Jennifer Whitmore

308. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied that Bus Éireann has adequate rolling stock allocated to the 132 service; whether Bus Éireann has reported to him or to the NTA that recurring mechanical breakdowns of older buses are a primary cause of cancellations on this route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45444/26]

309. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport given that the 132 service is the primary public transport link for communities including Baltinglass, Tullow, and surrounding areas, the specific measures he intends to take to ensure reliable, frequent services for rural communities in Wicklow and Carlow who have no viable alternative transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45445/26]

325. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport whether he is aware of ongoing delays in the renewal process for approved driving instructor (ADI) permits administered by the RSA; the average timeframe for completion of ADI renewals over the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45697/26]

326. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department has assessed the impact on independent driving instructors of delays in the issuing of renewed ADI permits, particularly where instructors are prevented from accessing the essential driver training portal following the expiry of a permit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45698/26]

327. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware that approved driving instructors can be locked out of the EDT portal before the RSA has completed the renewal process for their permits; whether he is considering introducing contingency arrangements to allow instructors to continue uploading mandatory learner driver lessons during processing delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45699/26]

329. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if he will request that the National Transport Authority examine the introduction of flexible or part-week commuter ticket products for hybrid workers who commute two or three days per week, particularly from commuter counties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45732/26]

330. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if consideration is being given to introducing discounted journey bundles or capped weekly fare products through the Leap Card system for non-daily commuters, in line with flexible ticketing models operating in other European countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45733/26]

331. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport whether he or the National Transport Authority have examined the feasibility of a transferable household commuter ticket, which could be used by either adult in a household depending on commuting needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45734/26]

749. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether his Department has received reports or complaints concerning the welfare of greyhounds associated with the Parteen case in County Clare; the number of greyhounds involved; the actions taken by his Department and any relevant agencies in response; whether an investigation is ongoing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45685/26]

2. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment when he intends to introduce the strategic gas emergency reserve Bill 2025 to the Dáil; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44871/26]

137. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment when the Strategic Gas Emergency Reserve Bill 2025 will be introduced to the Dáil at first stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44872/26]

12. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on housing will next meet. [39725/26]

27. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on disability will next meet [39726/26]

42. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his attendance at the most recent EU Leaders' meeting or council. [39727/26]

263. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment for an update on the progression of the Private Wires Bill 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41880/26]

264. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment for an update on the progression of the Strategic Gas Emergency Reserve Bill 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41881/26]

273. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the steps being taken to respond to infringement proceedings initiated by the European Commission regarding Ireland's incomplete transposition of the Single Use Plastics Directive (EU) 2019; the timeline for full compliance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42045/26]

274. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment when he intends to commence the provisions in the Circular Economy Act 2022 relating to a levy on single-use cups; the proposed levy rate; if an alternative binding consumption reduction target is under consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42046/26]

275. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether the Government will introduce quantifiable national targets for the reduction of single-use plastic cups and food containers in line with EU requirements by 2026; and if so, when these will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42047/26]

276. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the number of commitments in the Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy (2020-2025) relating to single-use plastics have been fully delivered; to provide an updated implementation report with timelines for outstanding measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42048/26]

308. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the average waiting time for households approved under the better energy warmer homes scheme from application to completion in each year from 2015 to date in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42818/26]

309. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the number of homes completed under the better energy warmer homes scheme work programme and the average cost per home since 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42820/26]

310. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the estimated annual cost of establishing a prioritised respiratory health pathway within the better energy warmer homes scheme for households where a resident has asthma or another chronic respiratory condition, taking into account the outcomes of the warmth and wellbeing pilot scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42821/26]

561. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the estimated additional VAT exclusive yield from a €7.50 increase in the carbon charge in 2026 and 2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42822/26]

566. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the rationale for applying different VAT rates to the hairdressing and beauty sectors, with hairdressing services subject to the reduced 9% rate while beauty services remain at 13.5%, despite both sectors facing similar rising operational costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42980/26]