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Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (11 May 2022)

Emer Higgins: 261. To ask the Minister for Health if supports are in place for persons who are diagnosed with an eating disorder and require dental treatment as a result of their eating disorder but do not have the financial means and do not qualify for a medical card. [23761/22]

Affordable Housing: Motion [Private Members] (10 May 2022)

Emer Higgins: I wish to record my support for the help-to-buy scheme and my total dismay at the idea of abolishing it. This is what is being put forward by the Opposition. The help-to-buy scheme does exactly what it says on the tin: it helps people to buy their first homes. It has been a welcome financial contribution for many families, some 32,000 people to be exact. Almost €600 million has...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Consumer Protection (10 May 2022)

Emer Higgins: 166. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide details of the consumer rights protections in place for consumers who fall victim to fraudulent activity online and to consumers making purchases online; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23257/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tax Code (10 May 2022)

Emer Higgins: 237. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason that a person paying their motor tax in three-or six-month intervals will pay more over the course of a year when compared to a person paying in one yearly lump sum; if he has considered addressing this matter in the context of the rising cost of living; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23185/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (10 May 2022)

Emer Higgins: 514. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the timeline for the delivery of the new school building for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23171/22]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Early Childhood Care and Education (10 May 2022)

Emer Higgins: 577. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the reason for the decision to change the provision of the early childhood care and education scheme to children from over two years and eight months on either 1 September or 1 January 2021 to just one date for entry, the first of September; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22835/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (10 May 2022)

Emer Higgins: 653. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of incidents of accommodation fraud reported to An Garda Síochána in each of the years 2018 to 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form. [23249/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (10 May 2022)

Emer Higgins: 655. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the monetary amount stolen from victims as a result of accommodation fraud in each of the years 2018 to 2021 and to date in 2022. [23251/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (10 May 2022)

Emer Higgins: 656. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of prosecutions made as a result of accommodation fraud in each of the years 2018 to 2021 and to date in 2022. [23252/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (10 May 2022)

Emer Higgins: 654. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide a breakdown of incidents of accommodation fraud that occurred through social media platforms, in person, or through other websites or methods. [23250/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (10 May 2022)

Emer Higgins: 657. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of incidents of investment fraud reported to An Garda Síochána in each of the years 2018 to 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form. [23255/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (10 May 2022)

Emer Higgins: 658. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of incidents of cryptocurrency fraud reported to An Garda Síochána in each of the years 2018 to 2021 and to date in 2022. [23256/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Housing Provision for Older People: Discussion (10 May 2022)

Emer Higgins: I thank all of our contributors here today. This is a particularly interesting topic. For so long we have talked about reforming the fair deal scheme to unlock, if you like, more housing within the rental market. The fact that we all know that there is a massive deficit in this country of older people-specific housing is just a huge issue. It is something that we, as a committee, need to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Housing Provision for Older People: Discussion (10 May 2022)

Emer Higgins: I agree with much of what Deputy Gould said. I begin by complimenting the Sue Ryder Foundation on everything it is doing to provide practical support and day-to-day assistance. As Deputy Flaherty mentioned, combating social isolation is really important. The previous discussion dealt with the point I was going to make relating to rental income from houses belonging to those availing of the...

Accommodation Needs of Those Fleeing Ukraine: Statements (5 May 2022)

Emer Higgins: I want to begin by thanking the people who are working at our reception centres, at Dublin Airport and at other ports. I thank the many volunteers, and those who have opened their hotels, apartments and homes to people who are fleeing the war in Ukraine. I also wish to acknowledge, in particular, the Irish Red Cross, the many other NGOs and their volunteers, who are playing such an...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Situations of Risk and Humanitarian Emergencies: Discussion (Resumed) (5 May 2022)

Emer Higgins: I apologise for missing the opening statements. I am on another committee that meets at the same time. No matter how much we might want to, politicians have not mastered bilocation just yet, but I have read the submissions. I thank everyone for those. I was struck by what Mr. Harris said about the English language barrier facing people with disabilities from Ukraine in accessing...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Issues relating to International Surrogacy Arrangements and Achieving Parental Recognition: Discussion (Resumed) (5 May 2022)

Emer Higgins: Thank you, Chairman.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Issues relating to International Surrogacy Arrangements and Achieving Parental Recognition: Discussion (Resumed) (5 May 2022)

Emer Higgins: I am indeed. I thank all of our witnesses for sharing their legal expertise, research and lived experience with us today. It is so beneficial to us, as members, to hear their perspectives as we navigate through this exceptionally difficult and complex area. Ms Duffy gave us a really helpful overview in terms of talking us through a typical male-sex surrogacy journey and while we...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Issues relating to International Surrogacy Arrangements and Achieving Parental Recognition: Discussion (Resumed) (5 May 2022)

Emer Higgins: Yes, thank you.