Wicklow — week of Mon, 11 Sept

Jennifer Whitmore — Social Democrats 0 votes · 48 questions · 11 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 48 total

Environment 13 questions
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications for a progress update on the establishment of a just transition commission; the timeline for its delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37272/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications for a progress report on the establishment of a climate delivery taskforce, as outlined in CAP23; the timeline for its delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37273/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to provide details of the number of homes that have a smart meter installed on a county-by-county basis; the number of those homes who have signed up for a smart tariff on a county-by-county basis; the cost to date of the smart meter roll-out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37276/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of homes upgraded to BER B2 under SEAI retrofitting schemes to date in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37277/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of heat pumps installed to date in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37278/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of applications for the SEAI warmer homes grant to date in 2023; the current average length of time persons are waiting for SEAI warmer homes grant works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37279/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when the low-interest loans to enable homes to retrofit will be available; the rate it will be set at; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37280/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide details on when the low-interest loan for retrofitting will be available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39344/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of homes upgraded to BER B2 under SEAI retrofitting schemes to date in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39345/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of heat pumps installed to date in 2023 in existing homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39346/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of homes upgraded under SEAI energy poverty schemes this year to date; if he will provide a breakdown of works undertaken under those schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39347/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of live applications for the better energy warmer homes scheme currently; the average waiting time for an application to be assessed in 2023, both countrywide and by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39348/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of solar PV upgrades undertaken on an annual basis from 2020; the cost of those grants on an annual basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39351/23]
Health 9 questions
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health for an update on the HSE review of access to Cariban for people suffering from hyperemesis; when it will be finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39328/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health the numbers of GMS-registered GPs, on a county basis, for the years 2015 to 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39329/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health the number of children with scoliosis on the operation waiting list, by hospital; the number of those who have complex needs; the average waiting times for those children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39330/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health the waiting times for children with scoliosis, including the details for those with complex needs; the number waiting 0-4, 4-12 and over 12 months by hospital, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39331/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health the waiting times for paediatric orthopaedic surgery, including the number waiting for fewer than 4, between 4 and 12 months and over 12 months by hospital, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39332/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health the number of GMS-registered dentists, on a county basis, for the years 2015 to 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39333/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health to provide a schedule of financial support for cancer patients on a CHO basis, including the amount available for wigs, underwear, etc.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39334/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health for an update and timeline for the recruitment process to fill the position left by a person (details supplied); the contingency plan that will be put in place by the HSE if the position is not filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39335/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health if he is aware of the issues regarding access to the MRI for patients in St. Vincent's Hospital, Dublin (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39336/23]
Education 8 questions
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education if there are plans to include/continue the use of HEPA filters in school classrooms; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39318/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education to provide the number of students that applied for a school transport ticket for 2023/2024 on a county basis, broken down into standard, concessionary and unsuccessful applicants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39319/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education to provide details of each of the bus routes provided under the school transport scheme for 2023/2024 for County Wicklow; the operating status of each of those routes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39320/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education for an update on the new build for (details supplied); the timeline for the completion of a detailed design and for the submission of planning permission; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39321/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education for an update on the development of an educational master plan at Fassaroe, Bray; the number of schools that will be located at this site; the timeline for delivery of those schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39322/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education to provide details of schools that have been provided with funding to transport students to off-site facilities, such as PE facilities, when those educational facilities are not provided on-site; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39323/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on the new build timeline for a school (details supplied); the acquisition of a site at Fassaroe, Bray; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39324/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education the measures that are available to a school (details supplied) to enable students to access off-site PE facilities in a safe manner and which do not result in students and teachers needing to assign a significant portion of time walking to and from the off-site facility; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39325/23]
Agriculture 7 questions
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of decisions made by the forestry appeals committee which set back the decision of the Minister based on errors; whether he believes this represents an error in the assessment of forestry licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39337/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is concerned that 54 of the last 55 decisions of the Forestry Appeals Committee (FAC) have been to set back the decision of the Minister on the basis of errors in the awarding of the licence; if he believes this represents a systemic flaw in the assessment of forestry licences; the potential impact of any such error on licences which have not been appealed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39338/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he intends to take action to address the errors identified in the forestry licensing decisions of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39339/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if, considering recent heavy rain fall and in accordance with the conservation objectives of Natura 2000 sites (details supplied), he can indicate what number of active licences contain this mitigation condition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39340/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if, considering recent heavy rainfall and in accordance with the conservation objectives of Natura 2000 sites (details supplied), the Forestry Division of his Department has monitored and enforced the AA mitigation/licence condition in relevant licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39341/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of dogs euthanised in registered animal rescue centres on an annual basis since 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39342/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if non-kill animal rescues can avail of Departmental funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39343/23]
Transport 6 questions
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the programme for Government commitment to phase out the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37274/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware that Kilcoole, County Wicklow train station is without adequate leap card infrastructure for customers, despite being in the short hop zone; if he will ensure that this infrastructure is installed as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39313/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if he intends to recommend an extension of the leap card short hop zone to include Wicklow town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39314/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the provision of a coastguard station at Greystones harbour; the timeline for the project to go to tender and for construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39315/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the criteria that needs to be met by LocalLink and local bus services to facilitate leap card usage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39316/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport for an updated timeline for the delivery of the Greystones coastguard HQ considering the recent sale of the harbour site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39317/23]
Public Expenditure 2 questions
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if he has taken into account that there are employees in the public sector for whom it is mandatory to pay into the compulsory spouses and children scheme regardless of their marital or familial situation, and who will never benefit for the scheme; if he has considered whether or not such a mandatory scheme is in contravention of equality legislation for those that will not benefit; if he will consider a refund mechanism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38311/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform for an updated timeline for the delivery of the Greystones coastguard HQ considering the recent sale of the harbour site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39327/23]
Housing 2 questions
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of homes retrofitted on an annual basis from 2020 under the local authorities energy efficiency retrofit programme; to provide those details on a county basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39349/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the average time from application to completion under the local authorities energy efficiency retrofit programme on an annual basis from 2020; to provide those details on a county basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39350/23]
Finance 1 question
- 2023-09-11 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Finance the amount of carbon tax accrued on a year-by-year basis since 2015; the amount of carbon tax revenues ring-fenced for climate action measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39326/23]

