Official portrait of Jennifer Whitmore

Jennifer Whitmore

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Social Democrats · Wicklow · serving since 2024-11-29

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Voting record Contributions PQs asked
written 2026-07-28 · to Transport
442. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the planned increase in the frequency of the 133 bus service operating between Wicklow and Dublin via Rathnew; when the additional services are expected to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56336/26]
written 2026-07-28 · to Transport
443. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport whether funding has been allocated, or is expected to be allocated, to continue the 132 bus service in 2027 operating between Dublin and Bunclody via Tullow; the nature of the funding allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56337/26]
written 2026-07-28 · to Transport
444. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport whether the National Transport Authority has plans to increase the capacity and frequency of the 65 bus service operating between Blessington, Ballymore Eustace and Poolbeg Street; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56338/26]
written 2026-07-28 · to Transport
445. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the current status of the proposed extension of the Luas network to Bray; the anticipated timeline for the project, including the commencement of construction; the expected date on which the line will become operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56339/26]
written 2026-07-28 · to Education
1101. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the progress of the solar for schools programme; the number of schools that have availed of the programme to date, in a county-by-county breakdown, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56980/26]
written 2026-07-28 · to Education
1198. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education and Youth the measures being implemented to ensure that the school bus services are in full operation in all areas for the start of the 2026-2027 school year, considering the significant disruptions during the 2025-2026 school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55975/26]
written 2026-07-28 · to Education
1199. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of mainstream school bus tickets that have been issued for the 2026-2027 school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55976/26]
written 2026-07-28 · to Education
1234. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the opening of a school (details supplied) in Bray; if the school remains on schedule to open in September 2026; when details of admissions criteria, eligibility, enrolment procedures will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56340/26]
written 2026-07-28 · to Education
1235. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education and Youth the arrangements being made to ensure that families requiring a place at a school (details supplied) in Bray receive timely information regarding admissions and enrolment for the 2026-2027 school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56341/26]
written 2026-07-28 · to Education
1236. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department has assessed the need for a special school to serve Wicklow town and the surrounding area, whether there are plans to establish a school; the current status of any assessment or proposal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56342/26]
written 2026-07-28 · to Education
1237. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on her Department's consideration of the need for a new post-primary school in Newtownmountkennedy, County Wicklow; the current stage of her Department's assessment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56343/26]
written 2026-07-28 · to Health
3272. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health whether premenstrual dysphoric disorder is explicitly recognised within the Women's Health Action Plan and Women's Health Programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55502/26]
written 2026-07-28 · to Health
3273. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health whether her Department has considered the development of a national clinical pathway for the diagnosis and treatment of premenstrual dysphoric disorder; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55503/26]
written 2026-07-28 · to Health
3274. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health the training or guidance provided to GPs regarding the recognition and management of premenstrual dysphoric disorder; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55504/26]
written 2026-07-28 · to Health
3275. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health the number of women awaiting gynaecology appointments where premenstrual dysphoric disorder is recorded as the primary or secondary reason for referral; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55505/26]
written 2026-07-28 · to Health
3276. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health whether the HSE has identified specialist services or clinicians for the management of severe premenstrual dysphoric disorder; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55506/26]
written 2026-07-28 · to Health
3277. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health whether her Department or the HSE is evaluating emerging non-invasive diagnostic technologies for endometriosis, including saliva-based microRNA testing such as the endotest and sensor-based tests such as endosure, both recently approved by the NHS in England and Wales; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55507/26]
written 2026-07-28 · to Health
3335. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health the number of women referred to specialist perinatal mental health services in each of the past five years; the average waiting time for assessment and treatment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55843/26]
written 2026-07-28 · to Health
3336. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health the number of dedicated pregnancy loss clinics operating nationally; the staffing levels within these services; the average waiting time for referral and treatment; her plans to expand access to specialist care following pregnancy loss; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55844/26]
written 2026-07-28 · to Health
3337. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken to increase participation in CervicalCheck among younger women and underserved communities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55845/26]
written 2026-07-28 · to Health
3338. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to improve access to hormone replacement therapy for women experiencing menopause and perimenopause; the measures in place to ensure the availability of HRT medications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55846/26]
written 2026-07-28 · to Health
3339. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health the number of couples and individuals who have accessed publicly funded IVF services since the commencement of the scheme; the number currently awaiting treatment; and the measures being taken to reduce waiting times and increase capacity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55847/26]
written 2026-07-28 · to Health
3340. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health the number of women who underwent cardiovascular screening, assessment or treatment in each of the past five years; the steps being taken to improve early detection of heart disease among women; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55848/26]
written 2026-07-28 · to Health
3341. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health the number of DXA scanners available nationwide; the waiting times for bone density scans, by CHO area; her plans to expand capacity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55849/26]
written 2026-07-28 · to Health
3342. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health the number of specialist menopause clinics operating nationally; the locations of these clinics; her plans to expand access; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55850/26]
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