146. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the proportion of grain used in the production of Irish single grain whiskey that is sourced domestically; the measures that are in place to support the use of Irish-grown grain in whiskey production; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46083/26]
147. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether consideration has been given to strengthening requirements or supports for the use of Irish-grown grain in single grain whiskey production, in the context of protecting the integrity and value of the Irish whiskey designation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46084/26]
149. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total number of greyhound deaths recorded in each of the past five years, broken down by race-day deaths, injuries resulting in euthanasia, and deaths in training or at stud facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46204/26]
150. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of welfare inspections carried out by RCÉ in each of the past five years per venue, including follow-up inspections relating to injury or death; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46205/26]
252. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether his Department will review the eligibility criteria for the solar PV grant to make provision for homeowners in housing developments where planning permission was granted prior to 2021, but construction was completed after 2021 and where the dwellings were therefore not required to include solar PV or heat pumps under the …
305. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the extension of the battery electric DART to Wicklow town; the breakdown of the number of the second order of 90 battery-electric DART carriages that will be deployed to the southern commuter line serving Dublin to/from Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45441/26]
306. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware that Bus Éireann's 132 service Connolly Station to Bunclody via Baltinglass has experienced repeated unannounced cancellations in recent weeks, including cancellations of the last service of the day without warning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45442/26]
307. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware that Bus Éireann had committed to increasing the frequency of the 132 service from four to eight services per day, but that this increase was cancelled at the last minute; when passengers can expect this commitment to be honoured; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45443/26]
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 …
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 mat…
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]