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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy Challenges: Discussion (29 Mar 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: Before the witnesses move onto the data centre question, because we would not let them away without addressing that one, I presume the CRU is preparing a report or something like that and is looking at a list of things. I would be interested in seeing that exhaustive list. I will pick up on something Mr. Gannon said about redeploying resources. Does the CRU have sufficient resources? I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy Challenges: Discussion (29 Mar 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: Should it have been agnostic, however? Should operators not have been directed that they would only get access if they implemented a solution based on renewable energy or batteries? Should we have been giving them the option to develop further on-site gas-fired generation capability?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy Challenges: Discussion (29 Mar 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: Some 740,000 smart meters have been installed. Has any analysis been done as to how much electricity they are saving and thereby reducing costs for consumers? What are the potential savings? Who is doing the analysis on that? Is it available?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy Challenges: Discussion (29 Mar 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: Will that be the role of the commission? Will it be collecting and analysing the data?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy Challenges: Discussion (29 Mar 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: It would be interesting to get more information on that. Internationally, we are way behind when it comes to this management mechanism. I would imagine that there are quite successful examples available internationally. It will be interesting to see whether the commission gathers more data or information on that.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Ukraine War (24 Mar 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: 8. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the way his Department is co-ordinating the accommodation and welfare needs of Ukrainian refugees coming to Ireland; if there is a co-ordination person and organisation in each county to manage the needs of refugees on behalf of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15101/22]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Ukraine War (24 Mar 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: 48. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of Ukrainian refugees, adults and children who have been taken in by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15102/22]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Regional Development (24 Mar 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: 172. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the information campaigns that his Department is carrying out to develop awareness across communities in the midlands of funding available as part of the National Just Transition Fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15524/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wildlife Protection (24 Mar 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: 200. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the steps he has taken to bring forward regulations to protect the basking shark; the timeline for bringing such regulations; the efforts he has taken to develop a code of conduct; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15541/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Legislative Programme (24 Mar 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: 201. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when the review of the Wildlife Act will take place; the elements that are being reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15542/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Departmental Communications (24 Mar 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: 280. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she intends to carry out a review of the way that her Department communicates with persons to ensure this is done so in a compassionate and consistent manner; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15543/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Joint Meeting with Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action
Exploring Technologies and Opportunities to Reduce Emissions in the Agriculture Sector: Discussion (24 Mar 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: I thank Mr. Savage for coming in today and for his presentation, which was really interesting. I could not agree more with him when it comes to measuring metrics and making sure the right information is being used to inform decisions, and about incentivising farmers to do the right thing. That is an area in which we certainly have not been doing work over many years. I have a couple of...

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...

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...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (23 Mar 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: 145. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if sufficient considerations have been given to inflationary pressures being experienced by the childcare sector; the measures and supports that will be in place to assist providers facing rising costs of providing childcare; if his attention has been drawn to the challenges facing childcare providers in terms...

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...

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]