Results 21-40 of 502 for cork speaker:Pat Buckley

Committee on Public Petitions: Business of Joint Committee (21 Mar 2024)

Pat Buckley: On the update on the petition on the flooding in east Cork, particularly in my area of east Cork, Midleton and Mogeely and so on, has that progressed? I have been in touch with a lot of the groups. People in a number of estates formed the group Midleton and East Cork Flood Action Group, which is good because it is non-political. I know that in Mogeely Cork County Council has been dealing...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (20 Mar 2024)

Pat Buckley: ...Sport when works will commence in relation to each of the new rail stations of Blarney/Stoneview, Monard, Blackpool/Kilbarry, Tivoli, Dunkettle, Carrigtwohill West, Water-Rock, Ballynoe under the Cork area commuter rail programme; when each station will be open and operational, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11927/24]

Report of the Joint Committee on Autism: Motion (7 Mar 2024)

Pat Buckley: ...the following year to help. Every year, my kids were there. It was one of the most amazing experiences I have witnessed. That is a credit to the people involved in Midleton and elsewhere in east Cork, particularly Margaret Trundle, who did this off her own bat for many years. What we are discussing is the provision of supports in order that people do not have to carry the whole weight...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Flood Relief Schemes (5 Mar 2024)

Pat Buckley: 248. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the criteria for applying for humanitarian assistance after the recent flooding in east Cork (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10052/24]

Child and Youth Mental Health: Statements (29 Feb 2024)

Pat Buckley: ...I want to put on the record that I always said I would work with the Minister of State. We have worked on other various projects. I attended the launch of the Minister of State's pilot project in Cork. It is my opinion that we missed a massive opportunity last night because by regulating any service, we make somebody accountable and responsible for their mistakes. I will go back to...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Vacant Properties (22 Feb 2024)

Pat Buckley: 180. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government to provide an update on the vacant property refurbishment grant, particularly in relation to Cork County Council; the stage of applications at present, particularly in relation to a person (details supplied); the number of applicants who have drawn down and received the grant to date; and if he will make a statement on the...

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Traveller Accommodation: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Feb 2024)

Pat Buckley: Good morning to all of our witnesses and I thank them for coming in. From my accent, they will know I am from Cork and not from Mayo, so I will concentrate on Cork. A number of years ago, I sat on the Cork County Council Traveller committee. This issue has been going on for a long time. I welcome the news that the stage 2 funding is on track and also the other information given in the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Flood Risk Management (25 Jan 2024)

Pat Buckley: ...all that flooding. We have moved on from 18 October but given the fear last week, on Sunday, 21 January a local newspaper headline read, "Petition urges start to flood relief measures in east Cork". There are over 9,500 signatures on this petition already. The petition is not designed to batter anybody. The newspaper reported: According to the petition, which has been initiated by the...

Committee on Public Petitions: Campaign for a Walking and Cycling Greenway on the Closed Railway from Sligo to Athenry: Discussion (25 Jan 2024)

Pat Buckley: I thank the Chair and our guests for coming in today. I love sitting back and listening to all the arguments here. I have to say their case is a no-brainer. We have had the same. I am from east Cork. From Midleton to Cork city, it took us 15 years of lobbying to even get the train back there. It is one of the busiest lines now. From Midleton to Youghal, the greenway is almost ready to...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (25 Jan 2024)

Pat Buckley: ...HSE; I acknowledge we might not have always got on well together. At the end of the day, it is going from a 22-bed unit down to a ten-bed facility. The planning application has been lodged with Cork County Council and I hope it looks favourably on it. I have always said that our job is probably one of the toughest jobs in the world but the greatest reward one can get in life is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (23 Jan 2024)

Pat Buckley: 637. To ask the Minister for Health if he is aware of concerns regarding the additional strain on services at Cork University Hospital due to the planned closure of the MUH paediatrics unit; and to outline plans to address these concerns, including increased resources, beds and staff. [2903/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (23 Jan 2024)

Pat Buckley: 642. To ask the Minister for Health to outline plans for paediatric care in Cork city and the surrounding area following the closure of Mercy University Hospital paediatric unit. [2908/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (23 Jan 2024)

Pat Buckley: 643. To ask the Minister for Health if capacity for on-site administration of infusions at Cork University Hospital paediatric unit will be provided following the closure of the MUH paediatric unit, where such a service was available; and what consideration, if any, has been made for the consequences for families and young patients if such a service is not available on site following the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (23 Jan 2024)

Pat Buckley: 641. To ask the Minister for Health if he is aware that highly qualified and experienced paediatric staff in Mercy University Hospital, Cork, some of whom have 20-plus years service in paediatrics, are being ask to move to Cork University Hospital or apply for different roles due to the closure of the paediatric unit in MUH. [2907/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (23 Jan 2024)

Pat Buckley: 636. To ask the Minister for Health to outline the plans to close the paediatric unit in Mercy University Hospital which would leave Cork University Hospital as the only hospital in the area which covers care for under 16 years-olds; and to provide a rationale for this change. [2902/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (23 Jan 2024)

Pat Buckley: 644. To ask the Minister for Health to act to stop the closure of paediatric services at Mercy University Hospital until such time as a full and adequate paediatric wing is in place at Cork University Hospital in order to avoid overwhelming services and reducing quality of care and outcomes for children in the Cork city area. [2910/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (23 Jan 2024)

Pat Buckley: 638. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to ensure that sufficient parking will be in place for Cork University Hospital if plans are true to make it the only hospital serving under 16-year-olds which will have an inevitable increase in patient load. [2904/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Departments (23 Jan 2024)

Pat Buckley: ...Health to confirm if accident and emergency care will still be provided to under-16 year-olds at Mercy University Hospital after the conclusion of the plan to move paediatric care exclusively to Cork University Hospital. [2905/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Departments (23 Jan 2024)

Pat Buckley: 640. To ask the Minister for Health if he is aware of concerns that accident and emergency services at Cork University Hospital will be overwhelmed following the closure of the paediatric services at Mercy University Hospital; and what resources will be put in place to expand capacity and avoid the prospect of children on trolleys in waiting areas. [2906/24]

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Traveller Accommodation: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Dec 2023)

Pat Buckley: I thank the witnesses. I sat on Cork County Council's Traveller consultative forum many years ago. There was a very powerful group of Traveller women on the group. We are now approaching the end of 2023. As Ms O'Donoghue said, the Government stated it would deal specifically with Spring Lane but we are 30 years behind when it comes to providing accommodation. I reiterate Deputy Stanton's...