Results 1-11 of 11 for carers speaker:Jennifer Whitmore

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: ...have a very different relationship to care. We take it seriously as a people compared with some other countries where I have lived. That can be seen in the fact that we have 299,000 unpaid carers in Ireland. That number has been growing for the last number of years. The wording of the amendment from the Social Democrats is such that it recognises the contribution of these carers. They...

High Energy Costs: Motion [Private Members] (7 Mar 2023)

Jennifer Whitmore: ...in the media, telling us all about the anxiety-inducing bills they have been receiving, and we would all have spoken to such people in our constituency offices. It affects pensioners, families, single people, carers and voluntary groups such as youth clubs and sports clubs. This issue affects everybody and it has become clear this is a key failing of the Government. I would hasten to add...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Child and Family Agency (11 May 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: 200. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the official procedure for Tusla giving instructions to foster carers; if instructions are to be made in writing and not just verbally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23559/22]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Child and Family Agency (11 May 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: ...Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his attention has been drawn to concerns regarding the lack of standardisation in the expenses that Tusla will cover with regard to foster carers; if his attention has been further drawn to foster carers paying for their own Tusla medical examinations and fees in relation to children’s passports; the reason that the coverage...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (11 May 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: 202. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his attention has been drawn to the fact that in some parts of the country foster carers are not given care plans for children; if his attention has been further drawn to the lack of standardisation across the country in this regard; the plans that are in place to rectify the matter; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Cost of Living Issues (26 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: 1155. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he has examined the way that the increase in the cost of living is impacting on foster carers in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21106/22]

Cancer Care: Motion [Private Members] (2 Feb 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: ...overseas. It has stated that when a child has cancer the average monthly cost is approximately €1,300. This is a lot to add on in hidden costs. There is also the loss of income. In many cases carers have to give up their work in order to look after the children. The costs associated with this range from education supports to one-off costs such as wigs and hair pieces. Parents...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (16 Dec 2020)

Jennifer Whitmore: ...; the reason certain groups will not be prioritised, including immunocompromised adults and children under 18 years of age, all children under 12 years of age, persons with Down's syndrome and carers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43727/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (20 Oct 2020)

Jennifer Whitmore: ...and the management of 'flu vaccines; the number of vaccines available for the forthcoming winter and the way in which they will be distributed; if priority will be given to front-line workers, carers and others most exposed to Covid-19; the plans in place to assist general practitioners in the management of the 'flu season including financial supports; and if he will make a statement on...

Covid 19 (Childcare): Statements (6 May 2020)

Jennifer Whitmore: ...are in a position to rejoin the workforce, they will need to know their children have a place with their childcare provider. As a parent, I know how important it is for a family to click with a carer. Families would absolutely hate to give those people up. It is very important for these relationships to continue. It is important for the Department to consult and engage with providers,...