Jennifer Whitmore

191. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the reason a proposed tunnel through Bray Head was included in the cost analysis of double tracking the Rosslare-Dublin rail line; whether more cost-effective alternatives, such as double tracking north and south of Greystones, adding a second platform at Wexford O'Hanrahan station, and increasing speeds in south Wicklow, are being considered as part of plans to expand DART services to Wicklow town 2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50329/25]

390. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason a comprehensive review of the national list of invasive alien species is needed before adding a single species, such as Cherry Laurel, given that it has been identified as high-impact by the National Parks and Wildlife Service, the National Biodiversity Data Centre, Coillte, and the Citizens' Assembly on Biodiversity Loss; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50323/25]

391. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to explain the process by which species are added to the national list under the European Union (Invasive Alien Species) Regulations 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50324/25]

392. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if Part 3 (12) of the European Union (Invasive Alien Species) Regulations 2024, which allows the Minister to impose immediate restrictions on invasive alien species not on the EU list if preliminary scientific evidence suggests the species is present or at imminent risk of entering the State, and is likely to meet the criteria for concern, will be invoked to restrict the sale, distribution and planting of Cherry Laurel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50325/25]

393. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the grounds on which Cherry Laurel has not yet been listed as an invasive alien species of national concern, despite repeated recommendations from Ireland's leading environmental and biodiversity bodies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50326/25]

394. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will continue to expand the NPWS farm plan schemes in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50327/25]

395. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the amount of funding allocated for new applications in 2026 for the five year National Parks and Wildlife Service farm plan scheme; if that funding will be increased annually from 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50328/25]

92. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will expand the warmer homes scheme to include solar; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48994/25]

102. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if consideration will be given to reform the Public Service Obligation Levy to make it income-sensitive and progressive given its disproportionate impact on low-income households. [48995/25]

121. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will transpose the EU definition of energy poverty into Irish law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48996/25]

145. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the action his Department is taking to identify the source of the river Blackwater fish kill; for an update on the work carried out to date in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48998/25]

155. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will commit to introducing a statutory energy poverty strategy that integrates energy efficiency, affordability and climate justice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48997/25]

319. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality for the up-to-date figures of those on the waiting list for an assessment of need across the country, by county, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49357/25]

365. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health if the neurorehabilitation centre in Bray, County Wicklow is now fully operational; if not, when it is expected to become fully operational; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49488/25]

248. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the reason the Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships) Act 2014 has not yet been commenced; the timeline for its commencement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48938/25]

539. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education and Youth when the stage 3 process for a school (details supplied) began; the processes involved in Stage 3; the length of time on average Stage 3 will take; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48634/25]

540. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education and Youth the interim arrangements in place to financially compensate parents impacted by the lack of school bus services at the start of this school year; when interim arrangements will come into effect; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48635/25]

974. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will confirm whether any area off Portmarnock Beach is officially licensed for razor shell fishing; the enforcement measures in place to address reports of unlicensed vessels operating in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48935/25]

975. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is aware of unlicensed vessels partaking in unauthorised razor shell fishing off Portmarnock Beach; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48936/25]

976. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the assessment that has been made of the environmental impact of razor shell dredging off Portmarnock Beach, including the displacement of marine life and the effect on beach conditions and a public amenity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48937/25]

143. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment when the land use review will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46035/25]

144. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will clarify recent statements he has made regarding progress on climate targets in light of the 2.9% increase in greenhouse gas emissions in Q1 2025 compared to Q1 2024, as reported recently by the EPA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46038/25]

145. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to outline his proposed policy response to the recently reported 2.9% increase in greenhouse gas emissions in Q1 2025 compared to Q1 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46039/25]

146. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if the 2.9% increase in greenhouse gas emissions in Q1 2025 compared to Q1 2024 as reported by the EPA recently renders Ireland at risk of non-compliance with the legally binding sectoral ceilings under the Climate Action Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46040/25]

147. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he has engaged with or met the EPA following their recent report of a 2.9% increase in greenhouse gas emissions in Q1 2025 compared to Q1 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46041/25]