New lobbying 11 returns

Community Law & Mediation · 2 returns Environment · Budgetary matters
- Email containing details of CLM’s Open Letter (signed by the Irish Heart Foundation, Age Action, the National Women’s Council of Ireland, Threshold, Community Work Ireland, the Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice, Pavee Point and Environmental Justice Network Ireland) to Minister Eamon Ryan following publication of the National Clean Air Strategy.
- Email containing CLM’s Pre-Budget Submission 2024
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 5 returns Development and Zoning · Environment · Finance · Agriculture
- Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT)
- EUNature Restoration Law
- IFA Budget 2024 Submission - Measures to mitigate increased cost of production and general inflationary pressures
- IFA Budget 2024 Submission - Measures to Support Farmers Through Brexit
- New Forestry Programme - A Lost Opportunity
Early Childhood Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Budget 2024
Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland Environment
- ACE Ireland launch a new partnership with Panda aimed at significantly improving the recycling process of cartons placed on the Irish market.
Wind Energy Ireland · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources · Environment
- Development of offshore renewable energy.
- Resources for State agencies to support the delivery of renewable energy.

John Brady — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 10 questions · 8 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 10 total

Housing 3 questions
- 2023-09-11 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the amount of funding that was sought and awarded to Wicklow County Council for retrofitting works for local authority homes for the years 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37824/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if Homebond or a similar cover will be in place for purchasers of new affordable housing schemes through the local authority to cover any potential latent structural defects; if so, to provide details of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37825/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if a local authority property has to be built before a certain date/year in order for an applicant to be eligible for the incremental tenant purchase scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37826/23]
Justice 3 questions
- 2023-09-11 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí in County Wicklow; the stations in which they have been located in each of the years 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37315/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Justice the number of Garda patrol vehicles in County Wicklow; the stations in which they have been located in each of the years 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37316/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Justice the number of community gardaí in County Wicklow; the stations in which they have been located in each of the years 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37317/23]
Education 2 questions
- 2023-09-11 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education to provide an update and timeline for a school building project (details supplied); to confirm what stage the project is at; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38106/23]
- 2023-09-11 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education when additional temporary accommodation will be implemented for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38107/23]
Children 1 question
- 2023-09-11 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of speech and language therapists that are currently in place in CHO6, Wicklow under the Children's Disability Network Team; the average wait time for SLT services for children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38604/23]
Rural 1 question
- 2023-09-11 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development to provide a breakdown in tabular form of the distribution of funds under the town and village renewal scheme for the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38073/23]

New lobbying 8 returns

Novartis Ireland Limited Health
- Ensuring the spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is added to the heel prick test in a timely manner
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 5 returns Development and Zoning · Environment · Finance · Agriculture
- Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT)
- EUNature Restoration Law
- IFA Budget 2024 Submission - Measures to mitigate increased cost of production and general inflationary pressures
- IFA Budget 2024 Submission - Measures to Support Farmers Through Brexit
- New Forestry Programme - A Lost Opportunity
Safetynet Primary Care Justice and Equality
- Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth invites
Early Childhood Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Childcare Bill 2023

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