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Select Committee on the Future of Healthcare: Inequality in Access to Health Care: Discussion (5 Oct 2016)

Pat Buckley: Many of my questions have been asked, especially the issue of accountability which Deputy Louise O'Reilly raised. It comes up over and over again. Dr. Burke touched on dental care. Poor dental care leads to underlying problems later, such as heart problems. We keep raising the issue that we are a cure society rather than a prevention society. Would Dr. Burke look at initiating it very...

Select Committee on the Future of Healthcare: Inequality in Access to Health Care: Discussion (5 Oct 2016)

Pat Buckley: Been there, done that.

Select Committee on the Future of Healthcare: Citizen-Centred Health Care: Civil Engagement (5 Oct 2016)

Pat Buckley: I thank the witnesses for their educational presentation. We all are here to learn. It seems clear to me that what is lacking in the system are empathy, education, support, equality and inclusion. Senator Black referred to dual diagnosis, which is a new development. Surely, in 2016, we should have got to the point where we know what is required in terms of empathy and education and the...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Planning Issues (4 Oct 2016)

Pat Buckley: 230. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that areas in Midleton that have had serious flooding in recent years and are at risk of flooding again have been granted planning permission for housing development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28347/16]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Planning Issues (4 Oct 2016)

Pat Buckley: 231. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Cork County Council has ignored the recommendations of the CFRAM study from 2013 that advised on measures to address flood risk in the Midleton area, in particular for a street (details supplied) that was subsequently flooded, leaving homes completely uninhabitable....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Data (4 Oct 2016)

Pat Buckley: 413. To ask the Minister for Health the number of fully staffed primary care teams operating here and their catchment areas; and the definition of a full complement of staff. [28326/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance (4 Oct 2016)

Pat Buckley: 580. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to upgrade the road surface on the N25 Cork to Waterford road between Castlemartyr village and Youghal town in view of the fact it is in an extremely dangerous condition. [28151/16]

Select Committee on the Future of Healthcare: Future of Health Care: eHealth Ireland (14 Sep 2016)

Pat Buckley: I thank Mr. Corbridge for his presentation. Most of the questions I had have been answered. They related to the 47,000 staff, the 10,000-plus devices and the issue of data sharing. Is there a definitive report or has anything issued yet on the pilot scheme for Cork and Kerry, or is it still in its infancy? Can we get data on that?

Select Committee on the Future of Healthcare: Future of Health Care: eHealth Ireland (14 Sep 2016)

Pat Buckley: Yes.

Select Committee on the Future of Healthcare: Future of Health Care: eHealth Ireland (14 Sep 2016)

Pat Buckley: Mr. Corbridge mentioned the savings made within the technology sector. If savings are made in hospitals in any area, will those savings be spent locally in those hospitals?

Government Appeal of European Commission Decision on State Aid to Apple: Motion (7 Sep 2016)

Pat Buckley: In my constituency of east Cork, many families are employed by Apple. Do not get us wrong, we are delighted to have the company there. It has provided very good paying work for many local people over the years. However, the people in my constituency need more than these jobs and the income tax the workers pay. Like all other Irish people, they rely on myriad public services and...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Refurbishment (19 Jul 2016)

Pat Buckley: 298. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide necessary funding for the refurbishment of a school (details supplied) which was recently damaged in a fire; and the steps he will take to ensure that students of the school do not have their education disrupted in the intervening period. [22570/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (19 Jul 2016)

Pat Buckley: 632. To ask the Minister for Health the staffing arrangements for the MRI Centre in Cork University Hospital for Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and if the number of staff available is hindering the ability of the centre to provide services when needed at these times. [22314/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (13 Jul 2016)

Pat Buckley: 274. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to release additional emergency funding for immediate maintenance works to roads in east County Cork, which have been described locally as being in an unacceptable condition by the East Cork Municipality and not currently at a safe standard for motorists. [21474/16]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Mental Health Services Provision (12 Jul 2016)

Pat Buckley: I want to put on the record of the House that I agree predominantly with Deputies Kelly and Wallace. Unfortunately, at one stage, my own town was known as the suicide capital of the world, so Deputy Wallace and I know where we are coming from. A Vision for Change is ten years old. Recently the PNA and the RCSI have said that A Vision for Change is still perfect. I could make the relevant...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (12 Jul 2016)

Pat Buckley: 37. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to introduce a regulatory framework to allow for the registering of all residential mental health and drug and alcohol units to ensure that standards are being observed and proper evidence based care is being provided, especially where Health Service Executive funding is being allocated. [20946/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (12 Jul 2016)

Pat Buckley: 42. To ask the Minister for Health his progress in establishing 24/7 crisis intervention supports in adult mental health, such as introducing a seven-day week in day units or opening crisis houses as laid down in A Vision for Change strategy. [20945/16]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing (12 Jul 2016)

Pat Buckley: 309. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the name of the person on the board of Cork City and Cork County Councils responsible for the housing budget; and to provide a breakdown of the budget for 2016 for both city and county council. [20667/16]

Banded Hours Contract Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (5 Jul 2016)

Pat Buckley: Can we have a bit of respect?

Banded Hours Contract Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (5 Jul 2016)

Pat Buckley: She is trying to speak and he has interrupted her 40 or 50 times.