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 matt…
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]
1069. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department will consider increasing the mandatory retirement age for firefighters from 62 years of age to the State pension age of 66; if any review of the current retirement age arrangements has been undertaken or is planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42480/26]
1092. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the native Irish honeybee is formally recognised as a priority species for conservation; if not, if this is under review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42830/26]
1496. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the assessment his Department has made of the risk posed by fireblight to hawthorn populations across the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42823/26]
1497. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if consideration is being given to prioritising Irish-grown, locally sourced hawthorn in all State-supported planting schemes to reduce disease risk; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42824/26]
1498. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the controls in place on the importation of non-native honeybee subspecies into the State; if these controls are considered sufficient to protect native populations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42825/26]
1499. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review biosecurity measures relating to bee imports, including the risks of disease transmission and genetic dilution of native bees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42826/26]
1500. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps being taken to protect native hedgerow species, including hawthorn, from disease threats such as fireblight; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42827/26]
1501. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a review of the Animal Welfare Strategy Consultation will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42828/26]
1502. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the report of the dog stakeholder control group will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42829/26]
2105. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health the measures her Department is taking to reduce waiting times for mental health services; the types of mental health services available and the current waiting times for each service, by county, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42696/26]
233. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the measures being taken to deal with antisocial behaviour on the public transport network; if he is aware of an incident (details supplied), which reportedly occurred on the DART involving a group of youths attacking a young man who subsequently required hospital treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41101/26]
395. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if there are any exemptions or provisions within rural housing policy for persons who are unable to afford the adaptation or modification of their current home to meet their changing needs, which would allow them to sell their existing property and build a new home within the same local area; and if he will make a statement on…
18. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on infrastructure will meet next. [39343/26]
34. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the shared island unit in his Department. [39344/26]
639. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education and Youth the measures her Department will take to ensure appropriate accommodations for students with dyslexia, dyspraxia and other neurodivergent learning differences during the leaving certificate examinations, particularly for those who require the use of assistive technology; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40178/26]
763. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will consider increasing the mandatory retirement age for firefighters from 62 years-of-age to the State pension age of 66; if any review of the current retirement age arrangements has been undertaken or is planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40009/26]
903. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the Red Cover Silage Measure; whether funding is still available to farmers under this fund; if there are plans to expand it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39508/26]