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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.

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

Pat Buckley: Shameful. It is our national language-----

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Leader Programmes Funding (5 Jul 2016)

Pat Buckley: 405. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to outline her views on the 70% cut to funding for Leader Cork county scheme; if she will commit to restoring funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19605/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff Remuneration (5 Jul 2016)

Pat Buckley: 486. To ask the Minister for Health the annual cost to the Exchequer of restoring entrance wage rates for psychiatric nurses [19273/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (5 Jul 2016)

Pat Buckley: 634. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if and when he will progress the M20 project and if not, his plans to improve road infrastructure in the region. [19138/16]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (5 Jul 2016)

Pat Buckley: 697. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if Lariam is still being provided to members of the Defence Forces; if not, when this practice ended; if it is still being administered the rationale for this practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19169/16]

Topical Issue Debate: Charities Regulation (29 Jun 2016)

Pat Buckley: I agree with what the previous speakers said. If it was any other circumstance where some wrongdoings were found to be going on a number of years earlier, action would have been taken. Given that the HSE had flagged this issue back in 2009, why did it not go to the Garda immediately? We are talking about serious allegations involving an extremely large amount of money. This is most...

Topical Issue Debate: Charities Regulation (29 Jun 2016)

Pat Buckley: There is little doubt that in recent years, due to the number of scandals, public trust and confidence in the charity sector has been damaged because of the actions of a handful of people in a small number of organisations. Scandals involving generous salary top-up payments, gold-plated pensions and unjustifiable expense claims have been splashed across newspapers and television screens as...