Thomas Gould
Thomas Gould is a politician representing Cork Sinn Féin as a Teachta Dála (TD) in the Irish Parliament. He is known for his active engagement in local issues, particularly those affecting public spending and social justice. Recently, he gained media attention for criticizing Cork City Council's handling of the refurbishment of a historic fireman's rest, calling the rising costs a 'scandalous waste of public money' amid pressing social needs, such as housing and healthcare.
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Thomas Gould, a Sinn Féin TD, delivered a viral speech in the Irish parliament that sparked discussions about colonial linguistics.
What a viral speech in Ireland reveals about colonial history and Caribbean English | Colonialism
United Kingdom· 2026-03-04
Thomas Gould's speech in the Dáil went viral in Jamaica.
Sinn Féin TD says he’s a ‘Bob Marley guy’ as Cork accent goes viral in Jamaica – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-03-01
Legislation put forward by Sinn Féin TD Thomas Gould on derelict sites is to be debated.
Denmark expands military presence in Greenland amid transatlantic megaphone diplomacy – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-15
Thomas Gould praised his dog Coco during the Dáil debate.
Dáil deputies make their love for dogs (and cats) known in emotional animal welfare debate – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-11
Thomas Gould is a TD who has raised the issue of housing shortages in Carrignavar.
Cork homes lie empty for 15 years amid delays in connecting to wastewater network – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-01
Thomas Gould paid tribute to Capt Kennefick during the commemoration at his grave.
Family of murdered anti-Treaty officer calls for State apology over death 103 years ago – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-09
Thomas Gould highlights the need for families to have access to vacant council houses.
‘It’s been rotting for years … Rats all over the place’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-16
Thomas Gould, a Sinn Féin TD, detailed the inadequate enforcement of derelict site levies in the Dáil this week.
too often seen as someone else’s problem – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-16Thomas Gould criticized local authorities for failing to enforce derelict sites' levies.
Land hoarders ‘laughing’ at local authorities as €20.5m owed in unpaid derelict site levies – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-15
Thomas Gould is a local TD whom Kelly Ann Peyton plans to lobby for legislation.
Drowning victim’s family seeks law to prosecute people posting video of tragedies online – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-06
Thomas Gould is a Sinn Féin TD for Cork city who signed the letter.
Five Fine Gael representatives sign cross-party letter sent by Sinn Féin to housing minister – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-25
Sinn Féin TD Thomas Gould has been refused permission to address the Dáil with a personal statement in relation to a fraud allegation made against him.
Thomas Gould’s request to address Dáil over fraud allegation against him is refused – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-14
Thomas Gould is a Sinn Féin TD for Cork North Central who is currently under investigation for alleged fraud.
Sinn Féin’s Thomas Gould confirms he is TD at centre of fraud investigation – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-08
Thomas Gould accused Cork City Council of scandalous waste regarding the refurbishment costs of a historic fireman’s rest.
Cork City Council accused of ‘scandalous’ waste on €361,000 fireman’s rest – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-25