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Middle East: Statements (2 Jul 2025)

Pat Buckley: I came across a quote today that said a sane state did not wage war against civilians and did not kill babies as a hobby. That is a very strong statement. What has been happening, particularly in Gaza, over the past number of painful months has been atrocious. It makes me nervous that people in the western world - in the whole world - are looking at what is happening Gaza and war and death...

All-Island Strategic Rail Review: Statements (2 Jul 2025)

Pat Buckley: Many Corkonians have happy memories of taking the train to Youghal on a summer day. The train might have 14 carriages but we would be lucky to get a seat on the train from Midleton. Sadly, the train service between Cork city and Youghal has not been in operation for almost 30 years, when passenger services were withdrawn. An online petition has received more than 6,000 signatures, which...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Data (1 Jul 2025)

Pat Buckley: 255. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will review the current taxation treatment of widows and widowers, specifically in relation to factors (details supplied); and if he will outline any planned reforms to address the financial discrimination and long-term disadvantage faced by widows and widowers. [35367/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (1 Jul 2025)

Pat Buckley: 391. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of children in the east Cork constituency on a waiting list for a school place in special schools, for 2023, 2024 and 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36019/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (1 Jul 2025)

Pat Buckley: 392. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the availability, location and number of places in ASD units in primary schools in the constituency of east Cork. [36032/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Citizens Information Services (1 Jul 2025)

Pat Buckley: 530. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if he will address the pay disparity affecting regional administrators in the Citizens Information Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35711/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Disability and Equality: Childcare Services (1 Jul 2025)

Pat Buckley: 658. To ask the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of childcare places currently available in the constituency of east Cork [36033/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Disability and Equality: Childcare Services (1 Jul 2025)

Pat Buckley: 659. To ask the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of new childcare places that have been opened in the constituency of east Cork for the years 2020 to 2025 respectively. [36034/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Disability and Equality: Childcare Services (1 Jul 2025)

Pat Buckley: 660. To ask the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of childcare providers that have closed; the childcare places that have been lost as a result of these closures in the constituency of east Cork in each of the years 2020 to 2025, respectively.; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36035/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (1 Jul 2025)

Pat Buckley: 770. To ask the Minister for Health the number of GPs registered in east Cork. [35591/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (1 Jul 2025)

Pat Buckley: 771. To ask the Minister for Health the number of registered GPs in east Cork who accept medical cards. [35592/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (1 Jul 2025)

Pat Buckley: 787. To ask the Minister for Health to confirm the number of registered dentists in the Cork East constituency. [35694/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (1 Jul 2025)

Pat Buckley: 788. To ask the Minister for Health the number of dental practices that are currently accepting new medical card patients in the Cork East constituency as of now, and at this same point in 2022, 2023 and 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35695/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Community Care (1 Jul 2025)

Pat Buckley: 816. To ask the Minister for Health when the new wing of Midleton Community Hospital will be officially open; the date for completion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35960/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (1 Jul 2025)

Pat Buckley: 817. To ask the Minister for Health if the old Midleton Community Hospital will be used for any specific alternative community services once the new hospital in Midleton is completed and open; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35961/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Community Care (1 Jul 2025)

Pat Buckley: 818. To ask the Minister for Health if it is possible to give the kitchen area in the old Midleton Community Hospital to the local meals and wheels in Midleton (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35962/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (1 Jul 2025)

Pat Buckley: 819. To ask the Minister for Health when works will begin on the existing site of the Owenacurra mental health respite centre in Midleton, County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35963/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (1 Jul 2025)

Pat Buckley: 862. To ask the Minister for Health if she will consider awarding discretionary medical cards to women who underwent pelvic mesh implant surgery and were left with crippling, life-changing complications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36215/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Inquiries (1 Jul 2025)

Pat Buckley: 863. To ask the Minister for Health if she will carry out an independent inquiry into mesh implants, to establish the facts, the extent of harm, and develop a registry of the individuals affected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36216/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (26 Jun 2025)

Pat Buckley: 352. To ask the Minister for Health to consider extending the temporary special leave with pay scheme for healthcare workers with prolonged and chronic effects of Covid-19; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35178/25]