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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Ukraine War (1 Jun 2022)

Pat Buckley: I thank the Minister for the reply. I welcome the fact we now know there is a point of contact. The Minister mentioned quality of food; my comment was not about quality but quantity. I know the matter has been resolved but there was an issue with a buffet-style system where it was kind of like "stretch or starve". If the people were there in time, they got something to eat, but they did...

Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (1 Jun 2022)

Pat Buckley: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, for her comments on the Bill. I echo what the other speakers have said. I wish to touch on a few additional points in the short time I have. In her opening remarks, the Minister of State mentioned that we ratified the convention in 2018. Back in 2016 and 2017, I remember the then disability spokesperson, former Deputy Caoimhghín Ó...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (31 May 2022)

Pat Buckley: 109. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the reason that the Electric Ireland micro generation scheme is only for residential properties and not open to business properties; the rationale for this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28050/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (1 Jun 2022)

Pat Buckley: 198. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the temporary mental health art classes and other associated activities at a community centre (details supplied) have been cancelled and that these services were originally part of mental health day services; the rational for cancelling these classes; if these classes will be reinstated in the near future;...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (1 Jun 2022)

Pat Buckley: 211. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the urgency of tackling the waiting list for ophthalmology services in Cork University Hospital (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28284/22]

Committee on Public Petitions: Consideration of Public Petition on a Ban on Herbicides in Public Areas: Discussion (Resumed) (26 May 2022)

Pat Buckley: I thank Mr. Callanan for the opening statement. I also thank Mr. James Walsh, who brought this to our attention. Mr. Callanan covered a lot in the opening statement. A point I did not think about until Mr. Walsh raised it was spraying around public parks, children's playgrounds and so on. Is there any way to put up signage before this is phased out? In fairness to Cork City Council and...

Committee on Public Petitions: Consideration of Public Petition on a Ban on Herbicides in Public Areas: Discussion (Resumed) (26 May 2022)

Pat Buckley: That is excellent. I thank Mr. Callanan.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (26 May 2022)

Pat Buckley: I agree with the proposal. I would like to say fair play to the secretariat on this petition because a lot of work has gone into it. I think this is the appropriate recommendation so I support it on that basis.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (26 May 2022)

Pat Buckley: I have worked on stuff like this when it was raised through my office. There is a shortage of members in our Defence Forces. I understand where Mr. Martin is coming from. There are people in their late 30s or early 40s who want to go into the Defence Forces but they are engineers, mechanics or painters. These are services that are needed within the Defence Forces and these people are well...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (26 May 2022)

Pat Buckley: I echo what has been said by Senator Murphy. The industry is at breaking point. We are all aware of businesses that are trying their best to after emerging from Covid and everything. Some businesses have been swamped with customers, thanks be to God, but the industry is in a critical state when it comes to recruiting chefs and cooks. Therefore, it is worth inviting Mr. Lynn in on this and...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (26 May 2022)

Pat Buckley: Senator Murphy is right, Chair. I was a member of that committee and it worked very well. It is a good suggestion and we should talk to the rest of the members. I, too, have no problem with the suggestion.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (26 May 2022)

Pat Buckley: Excellent.

Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (14 Jun 2022)

Pat Buckley: I welcome this opportunity to speak about the Bill. It is about restoring Garda court presenters and it is more than urgent to pass it. I want to make a few brief points on it. We do not always agree here but when there is a matter of urgency, we can come to a gentleman's or lady's agreement. We do not oppose the Bill. We accept it and the waiving of the requirement to undertake...

Special Educational Needs School Places: Motion [Private Members] (14 Jun 2022)

Pat Buckley: I thank Deputy Ó Laoghaire for tabling the motion. I call on the Government to withdraw its amendment. Deputy Ó Laoghaire's motion is factual. It calls for immediate action. I have been here for the past seven years and am black and blue from calling for this every year. Once June comes, children and families are pitted against each other and fight teachers in Aldi and Lidl...

Energy Security: Motion [Private Members] (15 Jun 2022)

Pat Buckley: The boat sailed years ago. This Government and previous Governments have not listened to the Opposition parties in this House. As was mentioned, in the previous Dáil, of which I was a Member, Deputy Stanley tried to introduce a microgeneration scheme. Individuals and small businesses acted on this but they still cannot get excess electricity back into the grid or sell it to the grid....

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Admissions (14 Jun 2022)

Pat Buckley: 987. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason that a minor (details supplied) cannot be guaranteed a secondary school place in east Cork when the schools open after the summer recess; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29574/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (14 Jun 2022)

Pat Buckley: 1307. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of members of An Garda Síochána who bought their last six months of service to avail of a full pension after 30 years' service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29560/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (14 Jun 2022)

Pat Buckley: 1308. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the level of training that is provided to members of An Garda Síochána to facilitate engagement with members of the disabled community, especially those with invisible disabilities such as autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD, and acquired brain injury; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (14 Jun 2022)

Pat Buckley: 1309. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the level of knowledge within An Garda Síochána of initiatives such as the Just A Minute card or JAM card, and the Sunflower Lanyard, to assist them to identify that the person with whom they are interacting with requires reasonable accommodations to protect the individual rights; and if she will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (14 Jun 2022)

Pat Buckley: 1310. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the provisions that exist to provide appropriate adults to assist people with disabilities if they are arrested by a member of An Garda Síochána; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29563/22]