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Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) (Cap on Market Revenues) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (18 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Whitmore: I move amendment No. 3: In page 8, between lines 34 and 35, to insert the following: "(6) The Minister shall provide for the laying before Dáil Éireann of a report on the application of the cap on market revenues within six months of the passing of this Act.".

Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) (Cap on Market Revenues) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (18 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Whitmore: I move amendment No. 4: In page 12, lines 1 and 2, to delete "1 December 2022 and ending on 30 June 2023" and substitute "1 January 2022 and ending on 30 June 2024".

Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) (Cap on Market Revenues) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (18 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Whitmore: I move amendment No. 5: In page 12, between lines 24 and 25, to insert the following: "(2) The monthly revenue of "producers", as identified in section 6(1), shall be required to make a details of their monthly market revue and monthly capped revenue publicly available.". This amendment will require the producers to make public the revenue they have made and the amount of money they...

Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) (Cap on Market Revenues) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (18 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Whitmore: While the amendment extends the relevant period, this relates to hedging arrangements. The question is whether the extension of the relevant period as regards hedging arrangements was part of the discussions on the legal considerations. The Minister of State has talked about the cap and regulatory uncertainty but, in fact, it would actually make things a lot more certain for companies to...

Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) (Cap on Market Revenues) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (18 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Whitmore: The amendment states: In page 8, between lines 34 and 35, to insert the following: "(6) Without prejudice to any provision of this Act, "hedging arrangement" in accordance with section 14, shall not be limited to the period beginning on 1 December 2022 and ending on 30 June 2023, but shall be extended until such time as the Minster deems fit.". It relates to the relevant period.

Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) (Cap on Market Revenues) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (18 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Whitmore: I move amendment No. 1: In page 5, line 19, after “Regulation;” to insert the following: “to provide for the laying before Dáil Éireann of a report on the application of the cap on market revenues within six months of the passing of this Act;”. It is very difficult to take up this debate after the debate we just had and the discussion in...

Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) (Cap on Market Revenues) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (18 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Whitmore: I move amendment No. 2: In page 8, between lines 34 and 35, to insert the following: “(6) Without prejudice to any provision of this Act, “hedging arrangement” in accordance with section 14, shall not be limited to the period beginning on 1 December 2022 and ending on 30 June 2023, but shall be extended until such time as the Minster deems fit.”. Amendment...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Action Fund (18 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Whitmore: 74. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to provide the details of the source of the revenues paid into the Climate Action Fund, on an annual basis from 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45634/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Action Fund (18 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Whitmore: 76. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to provide a copy of annual accounts of the Climate Action Fund, as submitted to the Comptroller and Auditor General for audit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45636/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Action Fund (18 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Whitmore: 75. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to detail, on an annual basis, the specific projects and associated funding allocated through the Climate Action Fund, whether the project is categorised as a climate or biodiversity one; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45635/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Climate Action Plan (18 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Whitmore: 109. To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of funding set aside, from windfall taxes, for the Climate Action Fund for 2024-2026, as referenced in the Summer Economic Statement 2023, including the amount ringfenced for nature restoration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45633/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Climate Action Plan (18 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Whitmore: 110. To ask the Minister for Finance for a timeline for the drafting and introduction of the legislation establishing the Climate and Nature Fund, as detailed in the Budget 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45637/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (18 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Whitmore: 162. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on the proposed new special school for the south Wicklow/north Wexford area; the capacity of the school; the opening date of any such school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45642/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (18 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Whitmore: 163. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on the provision of funding for transport for students (details supplied) to access off-site sports facilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45643/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Whitmore: I thank the witnesses for their presentations. Do they see the need for this within the Constitution, whether the right to a healthy environment or the right of nature? Do they see those rights as a result of the failure of successive Governments to use the legislation that already exists? Therefore, in the absence of that legislation and political prioritisation, is it important that as a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Whitmore: This would be a key tool to make sure the climate Act continues to be robust legislation. The committee went through the process but the job did not end there. There is another element required to ensure the legislation is implemented as intended.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Whitmore: This is an incredibly important point because we rely on Europe to safeguard our environment. When everything else fails here it is Europe that holds us to account. It would be fantastic to have something in place whereby we hold ourselves to account. When we speak about balancing and getting the rebalancing right, nature has very few rights. Does nature have any rights in legislation?...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Whitmore: While we are talking about complementary legislation, I wonder where the international crime of ecocide would fit in. Is that another essential tool or mechanism that should also be in place so that we are building up a robust legal framework, not just nationally but internationally as well, and one that can bring criminal sanctions to individuals and not just entities?

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (17 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Whitmore: 439. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the value of core funding for each individual early learning and care and school age children service for 2022/2023, in tabular form. [45144/23]