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Beef Sector: Motion (27 Mar 2019)

Pat Buckley: I also welcome the opportunity to speak here tonight. For the people who are looking in from outside the Pale, I want to educate those who are looking on and to paint a picture of the position of members of the farming community and how much pressure they are under. We all know that farmers are getting very low prices for their beef, which is not covering the cost of production, especially...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Mar 2019)

Pat Buckley: I will be brief. I have been more of a witness here this evening. Amendments Nos. 41 to 43, inclusive, seem to be related. I want to ask a simple question. I am looking for proper clarity on this. Will the roads budget for local authorities be affected by this 2:1 proposal? I suggest it will have to be affected. We are absolutely struggling at present. The idea is perfect, but I do...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Mar 2019)

Pat Buckley: Recommendation No. 45 relates to reducing the speed limits. We built motorways to speed up connectivity between cities and so on. If we are moving towards electric vehicles in future and they are travelling on the motorway at 120 km/h, there is the possibility of zero emissions. The question of balance arises here. There is also the effect on business and deadlines and whatever goes...

Committee on Public Petitions: Business of Joint Committee (27 Mar 2019)

Pat Buckley: For people who are not familiar with the case, there are not only the implications of the deterioration of the weir and the implications on the migrating fish but there are significant implications for tourism and for sports clubs from the Blackwater Estuary right down to Youghal. It is a vital piece of infrastructure for east Cork as well so the issue is very important.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Professionals (26 Mar 2019)

Pat Buckley: 737. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact the SouthDoc in Youghal, County Cork is not in use; the rationale for same; his plans to rectify the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13316/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (26 Mar 2019)

Pat Buckley: 890. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to a programme (details supplied); the efforts he has made to work with the initiative through the Department of Health in Northern Ireland; and his plans to do so [13852/19]

Business Insurance: Motion [Private Members] (13 Mar 2019)

Pat Buckley: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Private Members' motion and I commend Deputy Michael McGrath and Fianna Fáil on bringing it forward. I hope Fianna Fáil will support the Sinn Féin amendment to strengthen the motion. We have all heard about the issue this country has with insurance. I will give a couple of examples. Insurance costs are crippling businesses, sports...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Respite Care Services Provision (13 Mar 2019)

Pat Buckley: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this issue and thank the Minster of State for taking it. I raise the threat of closure, which is hanging over Midleton Community Hospital respite unit and which is causing fear. One of my party's local councillors has been working on this and I will quote from a recent article on the subject:Concerns have been heightened an elderly care unit in east...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Respite Care Services Provision (13 Mar 2019)

Pat Buckley: I am delighted with the Minister of State's reply. It will give the people of Midleton and the surrounding east Cork area some solace that there is a full commitment to the unit. I also welcome what he said about the pending building facilities. The Minister of State said that some of the clients were facilitated in Youghal Community Hospital. The capital projects plan proposes spending...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (13 Mar 2019)

Pat Buckley: The programme for Government makes reference to the mother and baby homes commission of investigation. Are the relevant Ministers aware that demolition works were carried out on the Bessborough site in Cork this week without the knowledge of Cork City Council? A building known as the little folly has been used as a place of reflection and commemoration by survivors in recent years. I...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (13 Mar 2019)

Pat Buckley: I certainly will.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Policy (13 Mar 2019)

Pat Buckley: 13. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to support the establishment of an Oireachtas mental health committee to oversee the implementation of the previous committee's report and scrutinise upcoming mental health legislation in particular; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12390/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (13 Mar 2019)

Pat Buckley: 90. To ask the Minister for Health the status of plans for the future of Midleton Community Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12389/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Data (12 Mar 2019)

Pat Buckley: 470. To ask the Minister for Health the hours resourced and cost per hour of the number of professionals providing dialectical behaviour therapy through HSE funding by area in tabular form. [12416/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Psychological Services (12 Mar 2019)

Pat Buckley: 471. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to further support access to dialectical behaviour therapy across the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12417/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Psychological Services (12 Mar 2019)

Pat Buckley: 472. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the high demand for dialectical behaviour therapy access in the north Lee area of County Cork and the surrounding areas; and his plans for supporting access in this area further in view of the fact that there are currently no psychologists providing the therapy in the area. [12418/19]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Mar 2019)

Pat Buckley: A Programme for a Partnership Government reads: "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". It goes on, but the line I wish to discuss reads: "This will be monitored and recommendations will be made by the appropriate Oireachtas Committee." This is...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Mar 2019)

Pat Buckley: With all due respect-----

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Mar 2019)

Pat Buckley: -----we have been listening to this waffle for the past-----

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Mar 2019)

Pat Buckley: No. It is not an appropriate answer. Committees allow for accountability.