould: No, that is not true.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Derelict Sites (25 Jan 2022)

Thomas Gould: I am taking this question on behalf of Deputy Ó Broin. The Department was before the Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage today and its officials enlightened me, telling me that our cities have dereliction rates that are below average. I found that an astounding comment to make. I have asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, and I now ask...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Derelict Sites (25 Jan 2022)

Thomas Gould: I am not sure if the Minister of State will remember but last May I asked him for an increase in funding for full-time vacant home officers in every local authority. At that time, he said that it would be inappropriate for the Government to intervene in local authority staffing. However, in November, the Department said that every local authority should have a full-time vacant homes...

Violence against Women: Statements (Resumed) (25 Jan 2022)

Thomas Gould: I extend my deepest sympathies to Ashling Murphy's family, partner, friends and community. They are all in our thoughts and prayers. I considered seeking speaking time on this subject because after having listened to the National Women’s Council, Women's Aid and to my female colleagues here I felt it was important that I sent out a clear message that the men stand firmly alongside...