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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens' Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Whitmore: The question then arises, and it is probably one which Professor Scott could contribute on, where we are obviously seeing a much higher level of rainfall now because of climate change, do our guest speakers believe that will mean there will be more difficulties when it comes to nitrates where this rainfall might actually run everything into the system a great deal more quickly with spate...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens' Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Whitmore: It comes back to the modelling and whether that reduction from 250 kg N/ha to 220 kg N/ha, and any other measures which may be put in place, will actually get the results we need to see for 2025.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens' Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Whitmore: I thank Dr. Deakin and ask Professor Scott if he wants to come in on this question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens' Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Whitmore: I thank the witnesses.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (7 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Whitmore: 180. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he is aware that the delivery of the National Broadband Ireland plan has been beset by further delays in rural Wicklow; if the new timeframe advised in October 2023 will be adhered to; and if he will conduct a review on the management of the plan, given NBI’s repeated failure to deliver the service to...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (7 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Whitmore: 549. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on the tender process for a school (details supplied); when a contractor will be appointed; the timeframe for completion of the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48638/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (7 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Whitmore: 550. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on the extension for a school (details supplied); when it is anticipated that planning permission will be sought; the timeframe for completion of the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48639/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (7 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Whitmore: 551. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on the extension for a school (details supplied); when a contractor will be appointed; the timeframe for completion of the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48640/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (7 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Whitmore: 552. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills what plans are in place to address the pending shortfall of secondary school places for the Greystones area for the September 2024 intake; what engagement has taken place with the secondary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48641/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (7 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Whitmore: 1369. To ask the Minister for Health if he is aware that the Covid vaccine novovax which is the only booster vaccine that can be administered to patients with myocarditis or other heart complaints is not currently available with the HSE; when it will be available; what he advises vulnerable patients for whom the booster is immediately necessary to do in the meantime; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (7 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Whitmore: 1370. To ask the Minister for Health the reason employees working for an organisation (details supplied) in a long-term residential house for disabled persons are not assessed as Section 39 employees despite having worked throughout the pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48810/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens' Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Whitmore: This is a question for the EPA. I note that compliance and enforcement is a key part of what it is saying we need to improve. If you look up Uisce Éireann and the fines that have been applied, we are talking about €900, €2,000 or €7,000. For a €1.5 billion organisation that seems absolutely paltry. That is not going to encourage it at all. That fine will...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens' Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Whitmore: I wish to address the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine officials first. The derogation was a topic of discussion this morning with the EPA. I am glad to hear the Department officials are setting expectations with the farmers and setting down what is required and what will be required of them going forward, and providing the supports to do that. Regarding the recent derogation and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens' Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Whitmore: I know the Department is also working on a voluntary reduction scheme in the dairy sector. It is exploring this and doing a scoping exercise. There would be dual benefit with regard to the impact of nitrates on emissions and on biodiversity. Where is the Department with the scoping exercise for a voluntary scheme for the dairy sector?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens' Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Whitmore: It was reported that the Minister, Deputy McConalogue, said the option of a voluntary dairy reduction scheme was being explored by the Department. Is the Department exploring this?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens' Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Whitmore: Would Mr. Callanan be able to get this information?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens' Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Whitmore: Has the Department considered septic tanks and Uisce Éireann?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens' Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Whitmore: The grant scheme will apply for people to get onto-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens' Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Whitmore: Does Mr. Towey know when this will be in place? Will it be introduced with the current-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens' Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Whitmore: I thank Mr. Towey.