Results 2,301-2,320 of 3,425 for speaker:Emer Higgins

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Contracts (13 Jun 2023)

Emer Higgins: 288. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will confirm that the new provider for the search-and-rescue helicopter service in Ireland will retain the existing crews, along with their existing terms and conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27710/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (13 Jun 2023)

Emer Higgins: 884. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a dedicated Garda liaison officer exists to investigate complaints of assault against taxi drivers and to liaise generally with the taxi industry on safety matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27530/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Properties (13 Jun 2023)

Emer Higgins: 963. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will report on the management of assets and occupancy at a location, details supplied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27857/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (14 Jun 2023)

Emer Higgins: 73. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide a definition of cannabinoid products as they relate to Parliamentary Question No. 214 of 30 May 2023. [28659/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: General Register Office (14 Jun 2023)

Emer Higgins: 112. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason that the General Register Office at Werburgh Street, Dublin 8, is only open to the public for one day a week; if she is aware of plans to extend the opening hours to assist the public; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28664/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Medicinal Products (14 Jun 2023)

Emer Higgins: 118. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide a definition of cannabinoid products as they relate to Parliamentary Question No. 500 of 30 May 2023. [28660/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Schemes (14 Jun 2023)

Emer Higgins: 132. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if there are plans to alter the eligibility for the ECCE scheme, given that the current cut-off dates for the scheme can lead to a child falling outside the eligibility by a couple of days thus having to wait a year to access the ECCE scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28665/23]

Committee on Public Petitions: Ombudsman for Children's Annual Report 2021: Office of the Ombudsman for Children (15 Jun 2023)

Emer Higgins: I thank the witnesses for being with us today and for all the work that they and their quite small team, considering the amount of work they get through, do in responding to complaints, the investigative work, all the reports they put together and the important recommendations in those reports. I wish them well in their 20th year. It is a significant milestone. The Ombudsman for Children...

Committee on Public Petitions: Ombudsman for Children's Annual Report 2021: Office of the Ombudsman for Children (15 Jun 2023)

Emer Higgins: I would really appreciate that. If there was a recommendation from Dr. Muldoon's office that the criteria need to be looked at, that would give me the opportunity to bring that recommendation to the Minister and put pressure on the Minister from the Government backbenches.

Committee on Public Petitions: Ombudsman for Children's Annual Report 2021: Office of the Ombudsman for Children (15 Jun 2023)

Emer Higgins: That is interesting.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Dereliction and Vacancy: Discussion (15 Jun 2023)

Emer Higgins: I thank the witnesses for attending and for all their work. Unlocking vacant and derelict homes has huge untapped potential for every home that exists that is not unlocked. It is relatively quick to do. It is environmentally friendly and it makes sense, because these places are usually in very good locations. Nothing maddens people more than a vacant home, particularly when it is a local...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Dereliction and Vacancy: Discussion (15 Jun 2023)

Emer Higgins: Sorry to interrupt but I would ask the witness to bring that feedback to the CCMA. Depending on what statistics one looks at, there could be up to 14,500 vacant and derelict homes in the greater Dublin area. We know that there is a massive need for new homes in the Dublin area. We know that there is a massive number of homes that could be tapped into and unlocked. It would be great to...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Policy (15 Jun 2023)

Emer Higgins: 89. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment how it is intended to have each of the major sectors adopt a circular approach; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28682/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Cybersecurity Policy (15 Jun 2023)

Emer Higgins: 112. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment how the challenge of artificial intelligence is being integrated into Ireland's National Cyber Security Strategy. [28683/23]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Jun 2023)

Emer Higgins: I will raise the concept of transport police. It is something I have raised previously. Last night's documentary on Virgin Media One, "Dublin After Dark", showed exactly why we need a focus on safety and security in Dublin and on our public transport. That is especially true when it comes to late-night weekend services. Some women often feel more vulnerable using the bus, the Luas, the...

LGBTQI+ Equality: Statements (20 Jun 2023)

Emer Higgins: I am delighted to speak in this debate today. I wish to start by wishing everyone a happy Pride month, especially all those who will celebrate this weekend. I love going to the Pride parade and seeing the vibrancy, colour, positivity, energy, diversity and inclusion that Pride brings to the streets of Dublin and across Ireland, when it comes to parades and celebrations taking place...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach (20 Jun 2023)

Emer Higgins: I formally nominate Deputy Gino Kenny, my constituency colleague, for the position of Leas-Chathaoirleach. He tabled the Bill back in 2020 that was successfully voted through. That is why we as a committee were established. It would be right and just for him to be our Leas-Chathaoirleach in that context.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Assisted Dying and the Constitution: Discussion (20 Jun 2023)

Emer Higgins: I thank our guests for being with us and for sharing their legal expertise. The committee has a big task ahead of us in the next nine months to navigate our way through a very complex area so we appreciate the assistance of the witnesses in that. Today's session is all about whether it is permissible for us to legislate for this or to decide not to legislate at all. Dr. Mulligan has said...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Assisted Dying and the Constitution: Discussion (20 Jun 2023)

Emer Higgins: Dr. Casey is saying there was no decision either way in the Fleming case and that if the Oireachtas were to legislate, it would be presumed to be constitutional, unless proven otherwise.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Assisted Dying and the Constitution: Discussion (20 Jun 2023)

Emer Higgins: There is actually considerable common ground.