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Tue, 6 Oct 2020
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Covid-19 Tests
Thomas Gould
669. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the status of the recruitment process for 60 new staff to be assigned to testing and tracing in counties Cork and Kerry; and the way in which the figure of 60 was deemed to be sufficient. [28345/20]
Tue, 6 Oct 2020
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Covid-19 Tests
Thomas Gould
670. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health when the staff that have been redeployed to testing and tracing in Cork will be returned to their original posts. [28346/20]
Tue, 6 Oct 2020
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Addiction Treatment Services
Thomas Gould
715. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 929 of 29 September 2020, if there is an addiction or recovery policy unit in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28630/20]
Tue, 6 Oct 2020
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Health Services
Thomas Gould
742. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the reason SouthDoc in Blackpool, Cork, is closed; and if a timeline can be given for the reopening of this facility. [28739/20]
Thu, 1 Oct 2020
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Sports Funding
Thomas Gould
18. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht the funding in place to support sporting organisations in implementing Covid-19 safety regulations. [17381/20]
Thu, 1 Oct 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Thomas Gould
65. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht the supports in place for sporting organisations whose running costs remain the same but have lost income as a result of reduced fundraising opportunities and loss of script, membership and affiliation fees.. [17382/20]
Tue, 29 Sep 2020
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Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management Programme
Thomas Gould
131. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when a feasibility study will be carried out on the future need for a tidal barrier in County Cork in view of the rising sea levels [25021/20]
Tue, 29 Sep 2020
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Driver Licences
Thomas Gould
214. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport if a provision will be made for the renewal of driver licences online for persons over 70 years of age with no pre-existing medical conditions in view of the advice for them to reduce contacts. [26327/20]
Tue, 29 Sep 2020
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School Accommodation
Thomas Gould
480. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Education the status of the new school building promised for a school (details supplied). [26948/20]
Tue, 29 Sep 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment
Thomas Gould
569. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Social Protection the timeline for payment of arrears due on the pandemic unemployment payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26946/20]
Tue, 29 Sep 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment
Thomas Gould
570. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Social Protection if a separate timeline for payment of arrears due on the pandemic unemployment payment has been established for those no longer in receipt of the payment; and if so, if the timeline will be outlined. [26947/20]
Tue, 29 Sep 2020
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Social Welfare Payments Administration
Thomas Gould
584. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Social Protection if the Christmas bonus will be paid in 2020. [27162/20]
Tue, 29 Sep 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Thomas Gould
782. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health when the specific guidance will be published for those aged over 70 years of age under Covid-19 level 2 restrictions. [26362/20]
Tue, 29 Sep 2020
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Addiction Treatment Services
Thomas Gould
926. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health if officials from the drugs policy unit of his Department have met with which addiction recovery support meeting event organisers and stakeholders regarding the reopening of addiction recovery support meetings and if so, if he will provide details of the meetings [27003/20]
Tue, 29 Sep 2020
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Addiction Treatment Services
Thomas Gould
927. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on engagement between event organisers and stakeholders and the national drugs policy unit on the reopening of addiction recovery support meetings [27004/20]
Tue, 29 Sep 2020
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Addiction Treatment Services
Thomas Gould
928. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the safe solutions being developed by the drugs policy unit in his Department [27005/20]
Tue, 29 Sep 2020
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Addiction Treatment Services
Thomas Gould
929. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health if there is an addiction or recovery policy unit in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27006/20]
Tue, 29 Sep 2020
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Addiction Treatment Services
Thomas Gould
930. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the development of a framework for the restoration of drug and alcohol services; the estimated publication date of same and if other addictions such as gambling will be included under this framework [27007/20]
Tue, 29 Sep 2020
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Addiction Treatment Services
Thomas Gould
931. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the number of times the working group involving drug and alcohol task forces and providers meet; when it was established; if they will be publishing a report and if so, if he will provide a date for publication [27008/20]
Tue, 29 Sep 2020
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Disabilities Assessments
Thomas Gould
952. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to an assessment of needs on compassionate grounds for a child (details supplied). [27147/20]
Tue, 29 Sep 2020
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Vaccination Programme
Thomas Gould
983. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the reason the flu vaccine has been delayed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27288/20]
Tue, 29 Sep 2020
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Vaccination Programme
