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Committee on Drugs Use: Decriminalisation, Depenalisation, Diversion and Legalisation of Drugs: Discussion (27 Jun 2024)

Thomas Gould: I thank Professor Stevens. In her opening statement, Ms Eastwood stated, "Many governments wrongly believe that decriminalising drug possession will lead to an increase in prevalence. This is not the case." That is following on from what Professor Stevens just said. Is that correct?

Committee on Drugs Use: Decriminalisation, Depenalisation, Diversion and Legalisation of Drugs: Discussion (27 Jun 2024)

Thomas Gould: My final question is for Ms Lawlor. In her submission, she stated: "The impact of criminal records on children and young people is devastating, resulting in stigma and discrimination, diminished access to education and housing, reduced prospects for future employment, and negative impacts on family relationships." Reading about those impacts is shocking.

Committee on Drugs Use: Decriminalisation, Depenalisation, Diversion and Legalisation of Drugs: Discussion (27 Jun 2024)

Thomas Gould: I thank Ms Lawlor.

Committee on Drugs Use: Decriminalisation, Depenalisation, Diversion and Legalisation of Drugs: Discussion (27 Jun 2024)

Thomas Gould: I thank the witnesses for their contributions. I looked at Ms Eastwood's paper "A Quiet Revolution" and, in particular, found interesting the findings from Australia on diversion, the reduction in reoffending and the increased employment opportunities that became available through diversion. Will she comment on that?

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (27 Jun 2024)

Thomas Gould: 34. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he is aware that there are delays in passports due to issues with validating signatures. [27596/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (27 Jun 2024)

Thomas Gould: 51. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update on the work to divest from companies involved in the arms trade in Israel. [27597/24]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Illegal Dumping (27 Jun 2024)

Thomas Gould: 81. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will consider establishing a dumping taskforce in Cork city. [27601/24]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (27 Jun 2024)

Thomas Gould: 102. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to consider a distribution box at a location (details supplied) to extend broadband to the home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27600/24]

Nomination of Member of Government: Motion (26 Jun 2024)

Thomas Gould: Do not be calling out from the backbenches. Stand up and be counted.

Pre-European Council: Statements (26 Jun 2024)

Thomas Gould: For the past four and a half years, I have come to the Chamber and submitted questions regarding empty council houses. A reference to the European decision to move to a preventative maintenance programme has always been included in the responses. In the past four years, I have never seen a plan by Cork City Council, Cork County Council or the Government for preventative maintenance. Will...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (26 Jun 2024)

Thomas Gould: 12. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding provided to Cork City Council for the resurfacing and repaving of the John F. Connolly road. [27404/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (26 Jun 2024)

Thomas Gould: 21. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of people currently awaiting a driving test in each of the Cork centres; and the average wait time in each, in tabular form. [27397/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (26 Jun 2024)

Thomas Gould: 22. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the Mallow northern relief road. [27423/24]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (26 Jun 2024)

Thomas Gould: 43. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for an update on the Glanmire flood relief scheme. [27405/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (26 Jun 2024)

Thomas Gould: 53. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on an application for an additional school building (details supplied) in County Cork. [27430/24]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Vacant Properties (26 Jun 2024)

Thomas Gould: 95. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of officials employed in the vacant homes unit in his Department in each of the years 2019 to 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form [27388/24]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Derelict Sites (26 Jun 2024)

Thomas Gould: 96. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of officials employed in the derelict sites unit in his Department in each of the years 2019 to 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form [27389/24]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (26 Jun 2024)

Thomas Gould: 97. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of social housing units owned by each local authority, in tabular form. [27390/24]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authorities (26 Jun 2024)

Thomas Gould: 98. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of housing officers currently employed by each local authority, in tabular form. [27391/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (26 Jun 2024)

Thomas Gould: 123. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of young people processed through the Garda youth diversion programme for possession of a drug in each of the past five years, in tabular form [27395/24]