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Institutional Burials Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (15 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: I move amendment No. 6: In page 10, between lines 36 and 37, to insert the following: “(ii) of persons whose death may have occurred in a violent or unnatural manner, or suddenly and from unknown causes, or”. While the Bill makes significant progress in providing a framework to address some of the horrific aspects of modern Irish history, it falls short of international...

Annual Transition Statement: Statements (15 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the statements. I acknowledge and agree with the comments from Deputy Bruton that these transition statements are probably not the best mechanism for accountability because they refer to points so far in the past and this is such a dynamic and quickly changing policy environment we are dealing with. However, it is always welcome to be able to stand here...

Energy Security: Motion [Private Members] (15 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: This is a debate, Deputy. I ask that you sit down and let me continue.

Energy Security: Motion [Private Members] (15 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: You had your time to talk. You constantly interrupt people.

Energy Security: Motion [Private Members] (15 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: Citing the need to expand development of our oil and gas supplies is contrary to everything that has been said internationally and nationally by scientists, world leaders-----

Energy Security: Motion [Private Members] (15 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: -----and Members of the House. Do we now have people in the House denying scientists and their capabilities? That is a very dangerous road to go down, that people in this House think they know more than all the climate scientists who have come together to say this. I was not going to use the term "climate deniers" later in my speech, but I think it is incredibly appropriate at this point....

Energy Security: Motion [Private Members] (15 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: As the Social Democrats spokesperson for climate action and as a member of the Joint Committee on Climate Action, I am not shocked but I am disappointed to see this motion come before the Dáil advocating the phasing-in rather than the phasing-out of fossil fuels in Ireland. Ireland, like other rich countries, is addicted to oil and it is this addiction we must fix, not providing more of...

Special Educational Needs School Places: Motion [Private Members] (14 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: I thank Sinn Féin for proposing this motion, which the Social Democrats entirely support along with any and all actions to ensure all children's educational and human rights are met. I acknowledge the work my colleague, Deputy Gannon, has put into this issue. Unfortunately, he was unable to be here today for the debate. There is undeniably a crisis regarding appropriate school places...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Offices (14 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: 137. To ask the Taoiseach the number of offices operated by his Department that are in high-risk areas for radon; the number that have been tested for radon [28585/22]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Trade Agreements (14 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: 193. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide an update in relation to developments regarding CETA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30909/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (14 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: 246. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will provide an update on the new scheme for the installation of photovoltaic for households that have a high reliance on electricity for medical reasons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30910/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (14 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: 343. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on reopening the train station at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30906/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (14 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: 344. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider waiving or reducing the fee applied to applicants over 70 years of age who must renew their driver licence every three years, in view of the rising cost of living; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30908/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Commercial Rates (14 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: 501. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if local authorities have the remit to make derogations or exemptions with regards to commercial rates in certain circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29539/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Textbooks (14 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: 1064. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on the free schoolbooks pilot project; when the pilot project will be reviewed and rolled out across the country in view of the rising cost of living; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30911/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Textbooks (14 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: 1065. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the current number of primary and post-primary schools that run a free book scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30912/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Discipline (14 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: 1066. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if there are rules governing alcohol consumption in licensed premises near schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30914/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Departmental Data (14 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: 1152. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of applicants who applied for the back-to-school clothing and footwear allowance in each year for the past five years; the number who were successful; the total cost to the Exchequer for each of those years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30905/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (14 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: 1153. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will outline the amount and nature of the issuing of discretionary payments at social welfare offices in County Wicklow over the past three years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30913/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (14 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: 1927. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the issuing of Kaftrio to children currently excluded from using the treatment; the reason that it was decided that the HSE would engage with each case on an individual basis; the amount of additional time this will add to the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30907/22]