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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (14 Nov 2023)

Emer Higgins: 96. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide an update on what steps are being taken to address the significant backlog and lack of availability for driving tests, which is currently resulting in no available appointments until 2025 and is causing substantial employment issues for those requiring a full driving licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (15 Nov 2023)

Emer Higgins: This morning we all woke to the horrific news that Israeli soldiers had stormed Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza. Images of death, destruction and dying babies haunt us all. What Israel is doing is barbaric, inhumane and criminal. I have spent time in Palestine and I have seen at first-hand the utter disdain with which Israeli soldiers treat Palestinians. I cannot begin to imagine the pain and...

Science Week: Statements (16 Nov 2023)

Emer Higgins: It is safe to say that in our current journey through a climate emergency and a world driven by artificial intelligence, AI, it is critical that we keep science and research at the forefront of our discussions here in the Oireachtas and in government. Science is not a distant concept confined to lab coats. It is the bedrock of understanding how global challenges impact on our everyday...

Committee on Public Petitions: Consideration of Public Petition to Reopen Ennis, Nenagh and St. John's Emergency Departments: Discussion (16 Nov 2023)

Emer Higgins: I thank the Cathaoirleach for letting me in. I have to make a contribution in the Dáil shortly, so I appreciate the opportunity to speak early. I thank all four of the witnesses for coming in today, advocating on behalf of their community and sharing their own personal experience. My deepest condolences to Ms McMahon on the loss of her husband in what sound like very difficult...

Committee on Public Petitions: Consideration of Public Petition to Reopen Ennis, Nenagh and St. John's Emergency Departments: Discussion (16 Nov 2023)

Emer Higgins: One additional emergency department in any of those three areas would be a big step forward.

Committee on Public Petitions: Consideration of Public Petition to Reopen Ennis, Nenagh and St. John's Emergency Departments: Discussion (16 Nov 2023)

Emer Higgins: No, that is fine.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (21 Nov 2023)

Emer Higgins: 38. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if plans are in place to protect undersea cables running through Irish waters against potential sabotage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50203/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps (21 Nov 2023)

Emer Higgins: 63. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence to outline plans for the Irish Air Corps Museum and the Heritage Project, and for the curated historical aviation artefacts displayed in the Baldonnell Museum at a hangar in Casement Aerodrome; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50331/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus (21 Nov 2023)

Emer Higgins: 143. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide an update on what actions are being taken to address the ongoing reliability issues and frequent service cancellations of Dublin Bus routes, specifically the 60 and 151 servicing the Clondalkin area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50631/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Admissions (21 Nov 2023)

Emer Higgins: 255. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a small rural school in County Dublin would have no feeder secondary school assigned (details supplied), which in turn leaves students at a disadvantage in securing a school place in an area that has a shortage of school places; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50974/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Access to Palliative Care and Social Supports: Discussion (21 Nov 2023)

Emer Higgins: I thank our witnesses for being here with us and for all of the care and support they provide to people. Palliative care is one of the most important services provided in Ireland. It supports not only the person at the heart of the care but also their entire families during an extremely difficult time. I have taken on board the message that further investment and further support are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Access to Palliative Care and Social Supports: Discussion (21 Nov 2023)

Emer Higgins: If we are to legislate in this area, how should it be done? We only have three minutes left and other witnesses have to come in.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Access to Palliative Care and Social Supports: Discussion (21 Nov 2023)

Emer Higgins: Sure.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Access to Palliative Care and Social Supports: Discussion (21 Nov 2023)

Emer Higgins: I am very conscious that we have only two minutes and I have not heard Dr. Colleran propose any safeguard.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Access to Palliative Care and Social Supports: Discussion (21 Nov 2023)

Emer Higgins: Okay. Can I hear from other witnesses on what safeguards they think should be introduced if legislation were to happen?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Access to Palliative Care and Social Supports: Discussion (21 Nov 2023)

Emer Higgins: That is really helpful. I thank Ms O'Reilly.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Access to Palliative Care and Social Supports: Discussion (21 Nov 2023)

Emer Higgins: Picking up on what Ms O'Reilly said about education and training, who does Dr. Molloy think would be best positioned to be involved as practitioners in those intense psychological assessments? It is interesting that Dr. Molloy mentioned TILDA. I know that the TILDA study has done an incredible amount of work on a very specific portion of the population who would be the ones we are talking about.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Consideration of the Citizens' Assembly Report on a Directly Elected Mayor of Dublin: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Nov 2023)

Emer Higgins: I thank the witnesses for attending and for the amount of time, energy and weekends they have put into this. Their expertise, everything they have learned and everything they have given to this process will help shape Dublin’s future. There are not many people who can say that, so well done. Like Ms O’Connor, a close friend of mine was one of the 67. I knew many of the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tax Code (23 Nov 2023)

Emer Higgins: 86. To ask the Minister for Finance if he can provide an update on Ireland’s membership of the crypto-asset reporting framework and any proposed legislative change to tax reporting relevant to the exchange of information between members; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51396/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Consideration of the Citizens' Assembly Report on a Directly Elected Mayor of Dublin: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Nov 2023)

Emer Higgins: We are out of time. I know Mr. Gavin is keen to speak.