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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (26 Apr 2022)

Pat Buckley: 847. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her Department had asked schools in Midleton to open additional classes last May and June as a short-term option; the rationale for this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19693/22]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Children in Care (6 Apr 2022)

Pat Buckley: 149. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his attention has been drawn to a situation in Youghal, County Cork (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18516/22]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Apr 2022)

Pat Buckley: I raise the lack of secondary school places, especially in Midleton. I acknowledge the Carrigtohill campus is going ahead but I was made aware the Minister for Education had turned to asking the additional schools to open additional classes last year. I ask the Taoiseach if there are any plans to build another secondary school in Midleton.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (5 Apr 2022)

Pat Buckley: 246. To ask the Minister for Finance if his Department will consider lowering the VAT rate to 0% on the sale and repair of bicycles and electric bicycles; if his Department will follow the lead of Belgium which has already passed legislation to take advantage of European rule changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17838/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (5 Apr 2022)

Pat Buckley: 635. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a child (details supplied) who was assessed as autistic in January 2020 has still not been accepted into a HSE-funded foundation after two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18021/22]

Joint Committee On Health: General Scheme of the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Apr 2022)

Pat Buckley: I thank the witnesses for coming in today. I welcome that they have talked about moving away from a medical model. I firmly believe that is right. The witnesses have all touched on the issue of funding. I believe that a number of years ago around €10 million was going into psychological services and therapies and whatever, and over €400 million was being spent on medicines....

Joint Committee On Health: General Scheme of the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Apr 2022)

Pat Buckley: It is nice to have a bit of good news for a change.

Joint Committee On Health: General Scheme of the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Apr 2022)

Pat Buckley: On the UNCRPD issue and the optional protocol, Ms Vidal is correct in that it is a rights-based issue. This is my gripe and it has been for years.

Joint Committee On Health: General Scheme of the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Apr 2022)

Pat Buckley: One can make the cake but one cannot eat it, which is the issue here. This is why I asked Ms Vidal to begin with a comment on this Bill, by asking her whether that optional protocol has to come in. There are major issues there because as we discuss a mental health Act here, the simple act of a county council putting down footpaths will mean that they will have to be wheelchair accessible,...

Joint Committee On Health: General Scheme of the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Apr 2022)

Pat Buckley: I thank Ms Vidal very much. I thank the Chairman as that is all of the time that I need. That was a breath of fresh air.

Joint Committee On Health: General Scheme of the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Apr 2022)

Pat Buckley: I thank Ms Byrne for that response.

Joint Committee On Health: General Scheme of the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Apr 2022)

Pat Buckley: Can I contribute further very briefly please, Chairman?

Joint Committee On Health: General Scheme of the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Apr 2022)

Pat Buckley: I want to thank all the groups here for their work because we need people like them to get on to the Government and to shout and wave the flag. I want to stick to two matters because a lot of this has been covered. Ms Coyle mentioned that the Government should be ambitious with this Bill. Mental Health Reform mentioned the optional protocol and I brought it up in a previous meeting. That...

Joint Committee On Health: General Scheme of the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Apr 2022)

Pat Buckley: To refer back to Mr. Farrelly, he spoke about the integration of the community settings and services and that he sees change and hopes for more change. I would be remiss if I did not mention this, even while we are talking about legislation to improve things - I want to refer to the Mental Health Commission's report, it can be anyone aged 16 onwards - we are still facing the prospect of...

Committee on Public Petitions: Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman Annual Report and Related Matters: Discussion (31 Mar 2022)

Pat Buckley: I wish the ladies a good afternoon and thank them very much. They will notice we always keep the best for last. I will be as brief as I can. I will touch on cryptocurrencies and the risk factors and reasons people take the gamble on it for a quick fix. In Ms McGovern's opinion, should there be a national warning campaign on the dos and don'ts of this but to have it, as we say in the...

Committee on Public Petitions: Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman Annual Report and Related Matters: Discussion (31 Mar 2022)

Pat Buckley: I will be very brief. I appreciate how easy it has been to engage with the witnesses. I have taken so much out of today's meeting. I commend the witnesses on their report. All ombudsmen's offices should be easily accessible, no matter where they are based. I have learned so much from engaging in this meeting today and the public who are watching should be able to recognise what the...

Committee on Public Petitions: Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman Annual Report and Related Matters: Discussion (31 Mar 2022)

Pat Buckley: Ms McGovern covered a lot of things there with regard to being inclusive. I thank her very much.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (31 Mar 2022)

Pat Buckley: Agreed.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (31 Mar 2022)

Pat Buckley: I agree with the recommendation. In fairness, it is an extremely substantial reply.