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Meet Jennifer

Jennifer Whitmore is a TD for Wicklow.

With a background in ecology, marine science and environmental law, Jennifer believes that we need delivery on climate action now and should use every opportunity at our disposal to effect positive change in this area.

Before entering politics, Jennifer spent ten years in Australia as a senior policy analyst alongside government Ministers, developing environmental law, water management and energy policy. She also spent several years working with the Marine Institute as a scientist.

Since Jennifer’s election to the Dáil in 2020, she has highlighted the need for better controls on energy prices and advocated for better protections for families at risk of fuel poverty.

She has also served as the Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy and has called for a fully publicly funded childcare and early education service that meets the needs of parents, children and educators.

I became involved in politics to effect change. Ireland’s future is a bright one and our potential is great. The time to make that change is now.

Jennifer’s Priorities

  • Meaningful climate action underpinned by the principles of a Just Transition.
  • Take the steps required to protect and improve our biodiversity.
  • Reduce energy prices and diversify our energy sources by encouraging major investment in solar and offshore wind.
  • Build a rural public transport system that is regular, reliable and affordable.
  • Meet our climate targets through a Just Transition.
  • Ensure adequate school planning.
  • Reduce the cost of childcare.

Latest News

Government response on sprat trawling too little too late

The government’s move to restrict 18-metre trawlers from fishing sprat has come years too late, failing to address the urgent need for a full ban, according to Social Democrats environment spokesperson Jennifer Whitmore. Deputy Whitmore said: “This is a textbook example of delay and dysfunction – the government has been grappling with this issue since […]

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Whitmore introduces emergency Bill to protect sprat stocks

Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore will introduce a Bill in the Dáil today proposing a moratorium on commercial sprat fishing in Irish waters, citing urgent concerns for marine biodiversity and the lack of regulation around the species. Deputy Whitmore, who is the party’s spokesperson on the marine, said: “Sprat may be small, but it plays […]

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Extra complexity in securing nitrates derogation means government needs a plan B for farmers

Farmers and rural communities must not be led off a cliff by a government that refuses to plan for contingencies Government needs a ‘plan B’ for farmers if their attempts to secure an extension of the nitrates derogation fail, according to Social Democrats Agriculture spokesperson Jennifer Whitmore. “There has been confirmation today that it will […]

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