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An Bille um an Daicheadú Leasú ar an mBunreacht (Cúram), 2023: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Fortieth Amendment of the Constitution (Care) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (17 Jan 2024)

Jennifer Whitmore: I move amendment No. 3.

An Bille um an Daicheadú Leasú ar an mBunreacht (Cúram), 2023: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Fortieth Amendment of the Constitution (Care) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (17 Jan 2024)

Jennifer Whitmore: I will speak to it.

An Bille um an Daicheadú Leasú ar an mBunreacht (Cúram), 2023: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Fortieth Amendment of the Constitution (Care) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (17 Jan 2024)

Jennifer Whitmore: The amendment that I and the Social Democrats have tabled proposes to insert the words: "The State recognises that the provision of care by members of a family, and within the wider community, gives Society a support without which the common good cannot be achieved, and shall take reasonable measures to support such care both within families and the wider community." Similar wording has been...

An Bille um an Daicheadú Leasú ar an mBunreacht (Cúram), 2023: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Fortieth Amendment of the Constitution (Care) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (17 Jan 2024)

Jennifer Whitmore: That is a conversation we might have outside perhaps. My proposed amendment is to recognise the provision of care that we see in families, with the family still being the primary caring unit for many. It also seeks to recognise the care provided in the wider community. The Government's wording makes provision for the gender-neutral element, which is obviously welcome and something we will...

An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (An Teaghlach), 2023: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (The Family) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (17 Jan 2024)

Jennifer Whitmore: On the point on the definition of "durability", under the Constitution the version as Gaeilge of an article takes primacy when it comes to the courts. The Irish definition of the word means lasting, enduring, constant, firm and persevering. To me, that seems to actually grasp what the Minister is trying to achieve through the use of the word "durability" in a the way the English-language...

An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (An Teaghlach), 2023: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (The Family) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (17 Jan 2024)

Jennifer Whitmore: I support the Labour Party amendment. The amendment seeks to remove the language from the Constitution that defines marriage as being the basis on which the family is built. It seems a very practical, clean and simple amendment to make. It is important to note that these amendments do not undermine the value of marriage or traditional family structures. They acknowledge and validate the...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Jan 2024)

Jennifer Whitmore: We need the Minister to come in urgently to outline the Government's plans when it comes to housing asylum seekers and Ukrainians across this country. What we have seen over recent days is a ripping up of Government policy. We have seen U-turn after U-turn, which will make it nearly impossible for the Government to house refugees when they come into this country seeking refuge. I also...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Data (17 Jan 2024)

Jennifer Whitmore: 92. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of homes upgraded to BER B2 under SEAI retrofitting in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57063/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Data (17 Jan 2024)

Jennifer Whitmore: 93. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of heat pumps installed on an annual basis in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57064/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (17 Jan 2024)

Jennifer Whitmore: 94. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of fully funded energy upgrades for low-income households; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57065/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (17 Jan 2024)

Jennifer Whitmore: 89. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will provide details of the number of domestic solar PV upgrades undertaken in 2023; the average size in kw of those upgrades; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57060/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Solar Energy Guidelines (17 Jan 2024)

Jennifer Whitmore: 90. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the allowable size of invertors on residential solar units; whether there has been a change in the size permitted; if so, the reason change was made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57061/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (17 Jan 2024)

Jennifer Whitmore: 91. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the targeted solar PV scheme for medically vulnerable persons is in operation; the process by which people can avail of this scheme; the size of unit available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57062/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (17 Jan 2024)

Jennifer Whitmore: 210. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of electric State vehicles as a percentage of the overall number of State-owned vehicles in 2023, broken down into diesel/electric, electric, petrol/electric, petrol/plug-in; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57066/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Data (17 Jan 2024)

Jennifer Whitmore: 211. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the total number of cars registered, by fuel type in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57067/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (17 Jan 2024)

Jennifer Whitmore: 212. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of EV charging points delivered, by county, in 2022 and 2023, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57068/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (17 Jan 2024)

Jennifer Whitmore: 223. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for a progress update on the Greystones Coast Guard station; when the tender process will be completed; the timeline for construction and completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57196/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Environmental Policy (17 Jan 2024)

Jennifer Whitmore: 278. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to confirm which entities including public bodies under his remit are included in and required to implement the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan and if those not currently included will be added; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1499/24]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (17 Jan 2024)

Jennifer Whitmore: 387. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for an update on the refurbishment of a Garda station (details supplied) what works will be undertaken; the timeline for their commencement and completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57194/23]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coast Guard Service (17 Jan 2024)

Jennifer Whitmore: 388. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress update on the Greystones Coast Guard station; when the tender process will be completed; the timeline for construction and completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57195/23]