Results 1,041-1,060 of 4,010 for speaker:Jennifer Whitmore

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (29 Jun 2023)

Jennifer Whitmore: 183. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the rationale for the suspension of funding for the N11-M11 improvement scheme; whether he plans on reinstating funding in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31976/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (29 Jun 2023)

Jennifer Whitmore: 184. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding that has been allocated to date for the N11-M11 improvement scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31977/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (29 Jun 2023)

Jennifer Whitmore: 186. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason funding has yet to be provided for sub-scheme B of the N11-M11 improvement scheme; when SS-A and SS-C were allocated funding in 2023; the impact this delay in funding will have on the provision of the overall scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31979/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (29 Jun 2023)

Jennifer Whitmore: 185. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the interim bus scheme for the N11/M11; the timeframes for delivery of this scheme; the funding required for the full completion of this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31978/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Human Trafficking (29 Jun 2023)

Jennifer Whitmore: 341. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when the national action plan for human trafficking will be published; to what extent it considers the issue of the sexual exploitation of children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31789/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Children in Care (29 Jun 2023)

Jennifer Whitmore: 390. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when his Department was first notified of instances of sexual exploitation of children in care; the measures taken to ensure the safety of children in care from sexual exploitation; when those measures were first implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31784/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Children in Care (29 Jun 2023)

Jennifer Whitmore: 391. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to provide details of the Tusla working group on institutional and organisational abuse; the date of its establishment; who sits on the working group; how often it meets; what its remit is; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31785/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Children in Care (29 Jun 2023)

Jennifer Whitmore: 392. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will direct HIQA to initiate a full investigation of care homes and residential settings in light of evidence of the sexual exploitation of children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31786/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Children in Care (29 Jun 2023)

Jennifer Whitmore: 393. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of reported incidents of sexual exploitation of children in care on a year-by-year basis since 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31787/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (29 Jun 2023)

Jennifer Whitmore: 394. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he still intends to reduce childcare fees for parents by a further 25% in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31788/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (29 Jun 2023)

Jennifer Whitmore: 422. To ask the Minister for Health for an update on the HSE review of the availability of medication for hyperemesis; when the review will be completed; what will happen upon completion of the review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31781/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (29 Jun 2023)

Jennifer Whitmore: 423. To ask the Minister for Health the number of women who have been approved for cariban on a month-by-month basis to date in 2023; the cost accrued by the State to date for the provision of this medication via the community drug scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31782/23]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (28 Jun 2023)

Jennifer Whitmore: As a former GP, the Taoiseach will be aware of endometriosis. The latter is a disease in which tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows outside the womb. It is a chronic, painful and debilitating disease which means that women have to put their lives on hold. It is very difficult for them to have a normal life when they are suffering with the disease. As endometriosis impacts one in...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Coverage (28 Jun 2023)

Jennifer Whitmore: 49. To ask the Minister for Finance if any provisions are in place for people with life-long illnesses who have been declined mortgages despite financial capacity because their life-long illness precludes them from obtaining mortgage protection insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31523/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (28 Jun 2023)

Jennifer Whitmore: 170. To ask the Minister for Health if he intends to establish a new national contract for vasectomy provision for general services medical card holders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31609/23]

Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) (Temporary Solidarity Contribution) Bill 2023: Second Stage (27 Jun 2023)

Jennifer Whitmore: The Social Democrats welcomes this Bill and the movement on the temporary solidarity contribution. We acknowledge that this is retrospective legislation which will deal with the windfall profits accrued by companies for 2022 and 2023. Is that correct? The Minister of State is looking confused there. Okay. I acknowledge that this levy will be set at 75%. A company that hits 20% above...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (22 Jun 2023)

Jennifer Whitmore: I absolutely agree with the Minister that the report that was released on the sexual exploitation of children in care in this country is deeply shocking and disturbing. However, this is not the first time this issue has been raised. It was first reported last year in The Irish Timesand social workers in Tusla were aware of this since 2020. This is not something that has come to light...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Accommodation (21 Jun 2023)

Jennifer Whitmore: Given that the Minister of State knew this question was going to be put to him, I cannot believe he has not come in here to tell me that both of these schools will have the accommodation they need in place for September this year. No dates and no firm commitments have been given. What is plan B? What happens if that accommodation is not provided? Schools are talking about putting in...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Accommodation (21 Jun 2023)

Jennifer Whitmore: To be fully clear, will the accommodation be in place for both schools for September?

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Accommodation (21 Jun 2023)

Jennifer Whitmore: I want to raise the issue of the need for temporary accommodation for both Temple Carrig School in Greystones, and Blessington Community College in Blessington. It is nine weeks until students will return to secondary school for the 2023-24 academic year, and neither Temple Carrig School nor Blessington Community College has sufficient accommodation to house the intake that is due this...