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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Universal Design In Building: Discussion (21 Jun 2022)

Emer Higgins: Super. I am aware I only have 30 seconds so I would like a really quick answer from Ms Murphy on the most commonly drawn-down grant, if she has that information, and one from Mr. Dolan on mortgages.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Universal Design In Building: Discussion (21 Jun 2022)

Emer Higgins: Okay, that is interesting.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Universal Design In Building: Discussion (21 Jun 2022)

Emer Higgins: That makes sense.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Universal Design In Building: Discussion (21 Jun 2022)

Emer Higgins: Okay.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Universal Design In Building: Discussion (21 Jun 2022)

Emer Higgins: Okay.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Universal Design In Building: Discussion (21 Jun 2022)

Emer Higgins: Yes. I am sorry as I probably should have specified that was exactly what I meant. I was asking about the life assurance part of the overall mortgage approval.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Universal Design In Building: Discussion (21 Jun 2022)

Emer Higgins: Interesting.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Universal Design In Building: Discussion (21 Jun 2022)

Emer Higgins: I thank everyone very much.

Special Educational Needs: Statements (16 Jun 2022)

Emer Higgins: I am pleased to have the opportunity to contribute to this debate because services for children with disabilities or additional needs are incredibly important. Under the umbrella of additional needs come special educational needs. I commend the Minister of State, Deputy Madigan, on the work she has done and the commitment she has shown thus far. Having a dedicated Minister of State for...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tax Collection (16 Jun 2022)

Emer Higgins: Thank you, Deputy. That is your question finished.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tax Collection (16 Jun 2022)

Emer Higgins: That is for the next question. We have gone into Deputy Calleary's time.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Expenditure Policy (16 Jun 2022)

Emer Higgins: 118. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on the expenditure measures that have been effective in funding public services; the guidance that his Department has provided to enhance productivity in the construction sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31030/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Airport Authority (16 Jun 2022)

Emer Higgins: 179. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the Dublin Airport Authority has issued a club (details supplied) with a notice to vacate a facility and grounds on 30 June 2022, after 39 years; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the club funded the building of the facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Defective Building Materials (16 Jun 2022)

Emer Higgins: 390. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress that has been made in relation to pyrite remediation at schools (details supplied). [31652/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (15 Jun 2022)

Emer Higgins: 135. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her Department’s action plan to support children with speech and language communication needs in the classroom; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31148/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (15 Jun 2022)

Emer Higgins: 136. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the total number of special speech specific speech and language disorder classes available and the locations of same in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022, in tabular form. [31149/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (15 Jun 2022)

Emer Higgins: 140. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the provisions that are in place for children exiting language classes and transitioning back into their mainstream school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31172/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (15 Jun 2022)

Emer Higgins: 141. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the provisions that are in place in secondary schools to support young adults with developmental language disorder, developmental verbal dyspraxia or any other specified speech and language communication need; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31173/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (15 Jun 2022)

Emer Higgins: 194. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there is no general practitioner in Newcastle, County Dublin currently accepting patients with a medical card or general practitioner visit card while other nearby practices including at Rathcoole and Saggart are at full capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31052/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Transport Costs (14 Jun 2022)

Emer Higgins: This is a welcome initiative. In the budget, the Government did much to focus on young people, including changes to the Student Universal Support Ireland grant for those going to college, free contraception for young women and this youth public transport card, which is offered at a substantially discounted rate. As we approach the next budget and budgetary discussions begin, should we look...