Results 6,401-6,420 of 8,235 for speaker:Alice-Mary Higgins

Seanad: Planning and Development and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2022: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (15 Dec 2022)

Alice-Mary Higgins: I move amendment No. 5: In page 11, between lines 12 and 13, to insert the following: "(1A) This section shall not apply to a housing development which may have a significant effect on the environment and any such determination needs to be made publicly available at least 12 weeks prior to the notification of the commencement for the development provided for under subsection (2).".

Seanad: Planning and Development and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2022: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (15 Dec 2022)

Alice-Mary Higgins: I move amendment No. 6: In page 12, between lines 3 and 4, to insert the following: "(ga) procedures for determining whether the development is one which may have a significant effect on the environment and where public participation is therefore required, and the publication of any such determination and the information relied upon, and should include in particular determinations...

Seanad: Planning and Development and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2022: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (15 Dec 2022)

Alice-Mary Higgins: I move amendment No 7: In page 12, between lines 7 and 8, to insert the following: “(3A) Regulations made in respect of subsection (3)(a), (b) and (d) shall not specify a notice period of less than 5 weeks.”.

Seanad: Planning and Development and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2022: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (15 Dec 2022)

Alice-Mary Higgins: I move amendment No. 8: In page 12, between lines 7 and 8, to insert the following: “(3A) In respect of subsection (3)(c), documents, particulars, plans or other information, in relation to the development, shall be made available for inspection by the public both online and in person for a period of not less than 5 weeks.”.

Seanad: Planning and Development and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2022: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (15 Dec 2022)

Alice-Mary Higgins: I move amendment No. 9: In page 12, between lines 7 and 8, to insert the following: “(3A) Any procedures which the Minister may regulate for under subsection (3) (f) shall be consistent with the procedures set out in Part X of the Act of 2000 and any further requirements under Article 4 of the Environmental Impact Assessments Directive.”.

Seanad: Planning and Development and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2022: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (15 Dec 2022)

Alice-Mary Higgins: I move amendment No. 10: In page 12, between lines 7 and 8, to insert the following: “(3A) Any procedures which the Minister may regulate for under subsection (3) (f) shall be consistent with the procedures set out in Part X of the Act of 2000.”.

Seanad: Planning and Development and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2022: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (15 Dec 2022)

Alice-Mary Higgins: I move amendment No. 11: In page 12, between lines 7 and 8, to insert the following: “(3A) Any procedures which the Minister may regulate for under subsection (3) (g) shall be consistent with the procedures set out in Part XAB of the Act of 2000.”.

Seanad: Planning and Development and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2022: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (15 Dec 2022)

Alice-Mary Higgins: I move amendment No. 12: In page 12, between lines 7 and 8, to insert the following: “(3A) Where the Minister has failed to make regulations under subsection (3), the ordinary provisions of this enactment shall apply.”.

Seanad: Planning and Development and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2022: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (15 Dec 2022)

Alice-Mary Higgins: I move amendment No. 13: In page 12, to delete lines 8 and 9.

Seanad: Planning and Development and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2022: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (15 Dec 2022)

Alice-Mary Higgins: I move amendment No. 15: In page 12, line 14, after “road,” to insert “where such roads are accompanied by appropriate cycling or pedestrian infrastructure,”.

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (16 Dec 2022)

Alice-Mary Higgins: I did not want to interrupt the very lovely speeches for another excellent candidate, Senator Buttimer, but a minor point of procedure to flag is that I had indicated first. I do not know if it is possible to reflect that in the order in which the motions were taken but it would be good if it was because it is good we get to have all the opportunities to vote that we can. I thank the Acting...

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (16 Dec 2022)

Alice-Mary Higgins: I congratulate all those who are rotating roles, namely, Senators Pauline O'Reilly, Garvey, Kyne and Gallagher, as well as the Leader and Deputy Leader. I acknowledge in particular the outgoing Leader, Senator Doherty, who spoke beautifully on the Order of Business yesterday about her experience of coming into the Seanad and what it means to her. During her period as Leader, we have faced...

Seanad: Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach (16 Dec 2022)

Alice-Mary Higgins: I begin by paying tribute to Senator Joe O'Reilly. He has been a very good Leas-Chathaoirleach. As previous speakers stated, he is one of the most decent and good people I have known in politics. I regard him as a friend. As well as always bringing care, kindness and tolerance to his role as Leas-Chathaoirleach and to any part of his engagement with colleagues across the House, he has a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: The Role of the Media and Communications in Actioning Climate Change: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Dec 2022)

Alice-Mary Higgins: There was a good question from Senator Pauline O'Reilly that did not really get an answer. Perhaps it cannot be answered or perhaps the committee could get a written answer in respect of what the safeguards are around the influences between advertising and editorial content and what the mechanisms are. The witness spoke about them being separate but it is clearly an area of interest. It...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: The Role of the Media and Communications in Actioning Climate Change: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Dec 2022)

Alice-Mary Higgins: If something is going to cost €100 million, that will get covered as part of the story. How do we have the carbon impact covered as part of the story? My other question is about RTÉ's link with other international public service broadcasters because this is an international issue. Can that be strengthened?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: The Role of the Media and Communications in Actioning Climate Change: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Dec 2022)

Alice-Mary Higgins: My question involved the move towards the measurable. For example, if a project cost €1 billion, one would talk about it costing €1 billion; similarly, weaving in the measurement of carbon impact, one would say the carbon impact was this or that when talking about projects that are not necessarily climate projects. It is about making it a standard piece of information attached...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: The Role of the Media and Communications in Actioning Climate Change: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Dec 2022)

Alice-Mary Higgins: Due to the climate justice issue, it should also involve developing countries, not just looking to where the money is for co-production but also where the story is-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: The Role of the Media and Communications in Actioning Climate Change: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Dec 2022)

Alice-Mary Higgins: I want to follow up with Mr. Bromwell on the global network. The point I spoke about earlier was on links with other public service broadcasters, including in developing countries. Very often the international aspect only gets covered at EU Ministers' meetings or at the COP. However, on the ground in Europe or across the world where the impacts are, RTÉ has the potential, as a public...