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Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (6 Mar 2024)

Pat Buckley: I have raised this issue in the Dáil before. Five weeks ago, I raised a Topical Issue matter regarding a young lady who was 17 years old. Her name is Katie Byrne, and she has been waiting for a hip operation for 14 years. That is absolutely bonkers. In that Topical Issue debate, I said to the Minister who was substituting at the time that I had approached the Minister, Deputy Stephen...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (6 Mar 2024)

Pat Buckley: It was sent directly to the Minister's mailbox.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (6 Mar 2024)

Pat Buckley: I thank the Minister of State.

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Flood Relief Schemes (5 Mar 2024)

Pat Buckley: 248. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the criteria for applying for humanitarian assistance after the recent flooding in east Cork (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10052/24]

Child and Youth Mental Health: Statements (29 Feb 2024)

Pat Buckley: I thank the Minister of State for being here. In fairness, it is not easy. I listened to most speakers today and to the Minister of State's opening statement, and it is true. People still hear it said that it is impossible to commit suicide in Ireland. It is actually impossible; a person cannot commit suicide in Ireland, since it was decriminalised in 1993. I want to put on the record...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Waterways Ireland (27 Feb 2024)

Pat Buckley: 265. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he is aware that Waterways Ireland is in the process of issuing a licence to the Portaneena Marina based in the Killinure Lough off Lough Ree outside Athlone (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8726/24]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Waterways Ireland (27 Feb 2024)

Pat Buckley: 266. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8727/24]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Vacant Properties (22 Feb 2024)

Pat Buckley: 180. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government to provide an update on the vacant property refurbishment grant, particularly in relation to Cork County Council; the stage of applications at present, particularly in relation to a person (details supplied); the number of applicants who have drawn down and received the grant to date; and if he will make a statement on the...

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Traveller Accommodation: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Feb 2024)

Pat Buckley: I thank the Chair. I note that she has saved the best for last.

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Traveller Accommodation: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Feb 2024)

Pat Buckley: I am happy enough with that. I would like to hear about the apprenticeships from Galway City Council.

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Traveller Accommodation: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Feb 2024)

Pat Buckley: That is lovely. I appreciate that. To reiterate, we are here to help. If we can assist in any way, please do come back to us.

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Traveller Accommodation: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Feb 2024)

Pat Buckley: I thank Dublin City Council and Galway City Council for coming before the committee. I know their time is precious. I mention the definition of a mobile home. We discussed looking at modular homes as being better value and having a longer timeframe. What would the witnesses' take on that be? It has to do with the preferences of the Traveller community. While we are on housing and when...

Committee on Public Petitions: Petition on Justice and Marine Safety: Discussion (22 Feb 2024)

Pat Buckley: I thank Deputy Whitmore for her patience. I am very proud of this committee. The fact that is that this lastchance.com for Mr. Gaffney. Any fellow outside the door would know what has gone on here. I have read the stuff about the case but listening to Mr. Gaffney and hearing it from him, I recognise the beauty and genuineness of him and his family and everything else. We must consider...

Committee on Public Petitions: Petition on Justice and Marine Safety: Discussion (22 Feb 2024)

Pat Buckley: It is absolutely mind-boggling. I am delighted Mr. Gaffney is here and has put the matter on record. That is extremely important. He has all the evidence. I do not come from a maritime background at all. I might have been picking periwinkles a number of years ago or something and I did not like that job either. Mr. Gaffney has all the evidence and nobody has asked him for it. As he...

Committee on Public Petitions: Petition on Justice and Marine Safety: Discussion (22 Feb 2024)

Pat Buckley: Exactly.

Committee on Public Petitions: Petition on Justice and Marine Safety: Discussion (22 Feb 2024)

Pat Buckley: That is only a label.

Committee on Public Petitions: Petition on Justice and Marine Safety: Discussion (22 Feb 2024)

Pat Buckley: Did Mr. Gaffney have to live on that boat? It was not that he gave up.

Committee on Public Petitions: Petition on Justice and Marine Safety: Discussion (22 Feb 2024)

Pat Buckley: And Mr. Gaffney has lost everything.

Committee on Public Petitions: Petition on Justice and Marine Safety: Discussion (22 Feb 2024)

Pat Buckley: I admire Mr. Gaffney for his strength and I envy him for his family and the people he has around him. I admire him because when an injustice happens, it should be automatically corrected so it does not happen again to somebody else, whereas here it is seems to be pushed under the carpet. Nobody is taking responsibility. Everybody is trying to find a technical way of getting out of it, such...

Committee on Public Petitions: Petition on Justice and Marine Safety: Discussion (22 Feb 2024)

Pat Buckley: I do not believe in Irish taxpayers’ money for this. No way. It has nothing to do with it.