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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Surrogacy in Ireland and in Irish and International Law: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Jun 2022)
Jennifer Whitmore: I thank Ms Armstrong and we really appreciate having her here today. I now call on Ms Holub to make her opening statement, which she will make in Ukrainian. A translation has been provided to the committee.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Surrogacy in Ireland and in Irish and International Law: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Jun 2022)
Jennifer Whitmore: For people listening to or reading this debate, Ms Holub is very determined that there should be no recognition on the birth certificate.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Surrogacy in Ireland and in Irish and International Law: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Jun 2022)
Jennifer Whitmore: Would Ms Meghan Schiewe like to answer that?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Surrogacy in Ireland and in Irish and International Law: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Jun 2022)
Jennifer Whitmore: We have lost Ms Schiewe there.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Surrogacy in Ireland and in Irish and International Law: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Jun 2022)
Jennifer Whitmore: We will go now to Deputy Emer Higgins.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Surrogacy in Ireland and in Irish and International Law: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Jun 2022)
Jennifer Whitmore: Thank you very much.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Surrogacy in Ireland and in Irish and International Law: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Jun 2022)
Jennifer Whitmore: The connection seems to be gone again.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Surrogacy in Ireland and in Irish and International Law: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Jun 2022)
Jennifer Whitmore: Please do.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Surrogacy in Ireland and in Irish and International Law: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Jun 2022)
Jennifer Whitmore: If Ms Schiewe switches off her camera, it might help the connection.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Surrogacy in Ireland and in Irish and International Law: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Jun 2022)
Jennifer Whitmore: Thank you very much.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Surrogacy in Ireland and in Irish and International Law: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Jun 2022)
Jennifer Whitmore: Thank you. Would Ms Embury like to make a comment on that?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Surrogacy in Ireland and in Irish and International Law: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Jun 2022)
Jennifer Whitmore: I thank all the witnesses for participating today. I also want to acknowledge that they have told us their stories, which are so important. Many people are concerned about the surrogates in the discussion around surrogacy. They talk about vulnerable surrogates and how they can be protected. It is clear that once the right regulatory systems are in place, we are talking about women who are...
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Jun 2022)
Jennifer Whitmore: The Joint Committee on International Surrogacy is due to complete its work over the coming weeks. I have been contacted by a number of concerned families, including some in my constituency, who are worried about recent comments by the Minister for Health in which he stated that it was agreed there would be amendments to the Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022 ready to go within 12...
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Jun 2022)
Jennifer Whitmore: The Minister said he would bring forward amendments. Obviously, the committee cannot draw up amendments.
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Jun 2022)
Jennifer Whitmore: That was not specified by the Minister.
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Jun 2022)
Jennifer Whitmore: I thank the Taoiseach.
- EirGrid, Electricity and Turf (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (28 Jun 2022)
Jennifer Whitmore: We have a very long two and a half years ahead if we must continue to face this Punch and Judy show between Fine Gael and Sinn Féin. There is an issue in regard to pre-legislative scrutiny and the processes behind it in respect of this Bill. It is not acceptable that most of us are standing up with questions for the Minister of State rather than being able to debate from a position of...
- EirGrid, Electricity and Turf (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (29 Jun 2022)
Jennifer Whitmore: I would also like to have that information. The Commission for Regulation of Utilities, CRU, has estimated that as a result of the measure of providing 450 MW of energy, the actual cost on domestic bills will be €40 per bill. Yesterday in the Chamber I asked the Minister to indicate whether that 450 MW was the total of what will be supplied. What is the potential full cost that...
- EirGrid, Electricity and Turf (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (29 Jun 2022)
Jennifer Whitmore: On that point on the €40, I asked the Minister of State yesterday and it would appear the CRU has also undertaken to procure an additional 200 MW, which it has already done. Two questions arise. Will that 200 MW equate to approximately €20 on each domestic bill as well? How was that 200 MW procured in the absence of this legislation?
- EirGrid, Electricity and Turf (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (29 Jun 2022)
Jennifer Whitmore: I, too, speak in support of this amendment. The Social Democrats had an amendment on data centres as well but, unfortunately, it was ruled out of order. The key thing, however, is the principle of the amendment and I hope the Minister will take on board these discussions. I was disappointed in the Chairman of the committee and his comments yesterday because a brief Google search or a review...