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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Consultant Recruitment (29 Nov 2018)

Pat Buckley: 157. To ask the Minister for Health the number of consultant vacancies in St. Finbarr’s, CUH, Mercy and the South Infirmary hospitals, County Cork; and the steps being taken to address the recruitment and retention crisis in same [49931/18]

Microgeneration Support Scheme Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (27 Nov 2018)

Pat Buckley: I commend my colleague, Deputy Stanley, on tabling the Bill. Many Bills have passed through the House over the years. Deputy Stanley's Bill offers thought-out solutions and a great opportunity for households to become involved in microgeneration. It addresses ecological issues and climate change and makes people more aware of what we need and what we have to do. There are always...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services (27 Nov 2018)

Pat Buckley: I thank the Minister of State for his reply but unfortunately it does not offer much solace for the people who are suffering and their family members. To add to what Deputy Ferris said, the clinical work-time equivalent in the Cork and Kerry CHO area is lacking by 75%. How can anything be done when three quarters of it is missing? More worryingly, 656 children is too many. The Government...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services (27 Nov 2018)

Pat Buckley: It is misinformation. I think there are three fully staffed CAMHS teams.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services (27 Nov 2018)

Pat Buckley: How can things work if one cannot fill the staff vacancies?

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services (27 Nov 2018)

Pat Buckley: We are focusing on the rising number of vacancies within the mental health service. I visited the Linn Dara unit during the summer. There have been problems there and also in the Cork child and adolescent mental health service, CAMHS, where services were either closed temporarily over the summer or have refused new referrals. Also, the ACCES homeless mental health service in Dublin is not...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Data (27 Nov 2018)

Pat Buckley: 173. To ask the Minister for Finance the net cost or gain if new tax bands (details supplied) were introduced. [49382/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (27 Nov 2018)

Pat Buckley: 215. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the extension to a school (details supplied) is at a standstill; the progress of the new school build including commenced and completed works; and the timeline for the completion of same. [48898/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Data (27 Nov 2018)

Pat Buckley: 307. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of residents living in a facility (details supplied) including children and adults; the capacity of the centre; and the amount paid annually to have the centre operated since its opening. [49309/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Data (27 Nov 2018)

Pat Buckley: 308. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of residents living in a facility (details supplied), including children and adults; the capacity of the centre; the cost of providing for this centre annually; if the building is owned by the State; if it was sold; if so, the person or body it was sold to; and the amount. [49310/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Building Programme (27 Nov 2018)

Pat Buckley: 354. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the development of new buildings and services at Youghal and Midleton community hospitals, respectively; the progress over the past 12 months; his plans for the next 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48910/18]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: HIQA Inspections (27 Nov 2018)

Pat Buckley: 529. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if her attention has been drawn to concerns regarding the treatment of children at a unit (details supplied) in which HIQA recently noted a large number of significant events had taken place from January to June 2018 at the centre, including incidents of violence and aggression; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48935/18]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Nov 2018)

Pat Buckley: Page 44 of the programme for Government states:The renewal of towns and villages will be a top priority for the new Minister ... as a way to revitalise rural Ireland ... As part of this scheme we will propose to commit additional funding to support the development of rural towns and villages, as a key priority for revitalising rural Ireland. My question concerns east Cork. People in the...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Nov 2018)

Pat Buckley: Are moneys available for traffic management in the village and is the council drawing down moneys for this purpose?

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Nov 2018)

Pat Buckley: I will pass them on to the Minister.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (22 Nov 2018)

Pat Buckley: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Act Review (21 Nov 2018)

Pat Buckley: 169. To ask the Minister for Health the number of the recommendations of the expert review of the Mental Health Act 2015 that have been implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48500/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Counselling Services Provision (21 Nov 2018)

Pat Buckley: 170. To ask the Minister for Health his plans for the telecounselling pilot project in County Wicklow; when it will be launched; the way in which it will operate; the target group; the estimated cost per year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48501/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (21 Nov 2018)

Pat Buckley: 171. To ask the Minister for Health the projects and programmes delivered to date in terms of addressing the mental health needs of homeless persons; if counselling has been provided to these persons; the location the counselling takes place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48502/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Beds Data (21 Nov 2018)

Pat Buckley: 172. To ask the Minister for Health the number of inpatient mental health beds for both adults and children provided separately that are operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48503/18]