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Topical Issue Debate: Counselling Services Provision (8 Nov 2016)

Pat Buckley: The demand for counselling in primary care, CIPC, is steadily growing. The number of referrals increased from 14,407 in 2014 to 17,000 in 2015. Waiting lists for access to a first appointment are long and growing. A total of 2,496 people were waiting for counselling at the end of the first quarter of 2016. Of these, 45%, or 1,119 people, were waiting for between four and 12 weeks; 21%, or...

Topical Issue Debate: Counselling Services Provision (8 Nov 2016)

Pat Buckley: I thank the Minister of State for her reply. She accepts that there is a significant and growing demand for the CIPC service. We have had numerous discussions in the House about mental health and it keeps coming back to the same thing. We know that there is increased demand for the CIPC service. Why can we not fund it properly? The Government had promised to spend approximately...

Public Sector Pay: Motion [Private Members] (8 Nov 2016)

Pat Buckley: They are.

Public Sector Pay: Motion [Private Members] (8 Nov 2016)

Pat Buckley: This will probably be my shortest speech. When the Government gives a fiver a week to a pensioner and €2.70 a week to a young person on the dole, how can we possibly justify giving ourselves an extra €100 a week on top of all we have? Rents increased by 11% in September, yet we are spending our time here increasing wages instead of introducing rent certainty. How can people...

Social Welfare Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2016)

Pat Buckley: A few budgets ago, in the deepest darkest days of austerity, the Fine Gael-Labour Government cut the jobseeker's payment for people under the age of 26. This was not just a very low blow to unemployed people at a time when jobs were particularly scarce, it was also a direct attack on the young adults of Ireland. It was a loud and clear message from the Government to the generation that had...

Social Welfare Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2016)

Pat Buckley: -----or enough saved to get the boat if they are lucky. Having got a few column inches from their feigned protest a few weeks ago Fianna Fáil have now turned around and said that they will actually support this Bill. It is a shame. The people know it and the Members know it.

Select Committee on the Future of Healthcare: Integration of Health and Social Care: St. Patrick's Mental Health Services (9 Nov 2016)

Pat Buckley: I thank the witnesses for their presentation. The previous speaker touched on the issue of addiction or the dual diagnosis, as we call it, which appears to be a major problem in this country. Having met many people in recent weeks and months I am aware that accessing help within the system seems to be a stumbling block for many people. Could the witnesses point us in the right direction in...

Select Committee on the Future of Healthcare: Integration of Health and Social Care: St. Patrick's Mental Health Services (9 Nov 2016)

Pat Buckley: I thank Mr. Maher for his answer. The following simplistic scenario seems to have been prevalent with people with whom I have dealt directly over the years on this issue. An individual presents himself or herself at the accident and emergency department in a highly intoxicated state and threatens to take his or her life. The health care staff cannot touch the person because he or she is...

Select Committee on the Future of Healthcare: Integration of Health and Social Care: St. Patrick's Mental Health Services (9 Nov 2016)

Pat Buckley: I thank Professor Lucey.

Select Committee on the Future of Healthcare: Integration of Health and Social Care: St. Patrick's Mental Health Services (9 Nov 2016)

Pat Buckley: I thank the Chairman.

Select Committee on the Future of Healthcare: Community and Social Care Support: Discussion (9 Nov 2016)

Pat Buckley: I thank Dr. McDaid for her work. It has been amazing reading about what the group has achieved over the years. It has been extremely beneficial. I will only make a few points as Deputies have made similar points. I was struck by the cuts made to the budget for resource centres. Dr. McDaid mentioned repeatedly that prevention is better than cure and that if we do not nip it in the bud,...

Select Committee on the Future of Healthcare: Community and Social Care Support: Discussion (9 Nov 2016)

Pat Buckley: The Chairman has addressed many of the issues around community and primary care about which I had intended to ask questions. The point was made that carers are neglecting their own health and failing to undergo medical procedures because they are unable to put in place alternative care arrangements. That is very alarming. Time and again we have heard at this committee, including again...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (10 Nov 2016)

Pat Buckley: Is there anything in legislation that gives the HSE powers to instruct nurses to remove patients from hospital beds? I refer to a story that was carried on RTE yesterday.

Mental Health Services Funding: Motion [Private Members] (15 Nov 2016)

Pat Buckley: I move amendment No. 1:To delete all words after “Dáil Éireann” and substitute the following:“notes:— the commitment by Fine Gael in its post-election agreement with Fianna Fáil to increase funding annually for mental health services and fully implement A Vision for Change; — that the July 2016 estimate from the Department of Health indicated...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (15 Nov 2016)

Pat Buckley: 214. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to build a new school at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34557/16]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Water Charges (17 Nov 2016)

Pat Buckley: 67. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the contingency plans, in place to provide Irish Water with an additional €58 million in the event that the Oireachtas votes to abolish water charges in 2017. [35459/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Community Care (29 Nov 2016)

Pat Buckley: 558. To ask the Minister for Health the reason for the closure of the community health clinic in Youghal, County Cork; the reason no prior notice was given to those who use the service; and his plans to ensure that local persons are not affected. [37313/16]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Adoption Records Provision (29 Nov 2016)

Pat Buckley: 764. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if her attention has been drawn to concerns that the records of the victims of a mother and baby home (details supplied) in Cork are not being stored safely; if there are plans to digitise the records; and if so, when this will be completed. [37312/16]

Cannabis for Medicinal Use (Regulations) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (1 Dec 2016)

Pat Buckley: First, I commend Deputy Gino Kenny for bringing this Bill. It gives each of us a great opportunity. I have listened to the speakers and, despite what people think, we are human beings, we have feelings and we take matters on board. We are well aware of what is happening outside the House. This is a clean and fair debate. When Deputy Harty spoke earlier I looked at the opening line of my...

Personal Explanation by Member (7 Dec 2016)

Pat Buckley: No.