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Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Impact of the Comprehensive Trade and Economic Agreement on Irish-Canadian Trade and Relations: Discussion (13 Apr 2021)

Jennifer Whitmore: I thank the Chairman and the witnesses. I thank the Chairman for allowing me to sit in on this very important and interesting discussion. I have a number of questions, first, for Ms Drisdelle, and hopefully then I can then come back with a question for Mr. Collenette. We are hearing today of the benefits of the ICS. Last week we had experts in who said that they were very concerned...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Impact of the Comprehensive Trade and Economic Agreement on Irish-Canadian Trade and Relations: Discussion (13 Apr 2021)

Jennifer Whitmore: I thank Ms Drisdelle. I will ask a quick question of Mr. Collenette that is similar to what Senator Boylan asked. Is there a list of his organisation's membership on its website? I believe access can only be gained to a small number, so I would be interested in knowing which bodies are members and in which sectors they are.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Impact of the Comprehensive Trade and Economic Agreement on Irish-Canadian Trade and Relations: Discussion (13 Apr 2021)

Jennifer Whitmore: No, but Mr. Collenette is representing a significant number of bodies in this regard and it would be interesting to know which.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Impact of the Comprehensive Trade and Economic Agreement on Irish-Canadian Trade and Relations: Discussion (13 Apr 2021)

Jennifer Whitmore: For the past six months, there has been a significant campaign by his organisation to engage with senior members of the Government. At the-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Impact of the Comprehensive Trade and Economic Agreement on Irish-Canadian Trade and Relations: Discussion (13 Apr 2021)

Jennifer Whitmore: Absolutely.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Impact of the Comprehensive Trade and Economic Agreement on Irish-Canadian Trade and Relations: Discussion (13 Apr 2021)

Jennifer Whitmore: If they are engaging with our Government through Mr. Collenette's organisation, that makes it important for us to have an understanding of who they are. The ICBA registered its lobbying efforts on the register, which is welcome.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Impact of the Comprehensive Trade and Economic Agreement on Irish-Canadian Trade and Relations: Discussion (13 Apr 2021)

Jennifer Whitmore: Absolutely. Mr. Collenette was clear on that. I am wondering whether any commitments were made during those meetings with Government officials or Ministers that were held late last year in the third and fourth quarters regarding CETA? I know his primary efforts were in respect of expediting the ratification of CETA. Was Mr. Collenette surprised at how quickly CETA came onto the Dáil...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Impact of the Comprehensive Trade and Economic Agreement on Irish-Canadian Trade and Relations: Discussion (13 Apr 2021)

Jennifer Whitmore: Can I-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Impact of the Comprehensive Trade and Economic Agreement on Irish-Canadian Trade and Relations: Discussion (13 Apr 2021)

Jennifer Whitmore: Can I just come in on something really-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Impact of the Comprehensive Trade and Economic Agreement on Irish-Canadian Trade and Relations: Discussion (13 Apr 2021)

Jennifer Whitmore: I just want to clarify something here. In the register on the lobbying front-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Impact of the Comprehensive Trade and Economic Agreement on Irish-Canadian Trade and Relations: Discussion (13 Apr 2021)

Jennifer Whitmore: ----what is the purpose of getting-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Impact of the Comprehensive Trade and Economic Agreement on Irish-Canadian Trade and Relations: Discussion (13 Apr 2021)

Jennifer Whitmore: -----the Irish to ratify sooner rather than later than the other 14 states?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Impact of the Comprehensive Trade and Economic Agreement on Irish-Canadian Trade and Relations: Discussion (13 Apr 2021)

Jennifer Whitmore: "Expedite" is the word that I would use.

Project Ireland 2040: Motion [Private Members] (1 Apr 2021)

Jennifer Whitmore: I thank the Rural Independent Group for bringing this motion. As we discuss Project Ireland 2040, it is important that we have a clear vision of what Ireland will look like in 20 years time. As we are all aware, the time goes quickly and we will get there a lot quicker than we think. Come 2040, we will only have ten years left to transition to a net zero-carbon economy. There are still a...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (1 Apr 2021)

Jennifer Whitmore: 1. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the reason companies that do not have a business premise cannot access funding from the small business assistance scheme for COVID; the funding available to outdoor adventure and corporate events industry that has been negatively impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18072/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Community Policing (1 Apr 2021)

Jennifer Whitmore: 291. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of community policing Gardaí attached to each station in County Wicklow in each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18071/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (1 Apr 2021)

Jennifer Whitmore: 376. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the issuing of vaccines to a school (details supplied); the actions being taken to make sure this does not happen again; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18073/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (31 Mar 2021)

Jennifer Whitmore: 265. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a review is being carried out on the NTA National Cycling Manual; if the manual is poverty, gender and age-proofed to ensure maximum uptake of cycling as an alternative mode of transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16483/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (31 Mar 2021)

Jennifer Whitmore: 270. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the extension granted to the expiry dates of some Irish driver licences will be extended to the 12-month grace period on licences from the United Arab Emirates given the current restrictions in accessing driver licences and test dates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16523/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (31 Mar 2021)

Jennifer Whitmore: 284. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are plans to increase the capacity for a Dublin Bus route (details supplied) which accommodates County Wicklow and which is experiencing an increase in demand due to the reopening of secondary schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16872/21]