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Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (30 Nov 2021)

Pat Buckley: 738. To ask the Minister for Health if the HSE has found an appropriate replacement building in Midleton, County Cork to provide mental health day care services if the Owenacurra Centre is to close; if so, the location of this building; if services are running at 100%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59132/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (30 Nov 2021)

Pat Buckley: 739. To ask the Minister for Health if the HSE has put in place a plan to retain all respite services and 24 beds and all short-term stay respite services in Midleton, County Cork if the Owenacurra Centre Closes; if so, the location these services will operate from; the start date for the retention of these services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59133/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (30 Nov 2021)

Pat Buckley: 740. To ask the Minister for Health the reason at least one nominated pharmacist in each town and village in east County Cork cannot administer the PCR tests; the reason this service is not being rolled out with families travelling from Youghal to Cork city to obtain this test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59134/21]

Joint Committee On Health: General Scheme of the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Nov 2021)

Pat Buckley: Good afternoon. Many of the areas have been already covered so I do not propose to rehash them. The Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 was mentioned. We appear to be tripping over ourselves in terms of that legislation and this Bill. Head 7 of the Bill deals with the capacity issues in regard to people making decisions. Head 87 deals with the nursing home supports scheme. I...

Joint Committee On Health: General Scheme of the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Nov 2021)

Pat Buckley: Does Mr. Ryan want to comment?

Joint Committee On Health: General Scheme of the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Nov 2021)

Pat Buckley: I will be brief. As Mr. Ryan said, most of us involved in this have had personal experience. It is closer to our hearts and we get more embedded in it as the debate goes on. As we speak today, some people are not being given chances within the mental health system for their own decision-making capacity. Family members, who have their best interests in mind, want to look after them. I...

Committee on Public Petitions: Direct Provision Policy and Related Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Nov 2021)

Pat Buckley: I thank Ms Buckley for her opening remarks. I echo the Chair's comments on the horrible tragedy over the weekend. It is ironic that we are discussing such terrible events. Ms Buckley indicated that the Department "will commence a review of progress made in reducing and improving process times." She noted that, based on the outcome of the review, the Department will decide whether...

Committee on Public Petitions: Direct Provision Policy and Related Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Nov 2021)

Pat Buckley: Excellent. I thank Ms Buckley.

Committee on Public Petitions: Direct Provision Policy and Related Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Nov 2021)

Pat Buckley: No, I am happy and attentively listening.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Petitions Received (25 Nov 2021)

Pat Buckley: We have spoken about this matter before. At the very start of this meeting we spoke about this committee being very strong and having the ability to punch about its weight, therefore I propose that we select the third recommendation. We should bring in these witnesses and hear what is really going on.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Petitions Received (25 Nov 2021)

Pat Buckley: Either or possibly both of those recommendations are more appropriate to keep more people in the loop and also keep the Department alive.

Mother and Baby Homes Redress Scheme: Motion [Private Members] (23 Nov 2021)

Pat Buckley: I welcome the fact the Government will not oppose the motion tonight. The Minister, Deputy O'Gorman, has heard the statements from the Deputies here tonight. They are true and we have all known people who have been directly affected. Obviously, the Minister has been in direct contact with people. However, when you listen to witness statements and to a woman saying how she breastfed her...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (23 Nov 2021)

Pat Buckley: 218. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when funding will be approved for the realignment project from Clogher Cross to Waterdyke, Shanballymore, Mallow, County Cork, on the N73; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57338/21]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Maritime Jurisdiction (23 Nov 2021)

Pat Buckley: 307. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will address a series of matters (details supplied) in relation to the Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57403/21]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Nov 2021)

Pat Buckley: Following the publication of the final report from the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes, the Government committed to establishing a restorative recognition scheme for survivors. The Government also committed to the provision of a form of enhanced medical card. Will the Minister indicate when that card will be issued?

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (16 Nov 2021)

Pat Buckley: 423. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the definition of an enhanced medical card; the services it will cover for those that have suffered in mother and baby homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56028/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (16 Nov 2021)

Pat Buckley: 424. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the date and month the enhanced medical cards will be issued to the survivors of the mother and baby institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56029/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Expenditure (16 Nov 2021)

Pat Buckley: 538. To ask the Minister for Health the amount of the maintenance budget for 2016 to 2020 and to date in 2021 that was spent on a health centre (details supplied) in Midleton, County Cork in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55681/21]

Joint Committee On Health: General Scheme of the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2021: Mental Health Commission (16 Nov 2021)

Pat Buckley: I thank the witnesses very much for all the work they have done and I wish them luck in the future. I hope they will have more powers as well. There are a lot of issues being covered, but I will focus on the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act. What rights do long-term patients in an approved centre have if a centre is due to be closed and they do not want to leave it because they...

Joint Committee On Health: General Scheme of the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2021: Mental Health Commission (16 Nov 2021)

Pat Buckley: Is Mr. Kiernan saying that, as it stands at the moment, the responsibility is with the provider even though the provider has done nothing to maintain the place? Its failure to maintain it has led to it having to close. The provider rules the roost and patients have no say. I fear that this is happening in other areas. Some patients have no choice but to go through the fair deal scheme,...