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Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Surrogacy in Ireland and in Irish and International Law: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: Yes, absolutely. On the current situation, and this is all very new to me, Merrion Fertility Clinic is the only domestic surrogacy facility at the moment, is that correct?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Surrogacy in Ireland and in Irish and International Law: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: This might be a question for intending parents as well when they come in. From the process perspective, do people come to Merrion Fertility Clinic first because they are having trouble conceiving perhaps, and then consider the other options and routes? I am just wondering from a process perspective.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Surrogacy in Ireland and in Irish and International Law: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: We have plenty of time, if any member wants to come in with additional questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Surrogacy in Ireland and in Irish and International Law: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: This was a thorough session. So many questions were answered. It was really worthwhile. I thank the witnesses for coming in today and providing such clarity to us.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Schemes (7 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: 191. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the current waiting times for each of the retrofitting schemes available in the State by county; the number waiting on each waiting list and scheme in each county in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18930/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Schemes (7 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: 190. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when the interest rates for loans as part of the national home retrofitting scheme will be decided; when the one stop shops will be launched; if the locations of each have been determined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18929/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Schemes (7 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: 192. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will provide an update on the roll-out of solar panels for farmers; the supports and access that farmers currently have to access solar panels; if farmers will be able to access the microgeneration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18931/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Natural Gas Grid (7 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: 193. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will provide details of his permission on the banning of the development of future LNG terminals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18932/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Data Centres (7 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: 194. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will commit to looking at the role data centres play in rising energy demand in Ireland in view of recent commitments to curb energy demand in response to energy security concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18933/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (7 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: 225. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the latest waiting list figures for driver theory tests, driver tests and motorcycle tests in each county in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18921/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: National Parks and Wildlife Service (7 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: 265. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will provide an updated timeline on the review of the National Parks and Wildlife Service; when this will be published; the documentation that will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18928/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (7 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: 266. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will ensure that An Bord Pleanála has the necessary resources to effectively process applications for renewable energy projects; if he has carried out a capacity and demand analysis of a company (details supplied) to address any staffing needs ahead of large-scale infrastructure applications; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Foreshore Issues (7 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: 267. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will clear the lengthy backlog of foreshore licence applications for offshore renewables by redeploying into his Department three ecologists to the foreshore unit to address renewable energy applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18935/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Child Poverty (7 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: 314. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will provide an update on the Roadmap for Social Inclusion 2020-2025 in relation to child poverty considering the context of rising inflation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18936/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (7 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: 319. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the steps her Department is taking to streamline the process for persons needing to access an exceptional needs payment to make it more accessible and reduce the administrative burden on persons in view of rising energy costs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18937/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Community Welfare Services (7 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: 320. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of community welfare officers in the past five years by county in tabular form; if there are plans to increase the number of community welfare officers in view of rising energy prices, inflation and increasing needs from Ukrainian refugees; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18938/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (7 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: 373. To ask the Minister for Health the steps his Department is taking to address the current issue of medical card patients unable to obtain a dental appointment since the pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18939/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach (7 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: Apologies have been received from Deputies Costello and Funchion, who are running late but hope to make the meeting. Our first item of business is the election of the Leas-Chathaoirleach. Are there nominations for the position of Leas-Chathaoirleach?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach (7 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: As there are no other nominations, I congratulate Deputy Higgins on being elected Leas-Chathaoirleach of the committee. I propose that we suspend for a few moments to allow the witnesses to come in. Is that agreed? Agreed.