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Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Supplementary) (8 Mar 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: I thank the Minister for his updates. My first question follows on from Deputy O'Rourke's points about poverty-proofing and the use of departmental funds for the universal electricity rebate. There have been talks about excise duty rates and a swing mechanism being put in place for that. Has the Government had any discussions about VAT reductions? Hitting the VAT and tax would have been a...

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Supplementary) (8 Mar 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: It was announced in December so it has been talked about for a long time. Going through a legislative process is not the quickest way to deal with this sort of stuff, whereas cutting VAT or excise on fuel is an immediate measure the Government could have taken.

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Supplementary) (8 Mar 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: On that question, is there a requirement on the one-stop-shops in their operating the licence with the Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland, or is there a condition they must target what houses they look at, so it is not just left to the authority to pick the ones that could be relatively cheap and easy to do?

Rising Energy Costs: Motion [Private Members] (22 Mar 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: I welcome the motion and the opportunity to speak on and debate this issue. Unfortunately it is not the first time we have debated this issue and it will not be the last time we do so. Each time we have these debates and discussions the crisis is bigger for people. The Government's responses have failed to meet the needs of those people and the crisis gets worse and worse. Those who are...

Ban on Sex for Rent Bill 2022: Second Stage [Private Members] (23 Mar 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: I thank Deputy Cian O'Callaghan for the work he has put into this issue, which has largely not been dealt with by the Government. It has been off the political agenda in this country even though there are some reports of it being dealt with in the UK. It has probably been off the agenda here because unless one has been in the footsteps of someone who faces the rental crisis that this...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (23 Mar 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: Considering the high rate of Covid and the impact it is having on our communities and our hospital capacity, I ask the Minister to indicate a clear timeframe for the roll-out of the fourth vaccine jab, particularly for those who are most vulnerable. When will older people and vulnerable individuals be able to get their fourth vaccination? Anyone who has had this particular dose of the...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Ukraine War (22 Mar 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: 22. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the resources that are being made available to local Intreo offices to help host families of Ukrainian individuals coming to Ireland under the Temporary Protection Directive 2001/55 EC; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14884/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Ukraine War (22 Mar 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: 49. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the role that local Intreo offices are playing in facilitating Ukrainians coming to Ireland under the Temporary Protection Directive 2001/55 EC; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14883/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (22 Mar 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: 134. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when the new microgeneration scheme will be published; when renewable energy communities will be able to take part and a status update on the Commission on Regulation of Utilities’ involvement in development a scheme for communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14290/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (22 Mar 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: 135. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when the energy poverty strategy will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14293/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ukraine War (22 Mar 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: 215. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has engaged with Polish authorities regarding Ireland sending buses and airplanes to transport Ukrainian refugees to Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14943/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ukraine War (22 Mar 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: 216. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has engaged with the bus and airline sectors to provide transport for Ukrainian refugees coming to Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14944/22]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Legislative Measures (22 Mar 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: 296. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will include a provision on the regulation of digital marketing of breast milk substitutes in the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022; if the Bill will explicitly state that the new Commission's Codes include regulating infant feeding products up to 36 months; the reason it is currently not included in the draft...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Legislative Reviews (22 Mar 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: 324. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the timeline of the review of the Electoral Acts; when it will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14286/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: National Biodiversity Plan (22 Mar 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: 325. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if the new National Biodiversity Plan will include recommendations proposed by the new Citizens’ Assembly on Biodiversity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14288/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Climate Change Policy (22 Mar 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: 326. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if his Department is actively examining seabed grass mapping in Ireland to determine its potential for carbon storage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14289/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Ukraine War (22 Mar 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: 355. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he has considered reopening the community call in councils across Ireland to help in the coordination of donation and supports for Ukrainian refugees coming to Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14945/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (22 Mar 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: 558. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the role of her Department in providing school places for Ukrainian refugees coming to Ireland; if this is being coordinated on a county level; and if so, if her Department will provide the contact for County Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15072/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (22 Mar 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: 504. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will meet with the five County Wicklow Members of Dáil Éireann regarding a permanent building for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14404/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (22 Mar 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: 554. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a request from a school (details supplied) will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14946/22]