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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Water Environment (Abstractions) Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Nov 2020)

Emer Higgins: It answers my question on licensing. What is the EPA's perspective on the register? Is it working? What about the cubic meter threshold and the enforcement issue? Does the EPA have a different perspective on the existing licensing regime?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Water Environment (Abstractions) Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Nov 2020)

Emer Higgins: Has the EPA the resources to do that? Will there be an additional burden on its staff or-----

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (10 Nov 2020)

Emer Higgins: We all awoke in a brighter world this morning with hope that we may have a vaccine with a 90% effectiveness rate coming our way. In Grange Castle, in my constituency, Pfizer has done tremendous work, and the Tánaiste and I have been out there to meet them and see first-hand the work they have been doing. I would appreciate an update from the Taoiseach on how this will impact on us in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (10 Nov 2020)

Emer Higgins: 806. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the case of a person (details supplied). [34710/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Dairy Sector (10 Nov 2020)

Emer Higgins: 830. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to extend the calf welfare scheme in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35390/20]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Strategic Housing Developments: Discussion (10 Nov 2020)

Emer Higgins: I have two questions for the board and two questions for the Department. The core objective of SHDs was always the speedier delivery of housing in a more streamlined way. I ask the representatives of the board how many of the 40,000 residential units approved have been delivered. The Department has said that 29% of permissions have been activated, but how many physical homes have been...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Strategic Housing Developments: Discussion (10 Nov 2020)

Emer Higgins: I thank the Chairman. I would like to ask the Department representatives the question that I had previously put to the board. How many of the 40,000 residential units approved for planning have been delivered? I appreciate what the board has said with regard to the short time span. I am aware the Department has said 29% of permissions have been activated, but I am looking for the number...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Strategic Housing Developments: Discussion (10 Nov 2020)

Emer Higgins: I thank Mr. Sheridan. Will be able to come back to either me or the Chairman with a written response?

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Programme (11 Nov 2020)

Emer Higgins: 186. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the timescale for the implementation of the family courts Bill announced on 30 September 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35516/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (11 Nov 2020)

Emer Higgins: 198. To ask the Minister for Health if an association (details supplied) will be considered as an essential service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35913/20]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: National Disability Inclusion Strategy: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Nov 2020)

Emer Higgins: I wish to pick up on two things said by Ms Gibney and Dr. McDonagh. I also wish to follow up on a point made by my colleague, Senator Mary Seery Kearney. I will then ask a question of Dr. Tamming. I will start with my question for Dr. Tamming. I am looking for more information about the public attitude survey that the NDA is planning for 2022 and how it will be carried out. I am...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (12 Nov 2020)

Emer Higgins: Working people are under more pressure than ever before. Many have been working at home since March and for many of them the distinction between work life and home life has blurred beyond recognition. Video meetings in different time zones, work calls in the evenings and the constant ping of emails arriving have heaped pressure on people. This is especially true for those who are...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (12 Nov 2020)

Emer Higgins: 244. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the temporary accommodation for a school (details supplied) will be finished; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35835/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (12 Nov 2020)

Emer Higgins: 247. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 329 of 20 October 2020, if she will provide a timeframe in respect of the matter. [35922/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Equine Industry (12 Nov 2020)

Emer Higgins: 364. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to work collaboratively with an organisation (details supplied) and other NGOs to enforce equine ID and a clampdown on horses being kept on public land without the landowner's permission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35840/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Equine Industry (12 Nov 2020)

Emer Higgins: 365. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his action plan for dealing with the urban equine crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35841/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (12 Nov 2020)

Emer Higgins: 367. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the delivery of the animal welfare strategy for Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35844/20]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Statement of Strategy 2021-2025: Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. (12 Nov 2020)

Emer Higgins: That is fine. I thank Ms Quinn for her presentation. It was very interesting. Many people on the employee wage subsidy scheme, in particular, as well as the pandemic unemployment payment are facing challenges in accessing the Rebuilding Ireland home loan scheme. They feel they are getting caught up in red tape and there is a lack of clarity on whether they are still eligible. I would...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Estimates for Public Services 2020
Vote 34 - Housing, Local Government and Heritage (Supplementary) (12 Nov 2020)

Emer Higgins: Fianna Fáil usually gets to go first. This is exciting. I thank the Minister for his comprehensive overview. I welcome all of the investments that have been outlined for these key areas, particularly the €60 million investment in homelessness. Homelessness is a priority for everyone in this room. It is great to see that level of investment in tackling it. I appreciate that...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Estimates for Public Services 2020
Vote 34 - Housing, Local Government and Heritage (Supplementary) (12 Nov 2020)

Emer Higgins: It is a done deal. One of the top priorities of people my age who are not homeowners is being able to buy their own homes. I welcome the Minister's remarks on affordable housing because so many people my age are waiting with bated breath for the delivery of affordable housing. The uncertainty of living in rental accommodation is being compounded by the uncertainty that Covid presents as...