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Middle East and the Occupied Palestinian Territories: Statements (Resumed) (18 Oct 2023)

Emer Higgins: As we stand here in this Chamber, innocent civilians are dying in Gaza and almost 200 innocent hostages taken in Israel continue to be held against their will. The people of Palestine have lived under occupation for decades upon decades. I visited Palestine and I have seen that myself in areas like Hebron, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Ramallah and Kulandia. I have seen how Israeli soldiers...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (18 Oct 2023)

Emer Higgins: 111. To ask the Minister for Finance whether an employer can provide part of an employee's annual bonus as a voucher under the small benefit exemption; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45647/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (18 Oct 2023)

Emer Higgins: 137. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the reason businesses with penal rates of €63,700 and €55,200 are excluded from the SME support scheme; how the Government intends to support major employment contributors, such as those in the hospitality sector, particularly in the face of the current cost of living crisis; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Parental Leave (18 Oct 2023)

Emer Higgins: 206. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection to provide a definitive date by which a baby must be born in order for parents to avail of the additional two weeks of parental leave; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45655/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (18 Oct 2023)

Emer Higgins: 213. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she acknowledges the long-term benefits of supporting organisations such as CASP Clondalkin Addiction Support Programme, which aim to reduce crime through addiction recovery and support; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45658/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Qualifications (18 Oct 2023)

Emer Higgins: 274. To ask the Minister for Health if he is aware of concerns raised regarding the potential implications of CORU draft registration standards for psychotherapy training and if the proposed standards ensure the highest quality of care for clients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45656/23]

Capital Support for Sports Facilities: Statements (19 Oct 2023)

Emer Higgins: When we talk about the heart and the soul of a community, what comes to mind? For many people it is their local sports club. Sports are not just games that we play or watch, they are the lifeblood of communities drawing together from all walks of life. They teach us resilience, teamwork and discipline. Most importantly, sports provide a platform for personal, social and community growth....

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (19 Oct 2023)

Emer Higgins: 23. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to increase support for grassroots clubs in the League of Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45607/23]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry (19 Oct 2023)

Emer Higgins: 65. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if her Department has had discussions with major film and TV studios on potential plans to expand their operations in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45606/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Consideration of the Citizens' Assembly Report on a Directly Elected Mayor of Dublin: Discussion (19 Oct 2023)

Emer Higgins: I thank the witnesses for being here and sharing their expertise with us. It is disappointing we do not have any of the cathaoirligh or mayors of any of the four local authorities with us. If this goes ahead, it will have a huge impact on local democracy, local councillors and the offices of mayor and cathaoirleach. Unfortunately, they are not here to provide us with any insights from...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Consideration of the Citizens' Assembly Report on a Directly Elected Mayor of Dublin: Discussion (19 Oct 2023)

Emer Higgins: Each chief executive, if I have enough time, on budget, resources and staffing.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Consideration of the Citizens' Assembly Report on a Directly Elected Mayor of Dublin: Discussion (19 Oct 2023)

Emer Higgins: New staff.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Consideration of the Citizens' Assembly Report on a Directly Elected Mayor of Dublin: Discussion (19 Oct 2023)

Emer Higgins: I might return to the issue of staffing because I got some different perspectives on it. Mr. Curran seemed to say new staff would be required to staff the mayor's office so it could carry out the various new functions it will be getting. Mr. Shakespeare, if I got him right, made the point that it was likely that staff would need to follow the budget. Could I tease that out a little more?...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Consideration of the Citizens' Assembly Report on a Directly Elected Mayor of Dublin: Discussion (19 Oct 2023)

Emer Higgins: Is anybody else coming in on that? No. My next question probably follows on from Senator Moynihan's contribution. She very much stated that the recommendations are the recommendations and it is not necessarily up to us as a committee to reinvent them but it is more to figure out how to implement them. I have a friend who sat on the Dublin citizens' assembly who I think would very much...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Consideration of the Citizens' Assembly Report on a Directly Elected Mayor of Dublin: Discussion (19 Oct 2023)

Emer Higgins: Minus housing, homelessness and economic infrastructure.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Consideration of the Citizens' Assembly Report on a Directly Elected Mayor of Dublin: Discussion (19 Oct 2023)

Emer Higgins: Do other witnesses feel similarly? There are a lot of nodding heads. Will Ms Feeney speak about what impact it would have on existing public representatives?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Assisted Dying and the Ethics of Autonomy: Discussion (24 Oct 2023)

Emer Higgins: I thank all the witnesses for being here. This is an extremely complex topic and debate. It is always good to hear from people who are so invested in this area. I have a question for each witness. I will start with Mr. Copson who spoke about Australian research showing the palliative care sector had been further advanced in areas where assisted dying is available. I ask him to quantify...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Assisted Dying and the Ethics of Autonomy: Discussion (24 Oct 2023)

Emer Higgins: I am sorry to interrupt but what has been done? Is it actual investment? Is it new policies? What do we need to do to invest further in the sector?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Assisted Dying and the Ethics of Autonomy: Discussion (24 Oct 2023)

Emer Higgins: I do not think that is fair.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Pension Provisions (24 Oct 2023)

Emer Higgins: 209. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the year in which a person who worked in a semi-State company and took early retirement in 2010, should have ceased paying the pension levy. [46153/23]