Results 81-100 of 3,988 for speaker:Jennifer Whitmore

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (27 Feb 2025)

Jennifer Whitmore: 160. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to provide a breakdown of the processed deposit return scheme materials that go to licensed facilities in Ireland, the UK, and in Europe, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8684/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (27 Feb 2025)

Jennifer Whitmore: 174. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the current wait times at driving test centres, by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8689/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (27 Feb 2025)

Jennifer Whitmore: 175. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of driver testers in driving test centres, by county; the number of new recruits being employed in these centres; when the ten-week waiting time standard will be implemented across the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8690/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Period Poverty (27 Feb 2025)

Jennifer Whitmore: 233. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the supports available for schools to assist them in addressing the issue of period poverty amongst their students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8685/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Period Poverty (27 Feb 2025)

Jennifer Whitmore: 234. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the details of the budget allocated for free sanitary products for schools since its launch in 2022; the names of the schools that availed of the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8686/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Costs (27 Feb 2025)

Jennifer Whitmore: 235. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she is aware that a school (details supplied) paid out over €173,000 in a period between 2016 and 2022 to remedy defects arising from the construction of a school by a company that has subsequently gone into liquidation; when the certified claim from the school for reimbursement of these monies will be concluded and the money...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (27 Feb 2025)

Jennifer Whitmore: 236. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the future plans for the temporary school build, currently being used by a college (details supplied); if she envisages it remaining in the current location and continuing as an educational facility; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8693/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Budgets (27 Feb 2025)

Jennifer Whitmore: 427. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the details of the budget allocated for free sanitary products for higher education facilities since its launch in 2022; the details of the institutions that availed of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8688/25]

Driver Test Waiting Times: Motion [Private Members] (25 Feb 2025)

Jennifer Whitmore: I will be sharing time with my two colleagues. I thank Deputy Daly and Sinn Féin for bringing forward this very important motion, which will have an impact on many lives, particularly those of young people. We often make things particularly difficult for young people. This is one instance of our doing so. I acknowledge that both Ministers are new to their roles and that the...

Importance of Agrifood to the Irish Economy: Statements (20 Feb 2025)

Jennifer Whitmore: Can I just make a comment-----

Importance of Agrifood to the Irish Economy: Statements (20 Feb 2025)

Jennifer Whitmore: -----that forestry was covered by the Minister as well and that is not an agrifood issue.

Importance of Agrifood to the Irish Economy: Statements (20 Feb 2025)

Jennifer Whitmore: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle. I too offer my congratulations to him and wish him the best for the term. I think it might be a very busy term; that is what my gut is telling me. We will see how it pans out. I also congratulate the Minister, Deputy Heydon, and Minister of State, Deputy Grealish, on their appointments. This is my first time speaking as spokesperson for agriculture for...

Importance of Agrifood to the Irish Economy: Statements (20 Feb 2025)

Jennifer Whitmore: It is an agricultural issue. The Minister spoke about forestry. I agree; it is bizarre but it is a matter for the Minister for agriculture so it is appropriate to talk about it today. Ireland is an outlier because not only do we allow greyhound racing to happen but we give it an awful lot of money - €20 million - every year. If one compares that to what some charities get to...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Bord na Móna (20 Feb 2025)

Jennifer Whitmore: I thank the Minister for his response. I am glad to hear this is not yet a done deal and the Minister still has serious consideration to give to it, including the fact he will consider the future for the workers, which is fundamentally important. We need to consider Ireland's position on our requirements to reduce waste. This country is way off and we will not meet our 2025 EU targets. We...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Bord na Móna (20 Feb 2025)

Jennifer Whitmore: I concur with my colleagues on this. There are concerns for the workers' futures and for the future of the industry. If this sale goes ahead, we will have a 100% privatised model of waste collection, which is not what anyone wants to see, particularly in the public arena. It also flies in the face of Government policy of a just transition. This was set up primarily to support the workers...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Bord na Móna (20 Feb 2025)

Jennifer Whitmore: 75. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to clarify his plans to sell Bord na Móna Recycling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7031/25]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Bord na Móna (20 Feb 2025)

Jennifer Whitmore: If they are grouped because we are raising the same issue, what are the timings for it? How does it-----

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Strategies (20 Feb 2025)

Jennifer Whitmore: 125. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to clarify the Government’s plans to sell Bord na Móna Recycling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7032/25]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Policies (20 Feb 2025)

Jennifer Whitmore: 132. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will amend the Climate Action Plan 2025 to ensure that the actions outlined will meet a 51% reduction in emissions by 2030, as required by law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7033/25]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Reports (20 Feb 2025)

Jennifer Whitmore: 133. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the Liquefied Natural Gas Report previously commissioned by the previous Minister for Environment; Climate and Communications has been finalised; when it will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7034/25]