Thomas Gould
984. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the engagements he undertook with alternative suppliers when it became apparent that the flu vaccine was delayed. [27289/20]
Thu, 24 Sep 2020
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National Driver Licensing Service
Thomas Gould
77. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport if provision can be made for bus drivers whose licences are due to expire in September 2020 in view of the delay in accessing NDLS appointments. [26212/20]
Thu, 24 Sep 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Thomas Gould
255. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the services providing a healthcare or public health function that have been closed or prevented from operating due to the current level 3 restrictions in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26155/20]
Thu, 24 Sep 2020
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Vaccination Programme
Thomas Gould
273. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the reason the delivery of flu vaccinations has been delayed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26211/20]
Wed, 23 Sep 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment
Thomas Gould
143. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Social Protection the way in which receipt of the pandemic unemployment payment will affect the determination of average weekly earnings for PRSI-based social welfare payments, for example, jobseeker’s benefit when 2020 is the relevant tax year, for example, in 2022. [25744/20]
Tue, 22 Sep 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment
Thomas Gould
38. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Social Protection if provisions will be made for artists and other freelance workers who may acquire work intermittently but have lost their steady income flow to remain on the pandemic unemployment payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25018/20]
Tue, 22 Sep 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Thomas Gould
48. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Social Protection his plans to acknowledge the burden of care undertaken by full-time carers throughout the pandemic and on an ongoing basis in view of the continued closure of many supports such as daycare centres; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25019/20]
Tue, 22 Sep 2020
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National Broadband Plan
Thomas Gould
161. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Climate Action and Communication Networks the priority areas identified in County Cork for roll out of the National Broadband Plan. [24333/20]
Tue, 22 Sep 2020
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Road Safety
Thomas Gould
199. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to a number of incidents nationally involving cars that have been sold to underaged, unlicensed and uninsured drivers and the harm that is being done nationwide due to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24778/20]
Tue, 22 Sep 2020
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Electoral Commission
Thomas Gould
348. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the initiatives that will be established to encourage more young persons to register to vote. [25141/20]
Tue, 22 Sep 2020
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Electoral Commission
Thomas Gould
349. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans to resolve the issue of persons in rented accommodation finding it difficult to re-register on the electoral register in view of the frequency of lease changes. [25142/20]
Tue, 22 Sep 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Thomas Gould
400. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Education the supports and provisions being given to current sixth year students in view of the hardship they experienced during school shutdown and the Covid-19 pandemic; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24732/20]
Tue, 22 Sep 2020
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Road Traffic Accidents
Thomas Gould
626. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Justice the number of road traffic collisions involving cars driven by underaged, uninsured or provisionally licensed drivers, respectively from 2010 to 2019 and to date in 2020, in tabular form. [24776/20]
Tue, 22 Sep 2020
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Road Traffic Accidents
Thomas Gould
627. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Justice the number of serious or fatal road traffic collisions involving cars driven by underaged, uninsured or provisionally licensed drivers respectively, from 2010 to 2019 and to date in 2020, in tabular form. [24777/20]
Tue, 22 Sep 2020
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Road Traffic Offences
Thomas Gould
636. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Justice the number of prosecutions for the supply of a motorised vehicle to a person under 18 years of age from 2010 to 2019 and to date in 2020, in tabular form. [24775/20]
Tue, 22 Sep 2020
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Garda Data
Thomas Gould
645. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Justice the number of community gardaí in Cork from 2010 to 2019 and to date 2020, in tabular form. [24927/20]
Tue, 22 Sep 2020
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Garda Data
Thomas Gould
646. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Justice the funding provided for community gardaí in Cork from 2010 to 2019 and to date in 2020, in tabular form. [24928/20]
Tue, 22 Sep 2020
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Crime Data
Thomas Gould
647. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Justice the number of prosecutions under Section 80 of the Explosives Act 1875 from 2010 to 2019 and to date in 2020 by region in tabular form. [24929/20]
Tue, 22 Sep 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Thomas Gould
706. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to assist recovery support groups to find alternative facilities for their meetings in cases in which usual meeting places are not suitable in view of Covid-19 restrictions [24783/20]
Tue, 22 Sep 2020
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Care of the Elderly
Thomas Gould
739. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health his plans to support the mental health of residents in nursing homes [24930/20]
Tue, 22 Sep 2020
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Care of the Elderly
Thomas Gould
740. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health his plans to support nursing homes in resuming activities such as art classes [24931/20]
Thu, 17 Sep 2020
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National Broadband Plan
Thomas Gould
19. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Community and Rural Development and the Islands her plans to improve connectivity and infrastructure for rural areas in County Cork, particularly those that recently moved into the city boundary under the boundary changes. [24332/20]
Thu, 17 Sep 2020
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Help-To-Buy Scheme
Thomas Gould
79. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Finance his plans to continue the temporary help-to-buy extension beyond 31 December 2020. [24595/20]
Thu, 17 Sep 2020
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Home Loan Scheme
Thomas Gould
105. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the credit criteria for inclusion in the Rebuilding Ireland home loan scheme, for example, if a previously defaulted credit card is grounds for refusal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24588/20]
Wed, 16 Sep 2020
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Addiction Treatment Services
Thomas Gould
120. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health if communication was made between him or his office, with the Minister of State Minister of State with responsibility for Public Health, Well Being and National Drugs Strategy on the topic of 12 Steps and other recovery support meetings prior to 1 September 2020 [24220/20]
Wed, 16 Sep 2020
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Addiction Treatment Services
Thomas Gould
121. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health when a decision was taken to regard addiction recovery support meetings as an essential service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24221/20]
Wed, 16 Sep 2020
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National Drugs Strategy
Thomas Gould
122. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health if a publication date for the 2019 end of year review of Supporting Recovery, Reducing Harm has been published [24222/20]
Wed, 16 Sep 2020
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National Drugs Strategy
Thomas Gould
123. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the status of the mid-term review of Supporting Recovery, Reducing Harm [24223/20]
Wed, 16 Sep 2020
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National Drugs Strategy
Thomas Gould
144. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the progress made on the National Drugs Strategy 2017-2025 in 2019 [24382/20]
Tue, 15 Sep 2020
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Nursing Home Accommodation
Thomas Gould
67. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the status of his intervention to prevent the closure of a nursing home (details supplied) in County Cork. [23672/20]
Tue, 15 Sep 2020
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Commencement of Legislation
Thomas Gould
104. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health when a commencement order will be given for the Health (General Practitioner Service and Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) Act 2020. [23671/20]
Tue, 15 Sep 2020
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Road Projects
Thomas Gould
193. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport the estimated cost of construction of the northern ring road. [23340/20]
Tue, 15 Sep 2020
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Autism Support Services
Thomas Gould
393. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Education the estimated cost of opening an ASD unit in a primary school. [23342/20]
Tue, 15 Sep 2020
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Autism Support Services
Thomas Gould
394. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Education the estimated cost of opening an ASD unit in a secondary school. [23343/20]
Tue, 15 Sep 2020
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Disabilities Assessments
Thomas Gould
738. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health his plans to reduce waiting times for an assessment of needs in County Cork. [22375/20]
Tue, 15 Sep 2020
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Alcohol Treatment Services
Thomas Gould
779. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health if services (details supplied) are considered as serving a public health function similar to 12 steps and SMART recovery meetings. [23929/20]
Wed, 9 Sep 2020
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Third Level Education
Thomas Gould
30. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans to incentivise young persons typically excluded from higher education due to socioeconomic status to engage in education past school in view of the high youth unemployment rates. [22606/20]
Wed, 9 Sep 2020
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Apprenticeship Programmes
Thomas Gould
46. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans to reform the apprenticeship system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22605/20]
Tue, 8 Sep 2020
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Youth Services
Thomas Gould
41. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration his plans to support families and children at risk in view of the closure of many organised social activities such as indoor sports that provide support and structure to struggling families. [22376/20]
Tue, 8 Sep 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment
Thomas Gould
760. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Social Protection if consideration will be given to granting a request by a person (details supplied) to travel to Romania to visit their gravely ill parent without ceasing their pandemic unemployment payment on compassionate grounds. [22467/20]
Tue, 8 Sep 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Thomas Gould
1391. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health if updated guidelines will be issued for front-line workers who are deemed very high risk to facilitate their return to work in view of the economic impact of their continued isolation. [22549/20]
Thu, 30 Jul 2020
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School Accommodation
Thomas Gould
55. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application by a school (details supplied) for a purpose-built school building in view of the fact it is temporarily based in unsuitable accommodation. [18122/20]
Thu, 30 Jul 2020
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Special Educational Needs
Thomas Gould
86. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Education and Skills if special consideration will be given to children awaiting an assessment of needs to secure an ASD unit placement in September 2020 in view of the delay in assessments of needs due to the Covid-19 pandemic. [18123/20]
Thu, 30 Jul 2020
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Cycling Facilities
Thomas Gould
225. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding allocated to Cork City Council for the implementation of cycling infrastructure from 2010 to 2019 and to date in 2020. [19787/20]
Thu, 30 Jul 2020
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Cycling Facilities
Thomas Gould
226. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if consideration will be given to increasing funding to Cork City Council over the term of the Government to improve cycling infrastructure. [19790/20]
Thu, 30 Jul 2020
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Cycling Facilities
Thomas Gould
227. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to a group (details supplied) and its campaign to connect Cork city hospitals through a cycle network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19791/20]
Thu, 30 Jul 2020
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Cycling Policy
Thomas Gould
245. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the cycling manual will be updated; the way in which investments currently being implemented are cost effective in view of the length of time since the update of the infrastructure guidance document; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20181/20]
Thu, 30 Jul 2020
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Road Safety
Thomas Gould
246. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the statutory obligations to be implemented prior to the return to school to assure safe routes to school in view of the fact that these were included in the Sustainable Mobility Programme 2010-2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20182/20]
Thu, 30 Jul 2020
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Cycle to Work Scheme
Thomas Gould
247. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to expand the bike to work scheme or implement a similar scheme, in view of the fact that its limited nature excludes large groups including older persons, disabled persons, persons without citizenship, school-going children and carers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20183/20]
Thu, 30 Jul 2020
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House Prices
Thomas Gould
300. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Finance if persons whose contractor has drawn down mortgages issued under the help to buy scheme are exempt from the increase provided in the July stimulus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20433/20]
Thu, 30 Jul 2020
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Road Traffic Accidents
Thomas Gould
1035. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of road traffic collisions involving pedestrians in Cork city from 2010 to 2019 and to date in 2020, in tabular form. [19788/20]
Thu, 30 Jul 2020
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Road Traffic Accidents
Thomas Gould
1036. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of road traffic collisions involving cyclists in Cork city from 2010 to 2019 and to date in 2020, in tabular form. [19789/20]
Thu, 30 Jul 2020
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Health Services
Thomas Gould
1106. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health if the case of persons (details supplied) will be addressed [19820/20]
Wed, 29 Jul 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment
Thomas Gould
67. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if measures have been taken to ensure that publicans that were due to reopen their establishments on 20 July 2020 can remain on the Covid-19 pandemic unemployment payment until 10 August 2020. [18125/20]
Wed, 29 Jul 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Thomas Gould
70. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will consider contacting organisations (details supplied) with the intention of re-establishing the Covid-19 hardship grant for cocooning persons over 70 years of age. [18124/20]
Wed, 29 Jul 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Thomas Gould
105. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of applicants have been received for the restart fund for micro and small businesses in Cork City Council; the amount allocated to the authority; the number of businesses in north central areas of County Cork that have received funding under the fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19490/20]
Wed, 29 Jul 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Thomas Gould
106. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of applications for supports under the various schemes for businesses impacted by Covid-19 that have been received from businesses in north central areas of County Cork; the number processed to date; the number that have been successful; the amount allocated to these businesses; the total value that was sought; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19492/20]
Wed, 29 Jul 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Thomas Gould
160. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the funding that has been allocated to Cork City Council in order to deal with the impact of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19483/20]
Wed, 29 Jul 2020
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Social and Affordable Housing
Thomas Gould
161. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of affordable homes that have been built in north central areas of County Cork in each of the past five years; the amount planned for 2020; the funding allocated each year to the local authority to supply affordable housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19484/20]
Wed, 29 Jul 2020
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Social and Affordable Housing
Thomas Gould
162. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the average length of time spent on the social housing list in north central areas of County Cork; his plans to reduce these times; the number on the social housing list for each of the past 12 months and each month of 2020 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19485/20]
Wed, 29 Jul 2020
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Home Loan Scheme
Thomas Gould
163. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of applicants for Rebuilding Ireland home loans from Cork City Council; the number that have been successful; the number refused; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19486/20]
