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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Children's Unmet Needs: Discussion (8 Dec 2020)

Jennifer Whitmore: I thank the witnesses for attending the committee today and for all the work they do on behalf of these children. Listening to Mr. Noble calling out the names of all the different organisations that come together to fight for these children's rights was stark. It is actually shameful how we treat those children. I have a number of questions. We have heard much about the impact on...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Children's Unmet Needs: Discussion (8 Dec 2020)

Jennifer Whitmore: I thank the witnesses. For them to be the voices of those children is important and we will take on board what they are saying. In response to Mr. Smyth, a simple temporary solution would be for the cessation of the standard operating procedures. Mr. Smyth obviously has serious concerns. The required consultation has not happened, either with Mr. Smyth's organisation or with the...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (9 Dec 2020)

Jennifer Whitmore: A constituent of mine from Wicklow has to present himself tomorrow for deportation. It is two weeks out from Christmas, we are in the middle of a pandemic and this man has lived in the country for 14 years contributing to his community during that time. It is inhumane to deport someone after 14 years of living somewhere. Unfortunately, he and many others are being caught in this limbo...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (10 Dec 2020)

Jennifer Whitmore: 468. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if bycatch reduction plans will be put in place in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42635/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (10 Dec 2020)

Jennifer Whitmore: 469. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures being considered to ensure that all vessels benefitting from bycatch TACs in 2021 comply with full catch documentation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42636/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (10 Dec 2020)

Jennifer Whitmore: 470. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures being considered to ensure the rapid recovery of the Celtic Sea cod and Celtic Sea whiting to go above the level capable of producing MSY; the monitoring processes recommended by STECF being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42637/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (10 Dec 2020)

Jennifer Whitmore: 471. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if measures such as CCTV will be put in place to ensure that all vessels benefitting from bycatch TACs in 2021 comply with full catch documentation; if not, the way in which Irish vessels will comply with the need for full catch documentation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42638/20]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electric Vehicles (15 Dec 2020)

Jennifer Whitmore: 142. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of smart meters that have been installed to date; the number of homes retrofitted to date; the number of electric vehicle charging points that have been implemented to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42940/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (15 Dec 2020)

Jennifer Whitmore: 161. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the proposed new DART station at a location (details supplied); the timeline for the proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42942/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (15 Dec 2020)

Jennifer Whitmore: 181. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the efforts being made to reduce waiting times for driver tests across the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43202/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (15 Dec 2020)

Jennifer Whitmore: 199. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will facilitate access to CRSS for businesses (details supplied) who do not currently qualify for the payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43129/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: National Parks and Wildlife Service (15 Dec 2020)

Jennifer Whitmore: 269. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when the review of the National Parks and Wildlife Service will conclude; the amount budgeted in budget 2021 to carry out subsequent changes and reforms as a result of the review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42938/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Information (15 Dec 2020)

Jennifer Whitmore: 270. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the progress made in establishing the wildlife crime unit; the funding being allocated to the new unit; the resources including the number and types of staff due to be allocated to the new unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42939/20]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Refugee Status (15 Dec 2020)

Jennifer Whitmore: 396. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of families and the number of unaccompanied children who have arrived in Ireland from the Moria camp in Greece to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42936/20]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Direct Provision System (15 Dec 2020)

Jennifer Whitmore: 397. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the timeline for publication of the White Paper to replace the current direct provision system; the funding that will be provided for reforms required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42937/20]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Parental Leave (15 Dec 2020)

Jennifer Whitmore: 398. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the progress in bringing forward the start date for the extended paid parent’s leave to earlier in the new year than was originally proposed in budget 2021; when the leave will be commenced for parents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42943/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (15 Dec 2020)

Jennifer Whitmore: 468. To ask the Minister for Health if there are age limits in Ireland on the consumption of energy drinks which can contain concentrated amounts of caffeine or other stimulants; if not, if there are plans to introduce age limits for energy drinks for those under 16 years of age as is the case in other jurisdictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43031/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (15 Dec 2020)

Jennifer Whitmore: 503. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the new primary healthcare centre for an area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42941/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Services (15 Dec 2020)

Jennifer Whitmore: 632. To ask the Minister for Health if alternative treatments provided to cancer patients are currently deemed essential; if not, if this will be reconsidered considering the mental and physical benefits offered to those suffering from a variety of illnesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43503/20]

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Directive: Motions (15 Dec 2020)

Jennifer Whitmore: I thank the Minister for attending today. It is beneficial we are having this discussion and that there will be a debate in the Dáil tomorrow. It is important the public get to see there are not only environmental costs to us not meeting our targets but economic and social costs. I note the Minister said this money will be going to Estonia and Denmark and will be contributing to them...