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Written Answers — Department of Health: International Protection (2 Mar 2023)

Emer Higgins: 288. To ask the Minister for Health if he will outline plans for a facility (details supplied). [10618/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Accessing Justice: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Mar 2023)

Emer Higgins: I apologise for being late. I am also participating in a housing committee meeting at the same time and none of us have mastered the art of bilocation. I thank the witnesses. I read their statements beforehand, and found it interesting to listen to the dialogue around this. I thank each of the witnesses and their teams who work in challenging situations. From the testimony given, and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Accessing Justice: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Mar 2023)

Emer Higgins: Could I ask an off-topic question? With our growing population, do we need an additional prison in Ireland?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Accessing Justice: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Mar 2023)

Emer Higgins: When that is up and running, perhaps Ms McCaffrey would write to the committee and let us know how it is going.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Accessing Justice: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Mar 2023)

Emer Higgins: Perhaps, if the Chair is willing, she could come back in and give us an update on it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Planning and Development Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Mar 2023)

Emer Higgins: I have a follow-up question in relation to that. In the legal view of the Law Society of Ireland and the Bar Association of Ireland, does the legislation go beyond the Heather Hill decision or is it contrary to the Heather Hill decision?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Planning and Development Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Mar 2023)

Emer Higgins: Given that often the legal profession operates on a no-win, no-fee basis, would this have a detrimental impact on people having the means to be able to challenge?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Planning and Development Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Mar 2023)

Emer Higgins: So the concerns about the ability to appeal are twofold. First, they are based on cost but Ms Minch's submission referred to the interpretation and compatibility with the conventional requirements for EU law in terms of narrowing people's ability as well. Will she talk a little about that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Planning and Development Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Mar 2023)

Emer Higgins: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Planning and Development Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Mar 2023)

Emer Higgins: Ms Minch's submission highlighted six other areas which the Law Society of Ireland is reviewing which have given rise to legal uncertainty and litigation. How far along is the society with those reviews? I know it is a lengthy Bill and I thank both organisations for sharing their expertise. How far along is the review and when does Ms Minch envisage the written submission will go to the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Planning and Development Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Mar 2023)

Emer Higgins: Are there any initial insights Ms Minch could share with us?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Planning and Development Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Mar 2023)

Emer Higgins: I thank Ms Minch. The explanatory memorandum is something all of us would definitely welcome. We are probably in trouble if the Law Society of Ireland is unsure about something from a legal perspective without that memorandum. I totally understand that.

International Women's Day: Statements (8 Mar 2023)

Emer Higgins: I am sharing time with Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan. I wish everybody in the Chamber a very happy International Women's Day. Today is a day to celebrate women’s achievements, raise awareness of discrimination and drive gender parity. I pay tribute to my female colleagues in this Chamber and all the females who have gone before us. It is encouraging to see the number of women...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (7 Mar 2023)

Emer Higgins: 67. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to increase the tax-free allowance for pensioners to bring it in line with the new allowance for workers. [11283/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (7 Mar 2023)

Emer Higgins: 79. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to review the 41% exit tax charged on life-wrapped funds sold by life assurance companies and from exchange trade funds. [11282/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Policies (9 Mar 2023)

Emer Higgins: 60. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will outline all the measures his Department and the Government have put in place to protect the business dealings of farmers, growers, fishers and food producers against unfair practices by buyers of their product [11796/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Industry (9 Mar 2023)

Emer Higgins: 75. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when he expects Government to be in a position to appoint a agri-food independent regulator. [11797/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (9 Mar 2023)

Emer Higgins: 134. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will ensure that residents associations have the right to appeal planning decisions, and that successful appellants will have their fees covered, under the new Consolidated Planning and Development Act. [11845/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Electoral Process (9 Mar 2023)

Emer Higgins: 207. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will provide an update on the reform of electoral laws to prevent donations from non-citizens outside the State influencing elections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10262/23]