Results 181-200 of 2,351 for speaker:Pat Buckley

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (16 Nov 2023)

Pat Buckley: Yes, we will see what comes back from the Department of Transport.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (16 Nov 2023)

Pat Buckley: It is a fairly substantial response.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (16 Nov 2023)

Pat Buckley: No, Chair.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (16 Nov 2023)

Pat Buckley: Yes, absolutely.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (16 Nov 2023)

Pat Buckley: There is a chance she has got on telly.

Escalation of Violence in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (14 Nov 2023)

Pat Buckley: I am going to put a full stop here. It is as simple as this. We have to refer the Israeli Government to the ICC. I ask the Government to withdraw its amendment. A number of days ago, the High Representative, on behalf of the European Union, stated, "The EU condemns the use of hospitals and civilians as human shields by Hamas." The statement continues, "The EU emphasizes that...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Weather Events (14 Nov 2023)

Pat Buckley: 285. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a family (details supplied) will receive payment for the recent flooding in east Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49334/23]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Middle East (7 Nov 2023)

Pat Buckley: 94. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he is aware of the case of a person (details supplied); and what efforts he and the Government will make to see that they are safely returned to Ireland. [47298/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (7 Nov 2023)

Pat Buckley: 805. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he is aware of the case of a person (details supplied) who is currently in Gaza in the midst of the Israeli bombings; if she will provide a rationale for why his visa application to visit his family in Ireland was rejected; if she will review this application to provide the person with the support to leave Gaza to visit...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Weather Events (19 Oct 2023)

Pat Buckley: Yes. That was a massive gesture.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Weather Events (19 Oct 2023)

Pat Buckley: If I can find the community welfare officers. The local one is retired.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Weather Events (19 Oct 2023)

Pat Buckley: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for facilitating me in raising this issue. Midleton was described as a disaster zone or a swamp on media this morning, but it is not alone when it comes to this disaster. Killeagh, Whitegate, Lady's Bridge, Mogeely, Youghal, Inch and many other single dwellings dotted around east Cork have been affected by this flooding. Roads have been ripped up. In addition,...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Weather Events (19 Oct 2023)

Pat Buckley: I thank the Minister of State for his response. As I said, it is not a competition and I do not expect all questions to be answered. I acknowledge that the flood defence mechanisms that were put in place, such as in Mallow and Fermoy, actually worked. There should be an emphasis on that. Nobody could have predicted it affecting such a large area. In Midleton where the two rivers meet at...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (19 Oct 2023)

Pat Buckley: Following on from Deputy Doherty's comments on the flooding in Midleton, will the Tánaiste give a commitment to think outside the box and provide an immediate financial package for the householders and businesspeople affected? A boil water notice is in operation again, which will affect 9,000 people in Whitegate, Killeagh, Ladysbridge, Mogeely and surrounding areas. Many shops are not...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (19 Oct 2023)

Pat Buckley: Just to say that it is nice to see some progress being made. The issue has been ongoing for a long time. It has been very stressful. I congratulate the secretariat staff on their work. I agree with it.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (19 Oct 2023)

Pat Buckley: I am happy enough with it.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (19 Oct 2023)

Pat Buckley: I agree with the recommendations but I will be very interested in the petitioner's response. The petition mentioned the Disability Act two or three times but it also mentioned the optional protocol. We had a chance in 2018, when we ratified most of the UNCRPD, to ratify the optional protocol but did not do so. The excuse from the HSE is weak. It is saying that it cannot provide the service...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (19 Oct 2023)

Pat Buckley: Yes, that would make sense. At least then we would be able to ascertain the level of demand.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (19 Oct 2023)

Pat Buckley: I suspect there are two waiting lists. There is the original waiting list and then there is a waiting list to get on that waiting list.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (19 Oct 2023)

Pat Buckley: Yes.