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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Climate Action Plan 2023: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Feb 2024)

Jennifer Whitmore: It is disappointing that so little was allocated for public transport as part of the package. From a climate perspective, that would have been a much better use of money. I recognise that when it comes to road building, safety has to be component. I want to raise the issue of the N11-M11 project, which the Minister's Department has not funded, primarily because of his commitment to spend...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Climate Action Plan 2023: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Feb 2024)

Jennifer Whitmore: This project was not for expansion.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Climate Action Plan 2023: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Feb 2024)

Jennifer Whitmore: I agree with that. I think that is the approach we need to take but I find it interesting that the approach the Minister is taking in the Republic was not reflected in the funding in Northern Ireland when it came to that road. Some €600 million versus €12.5 million for public transport is involved. I just wanted to highlight that discrepancy in the different approaches. I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Climate Action Plan 2023: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Feb 2024)

Jennifer Whitmore: Yes. Fair enough.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Climate Action Plan 2023: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Feb 2024)

Jennifer Whitmore: I come back to the Minister to have that discussion about the more Wicklow-related transport. One of the Minister's statements in his submission was that he believed emissions have peaked and the ship is turning. On what evidence is he basing that statement? I acknowledge there have been improvements, and as I have repeatedly said, Local Link is an incredible service and I would love to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Climate Action Plan 2023: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Feb 2024)

Jennifer Whitmore: I will speed it up. If you look at west Wicklow, because essentially I was talking about the east coast, the 65 bus route is pretty much the same now as it was 23 years ago. In 2000, there were 15 buses and now there are 16. We are not seeing the increases we need to see. Regarding the Wicklow DART, the Minister asked me earlier on if I would support extending that electric DART to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Climate Action Plan 2023: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Feb 2024)

Jennifer Whitmore: When?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Climate Action Plan 2023: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Feb 2024)

Jennifer Whitmore: The difficulty is that the NTA is saying it has not decided on where the allocation of those carriages will go and it does not have funding for it, but the Minister is saying he sees it happening in two to three years' time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Climate Action Plan 2023: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Feb 2024)

Jennifer Whitmore: Yes, but to be honest-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Climate Action Plan 2023: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Feb 2024)

Jennifer Whitmore: Yes, but to be honest, I do think-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Climate Action Plan 2023: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Feb 2024)

Jennifer Whitmore: That is fantastic, but I do not think Wicklow has seen the same increase. Last year, there were only 12 km of extra line added. We have had a couple of fantastic routes put in, but we are not seeing the speed of it and that needs to be increased and we need to get more investment. I acknowledge that work is being done.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Climate Action Plan 2023: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Feb 2024)

Jennifer Whitmore: I am sorry. I thank the Minister. I have to run to the Chamber.

Committee on Public Petitions: Petition on Justice and Marine Safety: Discussion (22 Feb 2024)

Jennifer Whitmore: I will be quick because I am also attending a meeting next door. I want to make a comment. Mr. Gaffney's submission shows it has been 15 years of a nightmare. He and his family have been put through pure torture. It is very much the case that he is falling between every single stool and no one is taking responsibility for what happened to him. The State has a duty of care in this...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Feb 2024)

Jennifer Whitmore: 3 o’clock The Climate Change Advisory Council has warned that Ireland is unlikely to meet the targets of its first carbon budget for the period from 2021 to 2025. That will make meeting our climate targets after 2025 so much more difficult because there will be an awful lot of work and catching-up to do. That means Ireland now faces the prospect of multibillion euro fines under...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Feb 2024)

Jennifer Whitmore: The independent experts say-----

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Telecommunications Services (20 Feb 2024)

Jennifer Whitmore: 136. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment whether he has a view in relation to broadband issues (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7575/24]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Generation (20 Feb 2024)

Jennifer Whitmore: 143. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment for details on how the Government envision community electricity generation projects to raise funds for the construction of such projects; if the Government have any plans to create green financing packages that will allow such projects to access funds to ensure such projects are financially viable; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (20 Feb 2024)

Jennifer Whitmore: 161. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide an update on the progression of proposed Bus Connects routes for Wicklow (details supplied), including an operational timeline for each and an estimated deadline for expected completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7440/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Grant Payments (20 Feb 2024)

Jennifer Whitmore: 266. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when payments of the exceptional no service interim grant will be paid; when refunds to parents who paid for the school ticket but did not receive it will be paid; the process for issuing refunds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7495/24]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Referendum Campaigns (20 Feb 2024)

Jennifer Whitmore: 352. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he intends to endorse the recommendations of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment and Climate Action for a referendum that would acknowledge the rights of nature; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7699/24]