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Committee on Public Petitions: Business of Joint Committee (30 May 2024)

Pat Buckley: We can start our meeting. The question is that we defer the minutes of the private and public meetings on 22 and 23 May 2024 for agreement until the next private meeting. Is that agreed? Agreed. I wish to read some of our usual, formal notices before we start. I remind members of the constitutional requirements that members must be physically present within the confines of the place...

Committee on Public Petitions: Business of Joint Committee (30 May 2024)

Pat Buckley: Do members have any question or comments on this?

Committee on Public Petitions: Business of Joint Committee (30 May 2024)

Pat Buckley: Before I let Deputy Harkin back in, I will come in. I represent east Cork. I have the benefit of the fact that it took us nearly 15 years to get the Cork-Midleton line reinstated. That line used to go to Youghal. We had many well-attended public meetings on restoring the rail line to Youghal and, obviously, taking traffic off the N25. At the time, obviously, it came down to money and...

Committee on Public Petitions: Business of Joint Committee (30 May 2024)

Pat Buckley: Yes. That is what I was saying about the lease. People need to know that a lot of work goes on with road crossings and bridges and who will take responsibility for them. I always say to people to be very hopeful or optimistic. When there is a lease, there is a possibility that the project is open to change and progression. I will hand back to the members, starting with Deputy Harkin.

Committee on Public Petitions: Business of Joint Committee (30 May 2024)

Pat Buckley: I thank Mr. Doocey and Ms Hayes for attending this meeting. The discussion had to be had and it was very beneficial to see the different Departments and how they work and how they are maybe not joined up but the committee will consider what steps we will take to open this issue up again. I thank the witnesses, committee members and those who are in the Public Gallery today. We will suspend...

Committee on Public Petitions: Business of Joint Committee (30 May 2024)

Pat Buckley: There were three petitions for discussion this afternoon but due to commitments on behalf of other committee members, we do not have a quorum. I have agreed that we will defer those petitions until our next public meeting.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (28 May 2024)

Pat Buckley: 230. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she is aware of the overcrowded conditions in the Educate Together National School in Fermoy, County Cork, which have resulted in some classes being held in a corridor; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23928/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (28 May 2024)

Pat Buckley: 231. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to address overcrowded conditions in the Educate Together National School in Fermoy, County Cork, in the short term to improve the learning environment for students while plans for a more adequately sized facility are developed. [23929/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (28 May 2024)

Pat Buckley: 232. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her long-term plans for the development of national schools in the Fermoy and east Cork area generally to avoid overcrowding and promote the best learning environment for students now and into the future. [23930/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (28 May 2024)

Pat Buckley: 233. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills what provisions are in place, or planned, to ensure the best supports possible are provided for schools which have a high number of students with additional learning needs, for example the Educate Together National School in Fermoy, County Cork, in which 62% of students have an identified additional learning need but are experiencing...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Facilities (28 May 2024)

Pat Buckley: 234. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to outline the process for identifying and selecting facilities for national schools, the basic requirements and additional criteria which are desired and what consideration is made for future growth and development of these facilities to meet demand and ensure the best educational and work environments for students and teachers. [23932/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (28 May 2024)

Pat Buckley: 235. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to outline the rationale for housing the Educate Together National School in Fermoy, County Cork, in the basement of a shared building which is wholly inadequate for the school's size and needs and provides no space for growth or development of this school service into the future; if this meets the standards for a positive school environment;...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (23 May 2024)

Pat Buckley: Answer the question.

Committee on Public Petitions: Reopening of Ennis, Nenagh and St. John's Emergency Departments: Discussion (23 May 2024)

Pat Buckley: I thank the Chair. I will be very brief because I am conscious of time. I am a member of this committee. We put forward a lot of amendments to strengthen this committee. I am fair. I am not taking any of the Minister's time and am giving up my time. I do not want anybody coming in here scoring political points. They bring the tone of this committee down. This a lastchance.com...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (23 May 2024)

Pat Buckley: I agree with what the Cathaoirleach said.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (23 May 2024)

Pat Buckley: That is definitely agreed.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (23 May 2024)

Pat Buckley: I agree with that. There was an article in the Irish Examiner on derelict buildings last week. It will be interesting to see what the response of Mrs. Karrouze will be. We will definitely come back and revisit this. It is a trend happening all over the country.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (23 May 2024)

Pat Buckley: I agree with the recommendations.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Home Help Service (23 May 2024)

Pat Buckley: 247. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the reason a person (details supplied) cannot return to their home, despite being promised 32 hours a week home care and is at present residing in a community hospital for the elderly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23341/24]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Accommodation (22 May 2024)

Pat Buckley: I know the Minister of State is only taking this Topical Issue on behalf of the Minister for Education. In the written response he has provided - I am blessed with power reading - it states, "Fermoy was one area surveyed in 2012 and 2013 under the patronage divestment process where there was sufficient parental demand to support changes in school patronage." The response further states,...