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Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (27 Jul 2021)

Pat Buckley: 3252. To ask the Minister for Health the number of second dose vaccination appointments which have been missed by CHO; and if there is a contingency plan for ensuring that no vaccine is wasted where possible as this seems to be a growing problem in the Cork city and county area. [41058/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (27 Jul 2021)

Pat Buckley: 3305. To ask the Minister for Health the breakdown of the waiting lists for CAMHS split into CHOs specifying the circumstances in which persons have been waiting over 1, 3, 6, 12 and 18 months respectively. [41311/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (27 Jul 2021)

Pat Buckley: 3306. To ask the Minister for Health the breakdown of the waiting lists for all national counselling service options respectively split into CHOs specifying the circumstances in which persons have been waiting over 1, 3, 6, 12 and 18 months respectively. [41312/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Suicide Incidence (27 Jul 2021)

Pat Buckley: 3307. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to improve the collection, availability and communication to the public of data relating to suicide and self-harm incidences given recent misleading claims around these figures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41314/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (27 Jul 2021)

Pat Buckley: 3308. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to provide additional post-lockdown mental health supports to assist persons who suffered with isolation and other negative effects during this difficult period as well as those who are grieving the loss of loved ones or dealing with significant health impact from Covid-19 infection. [41315/21]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (27 Jul 2021)

Pat Buckley: 3431. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the reason funding was not provided for a centre (details supplied) to ensure it is fully staffed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39255/21]

Health (Amendment) (No.2) Bill 2021: Second Stage (14 Jul 2021)

Pat Buckley: It has been said many times that we cannot support something that segregates our citizens and leaves them behind. We cannot pit family members against family members. My daughter works in a restaurant. What Deputy Martin Kenny said is true - tensions are already rising about who can go in and who cannot. I have spoken to a good number of publicans about this matter since Monday. They are...

Long-Term Residential Care: Motion [Private Members] (13 Jul 2021)

Pat Buckley: The motion calls for a public inquiry into the deaths of people in nursing homes during Covid-19, including the quality of care that was provided. I am conscious there has to be balance found here. Nursing home staff have been under severe pressure and resources are probably also a factor. The Irish Association of Social Workers and the bereaved families of residents of the Ballynoe...

Residential Tenancies (No. 2) Bill 2021: From the Seanad (8 Jul 2021)

Pat Buckley: I want to be clear on why we put in the amendment because I want it on the record. We tabled the amendment because of the fact that the RPZ legislation was based on the electoral areas. I mention two areas in particular - Carrigaline and somewhere in Meath. One half of the Main Street in Carrigaline will be in an RPZ and the other half will not because of the redrawing of the boundaries....

Committee on Public Petitions: Direct Provision Policy and Related Matters: Discussion (8 Jul 2021)

Pat Buckley: I thank the witnesses. Much has been covered. I want to go back over a few issues. We are having a conversation about conditions in direct provision. I have spoken to Mr. Henderson and a few of the people who were outside yesterday. Let us be honest. The majority of these people come from very bad situations. They come here hoping for sanctuary. We have a reputation of being an open...

Committee on Public Petitions: Direct Provision Policy and Related Matters: Discussion (8 Jul 2021)

Pat Buckley: I thank Dr. Lannon for his honesty.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (8 Jul 2021)

Pat Buckley: It is agreed.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (8 Jul 2021)

Pat Buckley: I agree that these are fairly similar petitions but Senator Buttimer might remember something similar came up in a previous petition.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (8 Jul 2021)

Pat Buckley: I am shocked that we are back to it in 2021. I note a number of recommendations there as well. The first petition, that the secretariat advises is similar to a petition that was submitted, is the one the Chairman covered to make the two the same petition. However, it was what has been alleged here, on, I suppose, the Shannon Estuary. It says here that there are currently legal...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (8 Jul 2021)

Pat Buckley: They are fairly similar. This is what I am afraid of. I would go with the recommendation on the first one of Mr. Jamie Forde Kelly. On the recommendation, as one can see, there has been a considerable amount of work undertaken on this petition and the secretariat advises in respect of the report received on unathorised developments by Mr. Forde Kelly that Portaneena Marina is currently the...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (8 Jul 2021)

Pat Buckley: With all due respect, through the Chair. The man has apologised and you are at character assassination here.

Post Office Network: Motion [Private Members] (7 Jul 2021)

Pat Buckley: I thank the Regional Group of Independents for bringing forward this motion again and our own Deputy O'Rourke for putting our amendment forward. I welcome the majority of the Minister of State's response. Much of the PSO aspect has been covered but this is about the vital nature and the seriousness of losing a service like the post office in any town, village or city. It is just...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Jul 2021)

Pat Buckley: The Taoiseach may be aware that the Owenacurra health centre in Midleton is to close in October. With the current Covid crisis and the hacking of the HSE, it has been very difficult to get answers. Is there any way the Department of the Taoiseach or the Department of Health could find out what is going to happen with that centre when it closes in October? Nineteen long-stay patients will...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authorities (6 Jul 2021)

Pat Buckley: 244. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if his Department has received Cork County Council’s assessment of funding document; if he has taken on board the recommendations of the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36368/21]

Joint Committee On Health: Impacts of Covid-19 on Youth Mental Health and Psychological Services: Discussion (6 Jul 2021)

Pat Buckley: I thank the Acting Chairman. I will be very brief because time is short. All of us have meetings after meetings for a meeting about a meeting before we go to the meeting to talk about that meeting. Anyway, much has already been raised but there are some main issues that keep coming up. I love our guests' frankness about it because I am black and blue in the face from listening to...