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Ceisteanna - Questions: Programme for Government (27 Jun 2023)

Thomas Gould: Women's Aid released devastating figures last week showing nearly 32,000 contacts to its regional or national services last year. Behind each contact is a woman, who often has children, living in unimaginable conditions. State investment in new safe accommodation and refuges is too low, as is the funding of services. Implementation of the third national strategy is also too low and too...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Functions (27 Jun 2023)

Thomas Gould: One of the most obvious areas in need of public service modernisation and reform is the addiction sector. We have seen significant recent shifts in addiction treatment presentations and in deaths. Alongside this, we have seen staff in section 29 services fighting for fair pay and conditions. The reality is that many of these staff raised concerns about the changing drug trends two years...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jun 2023)

Thomas Gould: There has been a great deal of talk in this Chamber about women in sport and equality. Next Saturday, the Cork senior ladies football team and the Cork senior camogie team will play in Cork at 2 p.m. and in Clare at 3 p.m., respectively. Both are must-win games, but there are four dual players who will have to make the terrible decision of which team to line out with. These ladies have...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jun 2023)

Thomas Gould: I thank the Taoiseach.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (27 Jun 2023)

Thomas Gould: 80. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for an update on the OPW plans for flood relief in Blackpool. [31023/23]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (27 Jun 2023)

Thomas Gould: 83. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the role his Department has taken in the review of occupancy status of public buildings. [31024/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (27 Jun 2023)

Thomas Gould: 98. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade whether he will ensure a passport is delivered to a person (details supplied) in time for travel on 4 July 2023. [31147/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (22 Jun 2023)

Thomas Gould: 64. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to a number of active travel interventions by Cork City Council that have decreased accessibility for those with mobility issues or disabilities and, in some instances, caused serious concern for cyclists; and the level of engagement he has had on these issues. [30089/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (22 Jun 2023)

Thomas Gould: 79. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the Northern Ring Road project in Cork. [30088/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: National Treasury Management Agency (22 Jun 2023)

Thomas Gould: 126. To ask the Minister for Finance the situations under which it would be considered appropriate to withdraw funds from the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund. [30087/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (22 Jun 2023)

Thomas Gould: 182. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the status of the northern ring road for Cork, which is included in the NPF. [22062/23]

Youth Justice Strategy: Statements (21 Jun 2023)

Thomas Gould: We saw a report from the Health Research Board, HRB, this week on presentations to addiction treatment centres that shows, for the first time in the history of the State, that cocaine addiction has overtaken opioids as the drug for which treatment is most frequently sought. We know that, unlike opioids, there is no medical substitute for cocaine. This makes treatment more complex. The...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (21 Jun 2023)

Thomas Gould: From 31 January 2021 to 11 February 2021, there were 22 deaths at the nursing home in Ballynoe in Cork. In total, 24 of the 46 residents died. I have met with a number of families whose members died in other nursing homes and hospitals. I have heard their heartbreaking stories. Some of them were on "Prime Time" recently. These are families who were bereaved and left without answers. I...

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]