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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Bus Éireann (1 Feb 2024)

Thomas Gould: I have engaged extensively with BusConnects because I believe Cork needs it, but it needs to be a BusConnects that delivers. We are working very closely with the NTA on that. Buses in Cork are being cancelled and delayed. People have no faith in the service at present. I met Bus Éireann before Christmas to explain to it that more and more people are getting into their cars because...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Bus Éireann (1 Feb 2024)

Thomas Gould: That will not be for years. I am talking about now.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Bus Éireann (1 Feb 2024)

Thomas Gould: We want BusConnects, but it will take years. These are the facts. Today, people in Cork are not getting buses because they are delayed or have been cancelled. I need an answer from the Minister today. Will he provide additional funding for bus drivers? A young man going to college every day needs to take the 201 bus service. Nine days out of ten, the bus never turns up or is delayed....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Bus Services (1 Feb 2024)

Thomas Gould: The issues raised here are happening nationally, in every town and city. Along with Deputy Kenny, I think this Government needs to look at a specific transport police to ensure people's safety when they are using all forms of public transport. The other thing I would encourage the Minister to do is to work with and to link in with schools and community projects. I have seen at first...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Bus Éireann (1 Feb 2024)

Thomas Gould: 10. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has met recently with Bus Éireann in Cork city; and if he is aware of frequent delays and cancellations. [4602/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Bus Éireann (1 Feb 2024)

Thomas Gould: Has the Minister recently met with Bus Éireann in Cork city, and is he aware of the frequent delays and cancellations of bus services, which increased before the Christmas period and are still ongoing?

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (1 Feb 2024)

Thomas Gould: 70. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the plan to resolve issues with bus services in Cork city. [4601/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Collection (1 Feb 2024)

Thomas Gould: 153. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of homes for which the increased stamp duty for bulk buys has been paid in Cork. [4604/24]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Public Sector Pay (1 Feb 2024)

Thomas Gould: 271. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the dates he attended the public sector pay talks and the issues he raised at these attendances. [4657/24]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (1 Feb 2024)

Thomas Gould: 276. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government for an update on the mortgage to rent scheme; and if any private operators are currently operating in the scheme. [4603/24]

Research and Innovation Bill 2023: Second Stage (31 Jan 2024)

Thomas Gould: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill. Failed Government policies have left universities in Cork with no capacity for innovation and research beyond what they already have. UCC and Munster Technological University, MTU, do unbelievable work in research and development. At a time when we should be funding them to do more and creating more capacity, the Government has not invested...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (31 Jan 2024)

Thomas Gould: You are afraid of Fianna Fáil-----

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (31 Jan 2024)

Thomas Gould: Ah, stop.

Misuse of Drugs (Cannabis Regulation) Bill 2022: Second Stage [Private Members] (31 Jan 2024)

Thomas Gould: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this legislation. I understand that the Bill addresses many of the issues that extend beyond addiction and these have been well addressed by Deputy Daly. As the Sinn Féin spokesman on addiction, recovery and well-being, I feel it is vitally important to speak for those in the sector who are actively experiencing the harmful impacts of addiction -...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (31 Jan 2024)

Thomas Gould: 21. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of persons waiting for a driving test; and the number of persons waiting for a theory test in Cork city and county, by test centre, in tabular form. [4458/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (31 Jan 2024)

Thomas Gould: 22. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the average waiting time for a driving test in Ballincollig and Sarsfield Road test centres in Cork; and the number of persons waiting to sit a test in both.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4459/24]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (31 Jan 2024)

Thomas Gould: 31. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the current status of works on the weir at Ballincollig Regional Park; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4454/24]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Job Losses (31 Jan 2024)

Thomas Gould: 35. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment what action he has taken to safeguard employment at a company in Ballincollig (details supplied) which is an IDA client company and has recently announced job losses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4462/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (31 Jan 2024)

Thomas Gould: 48. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of ASD places available in secondary schools in Ballincollig, County Cork for September 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4455/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (31 Jan 2024)

Thomas Gould: 49. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of ASD places available in secondary schools in Cork city and county for September 2024; if she will provide this information in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4456/24]