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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (3 Nov 2021)

Pat Buckley: 85. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department will make emergency funding available to East Cork Municipal Council to address the serious road safety issues at Churchtown South in east County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53602/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (2 Nov 2021)

Pat Buckley: 882. To ask the Minister for Health his plans for capacity planning and reform within the National Ambulance Service. [52305/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (2 Nov 2021)

Pat Buckley: 883. To ask the Minister for Health the average response time of ambulances in east County Cork; the number of ambulances ordinarily based at each location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52306/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (2 Nov 2021)

Pat Buckley: 884. To ask the Minister for Health the number of paramedics assigned to ambulance services in east County Cork; and the optimum number of paramedics that should serve that area. [52307/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (2 Nov 2021)

Pat Buckley: 913. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 93 of 19 October 2021, if the HSE has applied for funding from the €15 million major capital works funding or the €13 million minor capital works funding to protect the mental health services in the Owenacurra Centre, Midleton, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52443/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (2 Nov 2021)

Pat Buckley: 982. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to a situation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52753/21]

Joint Committee On Health: General Scheme of the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2021: Department of Health (2 Nov 2021)

Pat Buckley: A lot of work has gone into this and there are a lot of substantial changes. I like the extension of who is going to police all of this and the extra powers in it. The witnesses spoke about capacity within the Act but we also need capacity within the system to complement the Act. I have not gone through all these amendments, although I have gone through an awful lot of them. The board is...

Joint Committee On Health: General Scheme of the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2021: Department of Health (2 Nov 2021)

Pat Buckley: I thank the witnesses for their responses. I just want to put on the record that the protected disclosures system is not just weak but is absolutely flat. Unfortunately, in my experience, those who have made protected disclosures within the mental health system have been penalised. One issue in particular has never been properly resolved. The individual ticked all of the boxes and went...

Joint Committee On Health: General Scheme of the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2021: Department of Health (2 Nov 2021)

Pat Buckley: Under the explanatory notes on the advance healthcare directives and decision-making capacity, there is a recommendation to amend the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act. Is this to cover 16- and 17-year-olds?

Joint Committee On Health: General Scheme of the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2021: Department of Health (2 Nov 2021)

Pat Buckley: If I recall correctly, it is in the list of expert group recommendations. It is in recommendations Nos. 126 and 127, under the heading "Advance Healthcare Directives". The Act is there already, it would just be a matter of reintroducing it. It would complement the proposed Bill. I also wish to flag up a huge problem in Ireland regarding mental health and disability. If a child, a...

Covid-19: Reframing the Challenge, Continuing our Recovery and Reconnecting: Statements (21 Oct 2021)

Pat Buckley: I listened to the Minister's opening comments earlier. I am not here to bash anybody. I thank all the front-line workers. We could spend 20 minutes naming all of the jobs. I am worried about clarity and the short notice. We have the jazz festival in Cork this weekend. I have been speaking to many business owners who were planning for additional hours. It is hitting that sector again....

Joint Committee On Health: Impact of Covid-19 on Children: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

Pat Buckley: I thank Mr. Church, Ms Connolly and Ms Keane for coming before the committee this morning. The one beauty about these committees is that a lot more can be said and printed here than in any media or newspapers. It is a great opportunity to get the truth and the real stuff out there. I will turn first to Barnardos with a question for Ms Connolly and Ms Keane. The opening statement showed...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Mental Health Services (19 Oct 2021)

Pat Buckley: I thank the Minister of State for her reply. I have a copy of the report from 2016. I have been trying to say that the HSE was told back in 2016. In 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021, therefore, it was okay for people to live in the centre but now it is unsafe. The Minister of State is blaming the Mental Health Commission, which is there to improve services. The HSE has ignored all...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Mental Health Services (19 Oct 2021)

Pat Buckley: 93. To ask the Minister for Health the detail of work to improve the responsiveness of the HSE to reports regarding the conditions of mental health facilities and to provide oversight and accountability in this regard. [50595/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Mental Health Services (19 Oct 2021)

Pat Buckley: I ask for the detail of work to improve the responsiveness of the HSE to reports regarding the conditions of mental health facilities and to provide oversight and accountability in this regard.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Mental Health Services (19 Oct 2021)

Pat Buckley: I welcome the Minister of State's reply. This issue has to do with the Mental Health Commission but it also has to do with the HSE. There have been reports about this in 2016, 2018 and 2020, as well as two reports in March 2021 making recommendations that were due to be completed in 2016. The HSE does not seem to have the accountability to stand over its own buildings. This goes back to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (19 Oct 2021)

Pat Buckley: 199. To ask the Minister for Health the expected costs, work and timeline for renovation or refurbishment of the Owenacurra Mental Health Centre in Midleton, County Cork. [50594/21]

Financial Resolutions 2021 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (14 Oct 2021)

Pat Buckley: I have listened to many speeches in the last few days. The Government is out of touch. It is not listening to what is happening outside this box, which is crazy. If you are a renter, this budget does nothing for you. The energy prices, with the carbon tax, have gone off the scale. There will be probably the most expensive childcare system in Europe. If you are trying to get to school,...