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Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (23 Jan 2019)

Pat Buckley: On the same issue, I support Deputy Danny Healy Rae. I have two questions.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (23 Jan 2019)

Pat Buckley: Last year the Minister for Health made a commitment to establish a permanent mental health committee. The work done and the reports issue very frank and honest and offered solutions. I reiterate how bad the system is. A total of 70 children under the age of 16 years died by suicide last year. They were schoolgoing and the number excludes 17 and 18 year olds who should have been in school....

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (23 Jan 2019)

Pat Buckley: Then make a commitment to do something about it.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Jan 2019)

Pat Buckley: Today, more than 500 paramedics and ambulance staff have gone on strike over the row with union recognition. This is the real story. I listened to one paramedic this morning on Cork's 96FM. She clearly stated that the workers did not want to go on strike. More important, she said that while she and many others love their jobs and what they do, they had no choice. She continued by saying...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Jan 2019)

Pat Buckley: If we cannot get the HSE to work with NASRA and the Psychiatric Nurses Association, then we will face more strikes. The knock-on effect of this will be absolutely atrocious.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Jan 2019)

Pat Buckley: Let us think about this. These people love what they do but we are not giving them proper representation or even a choice.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Report (22 Jan 2019)

Pat Buckley: 372. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 290 of 25 September 2018, if the findings of the review will be published in full as soon as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2478/19]

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.