Thomas Gould
Written
169. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of meetings he has had with the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage on the Derelict Sites Tax. [54186/26]
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Thomas Gould
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1,097
questions asked
Oral and written, to government departments
103,260
words spoken in the chamber
Across 660 contributions
356
votes recorded
Each Yes, No or Abstained in a recorded vote
211
topics asked about
Across 20 departments
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Month by month
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Questions asked 1,097 in all
Dec 2024Oct 2026
Contributions to debates 660 in all
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| Month | Questions | Contributions |
|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| January 2025 | 26 | 5 |
| February 2025 | 50 | 16 |
| March 2025 | 43 | 29 |
| April 2025 | 42 | 29 |
| May 2025 | 37 | 54 |
| June 2025 | 33 | 46 |
| July 2025 | 126 | 54 |
| August 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 31 | 16 |
| October 2025 | 36 | 46 |
| November 2025 | 74 | 81 |
| December 2025 | 85 | 29 |
| January 2026 | 55 | 20 |
| February 2026 | 66 | 52 |
| March 2026 | 43 | 25 |
| April 2026 | 76 | 19 |
| May 2026 | 80 | 30 |
| June 2026 | 46 | 14 |
| July 2026 | 101 | 35 |
| August 2026 | 0 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 21 | 22 |
| October 2026 | 26 | 38 |
Debates they spoke in most
Plus 403 contributions in the regular slots, such as Leaders' Questions and Priority Questions. Speech from the chair is not counted.
Asked about similar topics
Worked out by computer from the subject headings of each TD's questions, giving more weight to headings few TDs use. It shows shared subjects, not shared views.
Party, constituency and offices
- constituency Cork North-Central 29 November 2024 to now
- party Sinn Féin 29 November 2024 to now
Thomas Gould
Written
170. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his plans to reform the Vacant Homes Tax to ensure all vacant homes will pay. [54187/26]
Thomas Gould
Written
187. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on the tidal barrier for Cork city; and the funding provided for same in each of the past five years. [54090/26]
Thomas Gould
Written
188. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the amount spent by the OPW in Cork for building rentals in each of the past five years. [54091/26]
Thomas Gould
Written
218. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the population review into Mallow and the proposed extension of a school (details supplied). [54108/26]
Thomas Gould
Written
219. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Education and Youth if there are plans to progress a special school for second-level age students in Cork. [54109/26]
Thomas Gould
Written
220. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of children eligible for a special school place aged 12 years or up availing of the Home Tuition programme in the 2025-2026 school year. [54110/26]
Thomas Gould
Written
221. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of children that received a NEPS assessment in Cork in 2025; and the number on the waiting list. [54111/26]
Thomas Gould
Written
222. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of schools that applied for DEIS Plus status; the schools that were not accepted; and whether she intends to extend the scheme further. [54112/26]
Thomas Gould
Written
223. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of SET hours allocated in Cork per student in the 2025-2026 school year; and the number for the 2026-2027 school year. [54113/26]
Thomas Gould
Written
224. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the therapists in special schools pilot in Cork. [54114/26]
Thomas Gould
Written
226. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of NEPS psychologists employed in Cork in each of the past five years respectively, in tabular form. [54144/26]
Thomas Gould
Written
227. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on a school (details supplied) and the need for a new school building. [54145/26]
Thomas Gould
Written
228. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Education and Youth the funding provided through the ICT grant to Cork schools, or nationally, in each of the years 2019 to date in 2026, in tabular form. [54146/26]
Thomas Gould
Written
229. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of applications received from schools in Cork under the emergency works scheme; and the number granted to date in 2026. [54168/26]
Thomas Gould
Written
261. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the funding provided for CPO of properties; and the number of properties CPOed in each of the past five years, by local authority, in tabular form. [54079/26]
Thomas Gould
Written
262. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when he will publish data on the derelict sites levies collected in 2025. [54080/26]
Thomas Gould
Written
263. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of issues identified by stock audits; the number of units for which issues were identified; and the estimated cost of these works. [54081/26]
Thomas Gould
Written
264. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the amount of the €16million allocated for planned maintenance that has been spent on stock audits to date; and the amount spent on addressing works identified by these audits. [54082/26]
Thomas Gould
Written
265. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the social housing passport will be introduced. [54088/26]
Thomas Gould
Written
266. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total number of affordable homes that have been built in Cork city in each of the past five years; the total amount planned for 2026; the total funding allocated each year to the local authority to supply affordable housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54147/26]
Thomas Gould
Written
267. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total number of affordable homes that have been built in Cork county in each of the past five years; the total amount planned for 2026 ; the total funding allocated each year to the local authority to supply affordable housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54148/26]
Thomas Gould
Written
268. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of funded cost rental units to be delivered in Cork in each of the next three years, in tabular form. [54149/26]
Thomas Gould
Written
269. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total number of applicants for Rebuilding Ireland Home Loans/local authority home loans from Cork in 2026 to date; the total number that have been successful; the total number that have been refused; the average time from application to decision, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54150/26]
Thomas Gould
Written
270. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether the Voids Programme is currently open for applications; the number of applications approved to date in 2026; and the overall amount provided, by local authority. [54151/26]