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Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Petitions Received (11 Nov 2021)

Pat Buckley: That is agreed, Chair.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Petitions Received (11 Nov 2021)

Pat Buckley: I have no views to add, Chair. I would like to thank the secretariat and the case manager for getting the information for these people. I welcome the fact that everything is resuming on 14 November.

Rising Costs and Supply Security for Fuel and Energy: Motion [Private Members] (10 Nov 2021)

Pat Buckley: I have listened to the speakers and I congratulate the Rural Independent Group for bringing forward this motion. Only yesterday, I read a recent newspaper headline stating: Spain cuts soaring energy prices with emergency measures. Government expects to redirect €2.6bn from firms to consumers in next six months, with average monthly bill falling by 22%. Some Members today have...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (9 Nov 2021)

Pat Buckley: 239. To ask the Minister for Finance the way travel and subsistence payments for the construction sector, known as country money, are set; if there are discussions to increase the payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53972/21]

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

Pat Buckley: 83. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has considered a road funding indexed linked model to the number of kilometres of roads in each county as a fairer way of addressing funding shortages in certain counties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53600/21]

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

Pat Buckley: 84. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider a special road funding model to address access to coastal towns and villages and beaches to help to promote tourism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53601/21]

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...