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Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Jul 2023)

Emer Higgins: Right now across Ireland, there are 307 medicines in short supply, including tablets people rely on for their blood pressure, cholesterol or mental health and medicines people require to regulate their hormones, their breathing or their insulin. People with medical conditions are facing a record shortage of drugs. That is causing huge anxiety for them, their families and their pharmacists....

Situation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory: Statements (13 Jul 2023)

Emer Higgins: I will begin by saying that I wholeheartedly condemn the violent attacks we are currently seeing in the occupied Palestinian territory and in Israel. Many Irish people feel a particular affinity with the people of Palestine. I certainly feel that strongly. It is truly heartbreaking to hear of the number of innocent people who have died and had their lives destroyed - children who have...

Dereliction and Building Regeneration Bill 2022: Second Stage [Private Members] (13 Jul 2023)

Emer Higgins: We have 30 minutes for debate. Members may take up to ten minutes, but if that happens we will not get everybody in. I ask them to be mindful of that. We have four or possibly five speakers. I call Deputy Bacik.

Dereliction and Building Regeneration Bill 2022: Second Stage [Private Members] (13 Jul 2023)

Emer Higgins: Thanks Deputy and the same to you.

Dereliction and Building Regeneration Bill 2022: Second Stage [Private Members] (13 Jul 2023)

Emer Higgins: I congratulate Deputy Matthews. I thank our Dáil clerks, our committee clerks, our ushers, our audiovisual staff, our IT experts, our catering teams, our cleaning teams and everyone else in this building. On behalf of all Members, I thank all of our staff who do such incredible work for Deputies here in Leinster House and in our constituencies. Many will think we are finished for the...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (11 Jul 2023)

Emer Higgins: 430. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the major discrepancies in the time it takes for different local authorities to reimburse applicants for work done under the housing adaption grant scheme; if he will consider circulating a memorandum of understanding among local authorities to ensure all local authorities are processing...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (11 Jul 2023)

Emer Higgins: 472. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if her attention has been drawn to concerns (details supplied) regarding an amendment to the Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33431/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (11 Jul 2023)

Emer Higgins: 677. To ask the Minister for Health whether the National Access Policy is being followed by CAMHS in each CHO; which CHOs are implementing it fully, partially and/or not-at-all; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33531/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (11 Jul 2023)

Emer Higgins: 678. To ask the Minister for Health whether the National Access Policy is being followed by primary care in each CHO; which CHOs are implementing if fully, partially and not-at-all; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33532/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (12 Jul 2023)

Emer Higgins: 74. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to examine the possibility of increasing weekend services on the Adamstown train line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34556/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (12 Jul 2023)

Emer Higgins: 75. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide a report on the NTA's demand need assessment along the 68 and 69 bus routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34557/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (12 Jul 2023)

Emer Higgins: 76. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide an update on proposals to increase public transport capacity along the C-spine in Lucan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34558/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (12 Jul 2023)

Emer Higgins: 108. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the progress and timelines for delivery of a new school accommodation for post-primary schools (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34433/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (12 Jul 2023)

Emer Higgins: 109. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of progress and the timelines for the delivery of new school accommodation for schools (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34434/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Legal Protections and Sanctions: Discussion (4 Jul 2023)

Emer Higgins: I thank our guests for being with us today and sharing their expertise on a particularly complex area of potential legislation. Following on from the previous contribution, we are ten years on from the Marie Fleming case and neither society nor this Legislature has faced up to this issue yet. I want to legislate for assisted dying in a way which ensures that we introduce and legally enforce...

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

Emer Higgins: State childcare providers throughout the country, including in my own local community, will close in response to concerns around their core funding. If childcare services are not adequately funded we will not be able to provide parents with adequate access to childcare. My area is growing, with a great deal of new building in such areas as Lucan, Clondalkin, Rathcoole, Newcastle and...

Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) (Cap on Market Revenues) Bill 2023: Second Stage (21 Sep 2023)

Emer Higgins: As we are all aware, from the young family just starting out, to the pensioner who has given so much to this country, the escalating cost of living and surging energy prices are being felt right across the board. With back-to-school costs and winter approaching, many feel like there is no end to the financial strain. The hard-working people in my communities, especially in areas like Lucan,...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Birth Registration (20 Sep 2023)

Emer Higgins: 33. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of an application to the foreign birth register (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40595/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Birth Registration (20 Sep 2023)

Emer Higgins: 34. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of an application to the foreign birth register (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40596/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (20 Sep 2023)

Emer Higgins: 296. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on the development of a new primary school for Adamstown, Lucan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39965/23]