Thomas Gould has been a Sinn Féin TD for Cork North Central since 2020. He is the party Spokesperson on Addiction, Wellness and Recovery. A former member of Cork County Council, he is a member of the Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage.

I believe we need strong voices to stand up for the Northside of Cork city. That's why I put myself forward and that's what I’ve provided since I was first elected by the people.

I believe this election is our chance to change the government and I want to make sure Cork North Central is a top priority for the next government.

The housing crisis is the greatest issue facing this state – unaffordable homes, childhoods spent on Council waiting lists and houses being left to rot. For the last 15 years as an elected representative, I have been fighting tirelessly to end the housing crisis in Cork. I hope my first speech in the 34th Dáil will be in support of MaryLou McDonald as Taoiseach where I will outline how a Sinn Féin led government will put housing as its number one priority.