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Tue, 28 Jul 2020
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National Drugs Strategy
Thomas Gould
1041. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the date for the publication of the 2019 end-of-year report on the National Drugs Strategy; and the status of the 50-point action plan 2017-2020. [18886/20]
Thu, 23 Jul 2020
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Social and Affordable Housing
Thomas Gould
48. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of affordable houses to be built; and the number of social houses to be completed and allocated in 2020 in Cork city. [17613/20]
Thu, 23 Jul 2020
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Local Authority Housing
Thomas Gould
63. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the average time spent on the housing list by families consisting of one or more persons with one or more children that were socially housed in Cork city in 2019 and to date in 2020. [17614/20]
Wed, 22 Jul 2020
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Garda Data
Thomas Gould
185. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of roads policing units by county. [17482/20]
Wed, 22 Jul 2020
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Garda Data
Thomas Gould
186. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of roads policing units in County Cork in 2010. [17483/20]
Tue, 21 Jul 2020
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National Drugs Strategy
Thomas Gould
772. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the status of the strategic action plan for the period 2017 to 2020 included in the Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery national drugs strategy 2017-25, with date completed or date expected to be completed included in tabular form. [17435/20]
Wed, 15 Jul 2020
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Pharmacy Services
Thomas Gould
167. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the situation of a person (details supplied) who has experienced delays in receiving a repeat prescription; and if Cork University Hospital will be contacted to ensure that further prescriptions are issued in a timely manner. [16273/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Covid-19 Tests
Thomas Gould
1004. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health his plans to provide Covid-19 testing to persons returning from international travel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14684/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Thomas Gould
1005. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the guidelines for travel within the common travel area; if quarantining is to be enforced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14685/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Addiction Treatment Services
Thomas Gould
1308. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health if increased funding has been provided to drug and alcohol treatment centres in view of the fact that their bed capacity has been significantly reduced in line with public health guidance as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. [16018/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Addiction Treatment Services
Thomas Gould
1309. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health if increased funding has been provided to non-HSE drug and alcohol treatment centres in view of the fact that their bed capacity has been significantly reduced in line with public health guidance as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. [16019/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Addiction Treatment Services
Thomas Gould
1310. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health if additional bed capacity in drug and alcohol treatment centres will be provided as a result of an increase in alcohol and drug addiction issues due to the lockdown resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic. [16020/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Addiction Treatment Services
Thomas Gould
1311. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health if a strategic plan will be put in place to assist persons who have developed drug or alcohol addictions or those that have had their drug or alcohol addictions increased due to the Covid-19 pandemic. [16021/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Road Projects
Thomas Gould
116. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the expected date of completion of the northern ring road in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14262/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Road Projects
Thomas Gould
117. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the expected commencement date of the northern ring road in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14263/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Road Projects
Thomas Gould
118. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if consideration has been given to fund additional road safety measures in County Cork in view of the large number per population of road fatalities in the county in 2019 and notwithstanding funding already allocated to Cork city and county councils. [14264/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Road Projects
Thomas Gould
119. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the percentage of overall national spending on road infrastructure spent in County Cork in each of the years 2010 to 2019, notwithstanding city and county council operations and projects. [14265/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Road Projects
Thomas Gould
120. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated percentage of overall national spending on road infrastructure spent in County Cork to date in 2020, notwithstanding city and county council operations and projects. [14266/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Home Help Service
Thomas Gould
798. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health if a pay agreement has been reached between the HSE and an organisation (details supplied) to continue providing financial support for the supply of PPE to the private homecare sector in view of the fact that the initial agreement expired on 31 May 2020. [14261/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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HSE Properties
Thomas Gould
799. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health if consideration has been given to utilising the Sarsfield Court Hospital site in Glanmire, County Cork, for the new acute hospital in Cork included in the National Development Plan 2018-2027 [14268/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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HSE Properties
Thomas Gould
800. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health if consideration has been given to utilising the Our Lady’s Hospital, Guarranabraher, site for the new acute hospital in Cork included in the National Development Plan 2018-2027 [14269/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Thomas Gould
801. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for elective surgery with addresses in north central areas of Cork. [14270/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Thomas Gould
802. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on a waiting list for elective surgery in each hospital in County Cork. [14271/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Thomas Gould
803. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on a waiting list for elective surgery in Cork University Hospital. [14272/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Thomas Gould
804. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on a waiting list for elective surgery in the Bon Secours public hospital, Cork. [14273/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Thomas Gould
805. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on a waiting list for elective surgery nationally. [14274/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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HSE National Service Plan
Thomas Gould
806. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health if the proposed bed capacity of the elective hospital in County Cork included in the National Development Plan 2018-2027 has been published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14275/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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HSE Properties
Thomas Gould
807. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health if community groups will be engaged with in consultation prior to a decision on the location of the proposed acute hospital in County Cork included in the National Development Plan 2018-2027 [14276/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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HSE National Service Plan
Thomas Gould
808. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health if community groups will be engaged with in consultation prior to a decision on the location of the proposed elective hospital in County Cork included in the National Development Plan 2018-2027. [14277/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Emergency Departments
Thomas Gould
809. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the planned emergency department bed capacity for the new proposed acute hospital in County Cork included in the National Development Plan 2018-2027. [14278/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Garda Deployment
Thomas Gould
279. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of road traffic units assigned by Garda district to County Cork in each of the years 2015 to 2019 inclusive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12766/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Garda Deployment
Thomas Gould
280. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of road traffic units assigned by Garda district in County Cork. [12767/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Driver Licences
Thomas Gould
665. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the legislation in place governing the sale of cars to underage drivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12761/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Driver Licences
Thomas Gould
666. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the legislation in place governing the sale of cars to unlicensed drivers or drivers in possession of learner permits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12762/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Road Projects
Thomas Gould
667. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the expected start date and construction time for the north Cork link road. [12763/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Thomas Gould
496. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health if he will address the concerns of residents in respect of travel restrictions and social distancing measures in a number of short-term lettings (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10635/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Road Improvement Schemes
Thomas Gould
542. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will approve funding for proposals for a low-cost safety scheme at Killard, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9735/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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School Admissions
Thomas Gould
205. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the commencement order for new laws under the Education (Admissions to Schools) Act 2018 signed on 15 January 2020, has had a negative effect on children with special needs and disabilities and prevents them going on school waiting lists (details supplied); if he will review the legislation to ensure that such children will not be excluded from applying for schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8766/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Nursing Staff
Thomas Gould
602. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of expanding the current public health nurse sponsorship programme by 200 nurses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8789/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Motor Tax
Thomas Gould
906. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to implement measures to ensure elderly persons cocooning are reimbursed for vehicles that are off the road (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8750/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Passport Applications
Thomas Gould
24. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the measures that will be implemented to ensure the backlog of passport applications is cleared promptly (details supplied). [7452/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Driver Test
Thomas Gould
806. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures he plans to implement to clear the backlog of driver test applications when Covid-19 restrictions are fully lifted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7680/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Social Welfare Payments Waiting Times
Thomas Gould
951. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason there are significant delays in processing applications such as the disability allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7525/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Local Authority Funding
Thomas Gould
1053. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the funding made available to local authorities in 2020 in terms of returning vacant housing units to council housing stock making them available for allocation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7454/20]
Wed, 13 May 2020
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Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage
Thomas Gould
488. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the reason haemochromatosis was removed from the long-term illness scheme (details supplied). [4152/20]