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Data Centre Moratorium: Motion [Private Members] (29 Sep 2021)

Jennifer Whitmore: It is no way to actually deal with that point.

Data Centre Moratorium: Motion [Private Members] (29 Sep 2021)

Jennifer Whitmore: He has made them all right.

Data Centre Moratorium: Motion [Private Members] (29 Sep 2021)

Jennifer Whitmore: I move: That Dáil Éireann: notes that: — the data centre sector in Ireland is undergoing a surge in development, with approximately 70 data centres constructed, representing a 25 per cent increase on last year, a further eight under construction and between 25-30 more in the planning stages; — a substantial amount of public funding has been spent on...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy Charter Treaty, Energy Security, Liquefied Natural Gas and Data Centres: Discussion (28 Sep 2021)

Jennifer Whitmore: On my final question in relation to the data centre levy, is that something we should be considering?

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (28 Sep 2021)

Jennifer Whitmore: 540. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the supports that are available for childcare facilities continuing to employ high staff levels to facilitate the pod system, to provide sick leave cover due to Covid-19 or for when staff must isolate when their children are unwell; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46775/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy Charter Treaty, Energy Security, Liquefied Natural Gas and Data Centres: Discussion (28 Sep 2021)

Jennifer Whitmore: I thank the witnesses for their presentations. I wish to focus on the issue of data centres. I absolutely agree with Deputy O'Sullivan that we cannot continue on the trajectory that we are on in relation to data centre permissions. We need to put mitigation measures in place. That is precisely why the Social Democrats are bringing forward a motion tomorrow calling for a moratorium on the...

Ombudsman for Children's Initiative on Eliminating Child Poverty and Child Homelessness: Statements (23 Sep 2021)

Jennifer Whitmore: I very much welcome this very important initiative from the Ombudsman for Children regarding child poverty and homelessness. I acknowledge and thank Dr. Muldoon and his team for all of the great work they have done as advocates for children in recent years. It is almost exactly a year since I introduced my first Private Members’ motion, as Social Democrats spokesperson on...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Sep 2021)

Jennifer Whitmore: It has been reported in the media that there are potential delays to both the MetroLink and the DART+ schemes. There is not a lot of clarity around this but there is an awful lot of concern because these two projects are major infrastructure projects that have been promised by successive Governments over very many years. Can the Minister tell me, in regard to the new national development...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla — Topical Issue Debate: Insurance Costs (22 Sep 2021)

Jennifer Whitmore: I welcome the Minister of State's response. I would also welcome the opportunity to attend the meeting. I will contact the company and ask representatives to reach out to the Minister of State directly to set up that meeting. In relation to the duty of care legislation, I ask the Minister of State to expedite it because there is a real risk that companies will go under while these...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla — Topical Issue Debate: Insurance Costs (22 Sep 2021)

Jennifer Whitmore: I would like to raise the issue of spiralling insurance costs for small businesses, especially recreational businesses. In particular, I want to talk to about a company in north Wicklow, called Squirrel’s Scramble. Squirrel’s Scramble is an extremely successful business in north Wicklow. It has operated for many years. It provides a key part of family life in the north...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Natural Gas Imports (22 Sep 2021)

Jennifer Whitmore: 7. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will issue a Ministerial policy directive under section 29 of the Planning Development Act 2000 to An Bord Pleanála that reflects the Government statement on the importation of fracked gas which includes a moratorium on the development of LNG terminals pending the review of supply. [45743/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (22 Sep 2021)

Jennifer Whitmore: 23. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when a person (details supplied) will receive a date for a driving test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45735/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (22 Sep 2021)

Jennifer Whitmore: 24. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are contingency plans being put in place to deal with the backlog of driver theory test and full driving test applications in County Wicklow; if additional staff have been put in place in the county to deal with this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45736/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (22 Sep 2021)

Jennifer Whitmore: 25. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of persons on a waiting list for a driving test by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45741/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: State Bodies (22 Sep 2021)

Jennifer Whitmore: 73. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will report on the establishment of the proposed new marine and climate unit within the SID structure of An Bord Pleanála to support the development of offshore renewable energy; if a sufficient budget has been allocated to An Bord Pleanála to ensure the proposed staffing levels of one assistant director of...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wildlife Conservation (22 Sep 2021)

Jennifer Whitmore: 74. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will revoke the open season order for those species that have been classified as red list bird species and of conservation concern. [45744/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (22 Sep 2021)

Jennifer Whitmore: 107. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps she has taken to address the crisis of school bus places in the current school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45737/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (22 Sep 2021)

Jennifer Whitmore: 108. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress of the new secondary school build to be based in Charlesland, Greystones, County Wicklow; when planning permission to build will be lodged; and the planned timeline for completion. [45742/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pensions (22 Sep 2021)

Jennifer Whitmore: 114. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans in relation to women who were working in the home for a long time not eligible for certain pension entitlements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45733/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Asylum Seekers (22 Sep 2021)

Jennifer Whitmore: 145. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the postnatal supports that are available to asylum seekers who give birth in Ireland; the policy that is currently available for the postnatal care of both asylum seeker mothers and their babies in direct provision centres or hotel accommodation; if his attention has been drawn to the particular case of a...