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Debenhams Ireland Redundancies: Motion [Private Members] (22 Jul 2020)

Pat Buckley: I thank those parties that brought this motion. Sinn Féin fully supports the Debenhams workers and it is public knowledge that many of our representatives have stood shoulder to shoulder with these people. Some Members have already mentioned Sinn Féin's proposals for changing the laws and closing the loopholes in this. It was mentioned that Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (16 Jul 2020)

Pat Buckley: I have spent the last three years raising the issue of school transport and catchment areas. In east Cork we have a problem with school places. Some people have to travel outside their catchment area and it is their only option to get a school place but when they go for school transport, they fall outside the remit and end up having concessionary tickets. They are not covered under the...

National Oil Reserves Agency (Amendment) and Provision of Central Treasury Services Bill 2020: Second Stage (15 Jul 2020)

Pat Buckley: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill. I do not like to use scripts but I have edited it down since our time has been cut short. Projects aimed at reducing emissions, increasing renewable energy production, improving energy efficiency and helping regions hit by changes to cut carbon emissions are expected to be the beneficiaries of funding from a climate action fund. I will...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Marine Casualty Investigations Board (14 Jul 2020)

Pat Buckley: This judgment has serious implications. It is about accountability and responsibility. It beggars belief that this judgment has come back from the European Union. It was not too long ago that we raised other marine safety issues relating to lifeboat gear, the Coast Guard and so on in the House. It is imperative that the matter is investigated. We have to get clarity in respect of what...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Complaints Procedures (14 Jul 2020)

Pat Buckley: 912. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if her Department was notified of a hunger strike or protest in Cork prison in July 2013 by the Prison Service; if an official complaint was made known to the governor at the time; the action taken by the governor as a result of these complaints; if there was an investigation into these claims; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Special Educational Needs (14 Jul 2020)

Pat Buckley: 1012. To ask the Minister for Health if the HSE has a legal duty to refer children to the National Council for Special Education or a special educational needs officer in circumstances in which there may be an educational need at present or in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14721/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Special Educational Needs (14 Jul 2020)

Pat Buckley: 1013. To ask the Minister for Health if the HSE has a requirement and-or an obligation, or a legal duty, to properly set out in service statements full details of all services available to meet the needs of a child in terms of timelines in which to deliver assessments of needs reports and other issues; if there is an obligation on the HSE to have an appropriate complaints mechanism to deal...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Special Educational Needs (14 Jul 2020)

Pat Buckley: 1014. To ask the Minister for Health if the HSE has a requirement or legal duty to refer a child to the National Council for Special Education and-or the special needs officer for future educational needs and services and the timeline for services for therapy and health needs; if the HSE has a requirement to provide details of services that are available; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Assisted Human Reproduction (14 Jul 2020)

Pat Buckley: 1297. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to ensure that same sex couples that received IUI and or IVF abroad will have full recognition of their parentage on birth certificates registered here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15948/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (14 Jul 2020)

Pat Buckley: 1301. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the findings of a review (details supplied) on vaginal mesh; his plans to implement similar responses to the issue here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15963/20]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Youth Services (9 Jul 2020)

Pat Buckley: I thank the Minister for his reply. He will get to know me. I am straightforward and I do not mess around with politeness that is not needed. The Minister mentioned assessments, ETBs and so on. The first hurdle is Covid. If the virus comes back, will we blame Covid? I understand this matter was raised with the Minister at short notice but that is also the case with me. There is a...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Youth Services (9 Jul 2020)

Pat Buckley: I welcome the Minister, Deputy O'Gorman, to the club. Sometimes he will get an easy ride and sometimes he will not. This issue was only brought to me late last night. What is known in Carrigtwohill in east Cork as the CDYS, the Cloyne Diocesan Youth Service, is facing closure because of a lack of funding. From the information I received, it is a youth cafe that may close by 22 July and...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (9 Jul 2020)

Pat Buckley: Is the Tánaiste aware of the British independent medicines and medical devices safety review which was published earlier this month? The review sets out nine major recommendations to address the serious medical deficiencies and anguish caused to patients who received pelvic mesh implants. Will the Government do the same or something similar to address the serious issue in this country?

Affordable Housing: Motion [Private Members] (7 Jul 2020)

Pat Buckley: I congratulate the Ministers and welcome the opportunity to speak on this important motion. Housing was one of the biggest issues of February's general election. People who I met on the campaign told me they were put to the pin of their collar and mentally stressed. Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil were in power for the last four years and have failed to deliver affordable homes to rent or...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Refurbishment (30 Jun 2020)

Pat Buckley: 193. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a school (details supplied) will reopen; the reason no date has been given for the completion of repairs to the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13238/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Occupational Therapy (16 Jun 2020)

Pat Buckley: 508. To ask the Minister for Health when county and city council occupational therapists will be allowed back to work in order that assessment of patient needs can be addressed relating to qualifying for adaptation grants for recent amputees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10705/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (3 Jun 2020)

Pat Buckley: 195. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason there is such a disparity between private school bus operators who have received no payments after the Covid-19 restrictions were introduced and private school bus operators such as in the case of a company (details supplied). [8689/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (3 Jun 2020)

Pat Buckley: 533. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the provision of PPE for home help and carers. [8408/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (3 Jun 2020)

Pat Buckley: 534. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to ensure that all carers are provided with a medical card; the reason for this not being the case at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8409/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (3 Jun 2020)

Pat Buckley: 883. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address a matter raised in correspondence from a person (details supplied) regarding driver tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8495/20]