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The Government has left families to fend for themselves as they are priced out of skyrocketing gas and electricity prices, according to Social Democrats energy spokesperson Jennifer Whitmore. Deputy Whitmore said: “This week, we learned two of Ireland’s household energy providers, Electric Ireland and Yuno Energy, will be charging an additional €250 to €300 every […]

The Government continues to sleepwalk towards massive climate costs and fines, according to Social Democrats climate spokesperson Jennifer Whitmore. Deputy Whitmore said: “Ireland faces €13 billion in annual bills by 2050 as a result of missing our climate targets. “Last month’s heatwave, which scientists say was only possible due to excess fossil fuel use, claimed […]

The Minister has repeatedly said this LNG terminal will be State-owned and State-led, but there is no reference to that in the legislation Government legislation to establish a Strategic Emergency Gas Reserve is a monument to government failure, accord to Social Democrats energy spokesperson Jennifer Whitmore. Deputy Whitmore said: “This legislation is being rushed through […]

The Government must make it a priority to investigate whether there is price gouging in the electric vehicle charging market, according to Social Democrats energy spokesperson Jennifer Whitmore. Deputy Whitmore said: “Last week, we learned that the cost of charging an EV at Ionity public charging points was just as high as filling a car […]

The Government must consider all alternative ways of delivering energy security before locking the State into costly Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) infrastructure, according to Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore. Deputy Whitmore, who is the party’s energy spokesperson, made her comments as the Dáil debated the Development (Strategic Gas Reserve) Bill 2026 at second stage today. She said: […]

The Government must investigate if price gouging is taking place at public electric vehicle charging points, according to Social Democrats environment and energy spokesperson Jennifer Whitmore. Deputy Whitmore said: “Electric vehicles are an attractive prospect for drivers for two reasons: they’re more environmentally friendly than cars which run on petrol or diesel, and they’re cheaper […]

Accelerated decarbonisation of our bus and rail fleet, along with improvements to existing public transport services, will be required to reduce Ireland’s reliance on fossil fuels and help us meet our climate action targets, according to Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore. Deputy Whitmore, who is the party’s spokesperson on climate, said: “A report from the […]

A new report published today by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provides a worrying snapshot of Ireland’s water quality that requires immediate Government attention, according to Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore. Deputy Whitmore, who is the party’s environment spokesperson, said: “The EPA’s report shows there was little change in water quality indicators in 2025. Overall […]

Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore has demanded a full explanation from Uisce Éireann after a 60-day ‘Do Not Swim’ notice came into effect at two popular beaches in north county Dublin due to a sewage pump failure. Deputy Whitmore, who is the party’s environment spokesperson, said: “Fingal County Council has announced that Rush North and […]

There must be full accountability – and consequences – after it was revealed that diesel from an Irish Rail fuel facility has been leaking into the River Liffey for over a year, according to Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore. Deputy Whitmore, who is the party’s environment spokesperson, said: “This week, the Journal reported that the […]