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Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (19 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Whitmore: The Ombudsman for Children today laid before the Dáil a special report on the safety and welfare of children in direct provision. This is the first time in their 20-year history that they have taken this action, which really illustrates the seriousness of these issues and of their concerns. They want this report to spur Government on to meet the commitments made in 2021. One of those...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (19 Oct 2023)

Jennifer Whitmore: The ombudsman's report is in relation to the 24 commitments.

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

Jennifer Whitmore: Every element of this Bill has come from this EU directive. We are duplicating and repeating what is in that EU directive to a great extent. I do not understand why the ring-fencing and targeting components of this have not been included in the Bill. It just does not make sense to me that all the other elements from the EU directive are included but not that component.

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

Jennifer Whitmore: I will press the amendment.

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. 6: In page 28, between lines 19 and 20, to insert the following: "(5) All moneys paid into the account shall be ringfenced and directed towards those most impacted by the energy sector pricing, as per the Council Regulation (EU) 2022/1854 of 6 October 2022.”. The Minister of State referred to this earlier when he said the money gained by the State through...

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...