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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Facilities (11 Nov 2021)

Thomas Gould: 303. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if swimming lessons for school children can return within schools. [55334/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Youth Services (11 Nov 2021)

Thomas Gould: 332. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the current restrictions covering youth clubs. [55331/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Youth Services (11 Nov 2021)

Thomas Gould: 333. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if updated guidelines will be published for youth groups. [55332/21]

Science Week 2021: Statements (10 Nov 2021)

Thomas Gould: As the Minister knows, Science Week is a very positive event with which we would encourage everyone to get involved. I am grateful to have the chance to speak on it today because I realise how important it is to be included in the debate. As we all know, it gives everyone access and a chance to understand science in their everyday lives. It has never been more important than this year. We...

Finance (European Stability Mechanism and Single Resolution Fund) Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Second Stage (10 Nov 2021)

Thomas Gould: The Government is once again bringing through EU legislation that will have no impact on ordinary people. We were quick to utilise the EU when it looked like the Government's pals in the banking industry were in trouble, to borrow money to save them, but for ordinary people trapped in the housing crisis, the Government refuses to listen to leading experts who say we should use the EU and the...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Labour Court (10 Nov 2021)

Thomas Gould: 54. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when the pay rise for security guards due in June 2021 will come into effect. [55063/21]

Regional Transport Infrastructure: Motion [Private Members] (9 Nov 2021)

Thomas Gould: Last week in Cork we saw the announcement of BusConnects. Unfortunately, huge areas of Cork that will miss out on any public transport or proper public transport. Rural areas that have come into the city boundary are particularly affected. The Government talks about the importance of reducing the effects of climate change, of saving the environment, and about preventing global warming....

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Vacant Properties (9 Nov 2021)

Thomas Gould: 249. To ask the Minister for Finance the status of the audit of vacant properties being undertaken by his Department; and if this audit will include the reason for vacancy. [54368/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Schemes (9 Nov 2021)

Thomas Gould: 525. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of applications to the new pre-clearance visa scheme that was introduced for UK nationals who came to Ireland after 31 December 2020 and wish to bring their non-EEA family members with them; the number of visas granted in tabular form; the ten most common nationalities of persons granted visas; and if she will make...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Schemes (9 Nov 2021)

Thomas Gould: 526. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of applications made since 1 January 2021 for a new residence document under the Withdrawal Agreement as family members of UK nationals; the number of Withdrawal Agreement cards issued; the ten most common nationalities of those applying for Withdrawal Agreement cards; and the actions her Department has taken to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (9 Nov 2021)

Thomas Gould: 607. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons who at present avail of the fair deal scheme, by primary care centre and primary health network catchment area, in County Cork, in tabular form. [54367/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (9 Nov 2021)

Thomas Gould: 608. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a child (details supplied) who has waited two years for services has been informed that there will be three speech and language sessions provided between now and February 2022 while that person's mother engages with a course on speech and language therapy. [54369/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (9 Nov 2021)

Thomas Gould: 609. To ask the Minister for Health if he will consider publication of updated guidance for addiction recovery peer support meetings given that restrictions did not lift on 22 October but nightclubs opened yet these groups can only have extremely limited numbers in a room. [54434/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (9 Nov 2021)

Thomas Gould: 626. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that disability services in County Cork are offering parents speech and language therapy courses instead of direct intervention with children and not as a complementary service. [54508/21]

Animal Health and Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Second Stage (4 Nov 2021)

Thomas Gould: It gave me an opportunity to raise the matter.

Animal Health and Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Second Stage (4 Nov 2021)

Thomas Gould: Slightly.

Animal Health and Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Second Stage (4 Nov 2021)

Thomas Gould: As my colleague said, we will support this Bill because it is long past time that mink farming is outlawed. It is a cruel and unnecessary practice so we will support the Bill. I will also raise a serious issue in respect of animal welfare in Cork city. Just last week, a horse was found dead on a road in the city. The day before the horse was found, a number of people contacted...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Broadband Plan (4 Nov 2021)

Thomas Gould: 12. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the delivery of the national broadband plan in north central areas of Cork city. [53613/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (4 Nov 2021)

Thomas Gould: 59. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the attention of his Department was drawn to the fact that Ireland’s carbon budget would fall short of UN recommendations prior to the publication of the Climate Change Advisory Council’s carbon budget. [53614/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (4 Nov 2021)

Thomas Gould: 159. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the plan in place to improve public transport connectivity in the outer regions of Cork city’s northside. [53608/21]