Wed, 29 Jul 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Thomas Gould
164. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the amount of funding allocated to each local authority under the Covid-19 support scheme for local authorities; the deficit expected for each local authority in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19487/20]
Wed, 29 Jul 2020
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Vacant Properties
Thomas Gould
165. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if he has invited Cork City Council to make an application for the vacant properties voids programme; if such an application has been submitted; the amount of funding his Department plans to allocate to the authority; the expected timeframe for release of the funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19488/20]
Wed, 29 Jul 2020
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Commercial Rates
Thomas Gould
166. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of businesses in north-central areas of County Cork that have had their rates waived; the number that have requested a waiver; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19489/20]
Wed, 29 Jul 2020
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Psychological Assessments
Thomas Gould
196. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of persons in north-central areas of County Cork who are waiting for an appointment with a NEPS psychologist; the number who are waiting less than six, six to 12 and more than 12 months, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19481/20]
Wed, 29 Jul 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Thomas Gould
197. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Education and Skills the funding that will be allocated to schools in north-central areas of County Cork to provide the necessary equipment and resources to reopen in September 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19482/20]
Wed, 29 Jul 2020
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Enterprise Support Services
Thomas Gould
207. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of applications received for the enterprise support grant from businesses in north-central areas of County Cork; the number of these that have been successful; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19491/20]
Wed, 29 Jul 2020
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Homeless Persons Data
Thomas Gould
273. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health if deaths of homeless persons are collated nationally; if so, the body or agency that collates same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19227/20]
Wed, 29 Jul 2020
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Homeless Persons Data
Thomas Gould
274. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health if deaths of homeless persons are collated in County Cork, specifically, by a body or agency similar to the Dublin Region Homeless Executive; and if so, the details of the body or agency. [19228/20]
Wed, 29 Jul 2020
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Homeless Persons Data
Thomas Gould
275. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the number of homeless persons who have passed away in Cork city in each of the years 2010 to 2019 and to date in 2020, in tabular form. [19229/20]
Wed, 29 Jul 2020
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Dental Services
Thomas Gould
325. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the number of children and adults on the dental appointment waiting list in Cork city; the average waiting times for appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19465/20]
Wed, 29 Jul 2020
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Dental Services
Thomas Gould
326. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the number of children and adults on the orthodontic waiting lists in Cork city; the average waiting times for appointments; the number waiting more than six months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19466/20]
Wed, 29 Jul 2020
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Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
Thomas Gould
327. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting on the CAMHS waiting list in Cork city; the average waiting time; the number waiting more than six months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19467/20]
Wed, 29 Jul 2020
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Home Care Packages
Thomas Gould
328. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the number of persons that are waiting for homecare support in Cork city; the number of hours allocated in each of the past 12 months in Cork city; the average number of hours granted to each successful applicant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19468/20]
Wed, 29 Jul 2020
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Thomas Gould
329. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting a colonoscopy in the Mercy Hospital; the number waiting up to 30 days, 30 to 60 days, 60 to 90 days and more than 90 days, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19469/20]
Wed, 29 Jul 2020
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Thomas Gould
330. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting an endoscopy in the Mercy Hospital; the number waiting up to 30 days, 30 to 60 days, 60 to 90 days and more than 90 days, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19470/20]
Wed, 29 Jul 2020
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Hospital Staff
Thomas Gould
331. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the number of vacancies at the Mercy Hospital; the grade of each vacancy; the length of time of the vacancy in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19471/20]
Wed, 29 Jul 2020
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Thomas Gould
332. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting a needs assessment in the Mercy Hospital; the number waiting less than three months, three months to six months, six months to 12 months and more than 12 months, respectively in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19472/20]
Wed, 29 Jul 2020
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Thomas Gould
333. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting a speech and language appointment in CHO4; the number waiting less than three months, three months to six months, six months to 12 months and more than 12 months, respectively in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19473/20]