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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Medical Aids and Appliances (21 Jun 2023)

Thomas Gould: I received a similar response from the HSE to the one Michael's mother received. It acknowledges that while a wheelchair might be considered essential by families, the resource allocation group has to make priority-based decisions. Wheelchairs are not just essential for families; they are essential for the lives and well-being of children. It is shocking that an appropriately sized...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Medical Aids and Appliances (21 Jun 2023)

Thomas Gould: I will forward the details to both Ministers of State.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Medical Aids and Appliances (21 Jun 2023)

Thomas Gould: I will raise the case of Michael Barry with the Minister of State. Michael, who is ten years old, has been prescribed a new wheelchair by the HSE. He desperately needs it, particularly coming into the summer months when he should be able to get out and about with his family and friends and enjoy the good weather. I have seen a letter that was sent to Michael's mother. Michael was given a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (21 Jun 2023)

Thomas Gould: 152. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality for an update on the application for citizenship of a person (details supplied); and if she will consider a review of this application given the difficulties posed by Covid-19 and the closure of services and schools in quarter 2 2020. [29978/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (20 Jun 2023)

Thomas Gould: 87. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of times that sailings by the Naval Service have been cancelled due to staffing issues to date in 2023. [29553/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (20 Jun 2023)

Thomas Gould: 90. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he has engaged with calls by the Women of Honour group for a public inquiry into the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29554/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Public Sector Staff (20 Jun 2023)

Thomas Gould: 144. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the length of time it will take to get rid of the backlog for Irish passport application processing. [29645/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (20 Jun 2023)

Thomas Gould: 227. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will outline the M20 redevelopment timeline; and how it will work logistically in order that there are no more delays. [29650/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (20 Jun 2023)

Thomas Gould: 327. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the amount of funding that will be provided for SNAs and autism training for teachers. [29644/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (20 Jun 2023)

Thomas Gould: 328. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will outline the results of the Irish portion of the Leaving Certificate over the past five years; and the reason the results have changed throughout those five years. [29649/23]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (20 Jun 2023)

Thomas Gould: 350. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if, given the 3,000-year historical and cultural impact of hurling, money will be provided to support the GAA in promoting the sport in counties where it is not the primary sport. [29646/23]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Language (20 Jun 2023)

Thomas Gould: 351. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if her Department will support the funding of Irish-language programmes within the GAA, given that the Irish language is to be promoted by the State and the GAA. [29647/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (20 Jun 2023)

Thomas Gould: 388. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he is aware of delays in land ownership that has seen successful applicants draw down and begin the process of repaying mortgages for the Newton Heights Affordable Housing Scheme in Cork city without receipt of keys; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29615/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments (20 Jun 2023)

Thomas Gould: 418. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the current average wait time for an additional/urgent needs payment in Cork city. [29614/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (20 Jun 2023)

Thomas Gould: 484. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will, given the historical treatment of our forests, invest more money in protecting our forests and planting more trees. [29648/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (20 Jun 2023)

Thomas Gould: 702. To ask the Minister for Health the number of people who were assessed by addiction rehabilitation, detox and stabilisation facilities in 2022, in tabular form. [29596/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Qualifications Recognition (20 Jun 2023)

Thomas Gould: 709. To ask the Minister for Health for an update on the CORU accreditation application for social care courses in MTU Cork. [29651/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Qualifications Recognition (20 Jun 2023)

Thomas Gould: 710. To ask the Minister for Health the estimated timeline for completion of the CORU accreditation application for social care courses in MTU Cork. [29652/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (20 Jun 2023)

Thomas Gould: 711. To ask the Minister for Health the average annual cost of an addiction stepdown bed. [29653/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (20 Jun 2023)

Thomas Gould: 712. To ask the Minister for Health the average annual cost of an addiction rehabilitation bed. [29654/23]