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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes (2 May 2024)

Pat Buckley: I reiterate what my two Cork East colleagues were saying about the flooding. I thank the Minister of State. I met him in Midleton and I put in a number of parliamentary questions which, in fairness, the responses were fairly detailed. I echo what previous speakers said. The three problems here are fear, frustration and the pace. It seems there are solutions but it is about the pace at...

Committee on Public Petitions: Public Petition on Kiltimagh Water Scheme: Discussion (25 Apr 2024)

Pat Buckley: I have been observing most of this meeting. In our job, we listen to two sides of the story and somewhere in the middle is the truth. We are very familiar with this. It is down to communication, unfortunately, whether it is the people of Kiltimagh or anywhere else. We have had issues before with communications with county councils breaking down, memorandums of understanding being signed...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (25 Apr 2024)

Pat Buckley: That is agreed. An awful lot of work has gone into that but, my God, we will have to get to the end of it at some stage. It is going on too long. It is mad.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (25 Apr 2024)

Pat Buckley: That is agreed. We are limited in this regard.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (25 Apr 2024)

Pat Buckley: I echo the Chair's sentiments. It is a disgrace. For the benefit of the people out there, it is just a matter of having 10% additional time for these people. That is all it is. It is not millions and millions. It is about the urgency, but also the regression if they are not given enough time to do these junior certificate exams, for example. They will not progress to the next stage....

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (25 Apr 2024)

Pat Buckley: No. I just thank everybody for facilitating the meeting today. People never see the reams of paperwork and research that goes into this. I thank everybody involved.

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Report Stage (24 Apr 2024)

Pat Buckley: ...that this provision is mind boggling. I could name a couple of hundred local clubs that run lotteries, whether for rugby or soccer, as well as community groups. We even raise funds for the St. Patrick's Day parade. For me, the Government is shutting down the heartbeat of any community. Sport, in particular, is vital for the mental health and well-being of people in the community. It...

Support for Carers: Motion [Private Members] (24 Apr 2024)

Pat Buckley: I thank the Regional Group for bringing forward the motion. We heard from previous speakers about the people who care for others. It is personal but there is the knock-on effect of poverty, mental health issues and so on. I am going to concentrate on the good work that carers do, in particular on an amazing and successful story that I raised in the House a number of months ago. One...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Substance Misuse (23 Apr 2024)

Pat Buckley: 664. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 270 of 22 February 2024, if hexahydrocannabinol is defined as a psychoactive drug under existing legislation and relating schedules; if not, the steps he has taken to regulate the sale of the drug for human consumption, especially in circumstances where it may be purchased by minors or without any information regarding...

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Give Travellers the Floor: Discussion (18 Apr 2024)

Pat Buckley: You are the boss, Chair.

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Give Travellers the Floor: Discussion (18 Apr 2024)

Pat Buckley: We always save the best for last.

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Give Travellers the Floor: Discussion (18 Apr 2024)

Pat Buckley: ...and that it is it; it is finished." Keep coming back into us. Keep getting at the committee. Tell us what is wrong and we will try to fix it, the whole group together. I thank the Chair for her patience.

Disability Justice: Motion [Private Members] (17 Apr 2024)

Pat Buckley: I thank the Minister for being here today. I thank Solidarity-People Before Profit for tabling this motion. Much has been covered here. This is about disability justice and disability injustice. Many people have covered the options of trying to get work, proper living accommodation and public transport. There is a myriad of barriers after barriers. I have raised how bad the system is...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Museum Projects (16 Apr 2024)

Pat Buckley: It is interesting. Listening to the first half of the Minister of State's response, I thought it was brilliant that she outlined the whole history of the LÉ Eithne for me. We will lose all of that. I am disappointed by the fact that the contracts have been signed, but contracts can be pulled. I will go to both Ministers who are responsible because, as I said, the amount of history...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Museum Projects (16 Apr 2024)

Pat Buckley: I thank the Minister of State for taking the question. There seems to bit of a Cork contingent here tonight, for a change. I wish to read into the record a statement from the Sinn Féin spokesperson on Gaeilge, the Gaeltacht, arts, culture and heritage, Deputy Ó Snodaigh. It is to do with the scrapping of the LÉ Eithne. It states: Opting to scrap the vessel without even...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (9 Apr 2024)

Pat Buckley: 363. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to provide an update on what interim measures have been implemented in east Cork after the most recent flooding disaster; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15031/24]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (9 Apr 2024)

Pat Buckley: 364. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if interim flood relief measures can be put in place as soon as possible to prevent further flooding in parts of Midleton, Castlemartyr, Whitegate Village and Mogeely; what immediate supports are available to those housing estates to expedite the safety of those homes and prevent future flooding; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (9 Apr 2024)

Pat Buckley: 423. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide a progress report on a school (details supplied); if tenders have been awarded to begin the school builds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13977/24]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Development Contributions (9 Apr 2024)

Pat Buckley: 625. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will consider extending the temporary development contribution waiver scheme, given it is due to expire in April 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13992/24]

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Traveller Accommodation: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Mar 2024)

Pat Buckley: I thank the witnesses for coming in. I read the submissions and listened to the opening statements. There is frustration on their side and on our side regarding the people who are stuck in the middle, the Travelling community, and also the local authorities. Ms Heavey stated that the local authorities may ignore their legal obligations. However, if they are not given the resources, it...