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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (22 Jan 2019)

Pat Buckley: 566. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to reopen the Midleton to Youghal railway line for public transport purposes; the timeline for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2747/19]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (17 Jan 2019)

Pat Buckley: On a further point of frustration, I suggest the 11 Deputies on the list before the Ceann Comhairle get priority next time we come to the Chamber.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (17 Jan 2019)

Pat Buckley: It is about fairness, equality and Dáil reform.

Nurses and Midwives: Motion [Private Members] (16 Jan 2019)

Pat Buckley: I am glad we are discussing the struggles faced in work by our nurses this week as strike action by these essential workers looms but it is disappointing that a party like Fianna Fáil which wants to pretend to be the real Opposition has not taken the time to talk to the workers and their representatives who are at the core of this issue. As party spokesperson on mental health, I am...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (16 Jan 2019)

Pat Buckley: According to a response to me from the HSE in September 2018, a review of the Jigsaw service was to be completed in the final quarter of 2018. It is now mid-January 2019 and there is no report. Will the Taoiseach commit to publishing the full findings of this report, given the very important work done by the service and the need to build on and enhance youth mental health services?

Rural Crime: Motion [Private Members] (15 Jan 2019)

Pat Buckley: The most recent report from An Garda Síochána, entitled Policing with Local Communities, made for some very interesting reading. Its recommendations only support what others have said here tonight. Some of these recommendations mirror the concerns of the general public. Under the heading "Rural Crime and the Fear of Crime", it states:During this inspection, a number of local...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Defence Forces Medical Services (13 Dec 2018)

Pat Buckley: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy English, for the reply. As I said, the purpose of this Topical Issue matter is to flag what is not happening but should be happening. I will give the perfect example. A document I have to hand states that the Defence Forces, through the PSS, engage in extensive suicide awareness and education programmes for all members of the Defence Forces and that...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Defence Forces Medical Services (13 Dec 2018)

Pat Buckley: I accept that.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Defence Forces Medical Services (13 Dec 2018)

Pat Buckley: I will certainly take up the matter with the Minister of State, Deputy Kehoe.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Defence Forces Medical Services (13 Dec 2018)

Pat Buckley: This is in response to one of many parliamentary questions I submitted in the last month. The question was to ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence:the number of suicides recorded among members of the Defence Forces in the past three years, respectively; if no number is recorded, his plans to compile such information on members' health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. The...

Consumer Credit (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (12 Dec 2018)

Pat Buckley: I usually do not make a request until the end of my speech but I urge the Minister of State to withdraw his amendment. As Deputy Martin Kenny said, the amendment will not be accepted anyway as the Government will not have enough support. The reason I ask is because I want to take a different angle on tonight’s debate. I congratulate Deputy Pearse Doherty on introducing the Bill....

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (12 Dec 2018)

Pat Buckley: The programme for Government, under the heading Ensuring Support in Crisis, states: "For those vulnerable to suicidal behaviour, the HSE Mental Health Directorate should provide a co-ordinated, uniform, quality assured and safe 24/7 service and deliver pathways of care from primary to secondary mental health services for all those in need of specialist mental health services." When will this...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (12 Dec 2018)

Pat Buckley: It is 24-7.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Hospital Staff Data (5 Dec 2018)

Pat Buckley: I want to be associated with Deputy Michael Moynihan's comments and I congratulate the staff at Mallow General Hospital. I had a parliamentary question on this on 29 November asking about Mallow General Hospital, Midleton Community Hospital, St. Finbarr's Hospital, Youghal Community Hospital and so forth and I have not received an answer yet. The Minister gave an answer that there are 20...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Services for People with Disabilities (5 Dec 2018)

Pat Buckley: A reply to a parliamentary question which we submitted states that, from 2017 to quarter 2 of 2018, service hours have gone down. I am interested to hear that the Department is fully committed and the reply we received stated that there were targeted actions to improve supply. However, there is no mention of Cork or of Kerry - it is Dublin, Dublin, Dublin. It seems to me to be an...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Services for People with Disabilities (5 Dec 2018)

Pat Buckley: I said the hours had been cut.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Services for People with Disabilities (5 Dec 2018)

Pat Buckley: The question relates to CHO 4 in Cork and Kerry, and I mentioned CHOs 7, 8 and 9, which are Dublin. The Minister of State mentioned money but I am talking about hours. The HSE's reply to the parliamentary question we submitted was that there are a number of factors which impact on the increased demand for respite, and an increasing number of children and adults who are seeking to access...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Services for People with Disabilities (5 Dec 2018)

Pat Buckley: 38. To ask the Minister for Health the respite care services available for parents and guardians of children with intellectual disabilities in CHO 4; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50600/18]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Services for People with Disabilities (5 Dec 2018)

Pat Buckley: My question is about the respite care services available for the parents and guardians of children with intellectual disabilities in CHO 4.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (5 Dec 2018)

Pat Buckley: 44. To ask the Minister for Health the waiting times for CAMHS in CHO 4 in counties Cork and Kerry. [50601/18]