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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Disability Services with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Nov 2021)

Emer Higgins: Yes it does, thanks. I commend Stewarts Care in Palmerstown in my constituency. It is leading the way in the context of what the Minister of State has just described. It is great to hear about nine new respite houses coming on stream. The Minister of State may not have the information to hand today but I would be interested to hear about the geographical spread of those houses. My...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Disability Services with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Nov 2021)

Emer Higgins: They are a great team and we have high hopes of them delivering additional services in our area.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (14 Dec 2021)

Emer Higgins: 193. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has considered the recommendations made by the Pensions Authority regarding the pension scheme for Dublin Bus drivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61646/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (14 Dec 2021)

Emer Higgins: 575. To ask the Minister for Health if he has considered the introduction of an exemption to the need for proof of vaccination to engage in various indoor activities, specifically for those who are medically unable to receive their second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine due to a severe adverse reaction to their first dose; if not, the reason; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61255/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (14 Dec 2021)

Emer Higgins: 605. To ask the Minister for Health the expected timeline for the delivery of the three specialist menopause clinics yet to be delivered; if the clinics will be open by the end of 2021 as planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61521/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (14 Dec 2021)

Emer Higgins: 754. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to amend the nursing home support scheme to exempt rental income from a principal private residence when calculating the income of an applicant. [61973/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (15 Dec 2021)

Emer Higgins: 49. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 41 of 8 December 2021, the size of the population of 19- to 23-year-olds upon whom the budget of €25 million for the introduction of a youth travel card is based; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62264/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (16 Dec 2021)

Emer Higgins: 57. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the BusConnects roll-out in Dublin. [62085/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Financial Services (16 Dec 2021)

Emer Higgins: 163. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the regulation of virtual currencies in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62087/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Defective Building Materials (16 Dec 2021)

Emer Higgins: 304. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the locations of defective apartments, by county and local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62445/21]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (16 Dec 2021)

Emer Higgins: I thank the Ceann Comhairle and all the staff for their support and patience this year and wish everybody a very merry Christmas. This week, Balance for Better Business reported that the target of 30% female representation on boards in our 20 most successful listed companies has not just been achieved but has actually been surpassed. That is a huge achievement. As the Tánaiste...

Covid-19: Statements (Resumed) (16 Dec 2021)

Emer Higgins: As we head into Christmas week, it is worth reiterating the value of antigen testing for anyone who has met up with or who plans to meet up with friends and family. I have been speaking about this a lot recently because, when used correctly, antigen tests are extremely effective, particularly in situations where people are asymptomatic. With the Omicron variant so transmissible and in our...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Draft Planning and Development (LRD Fees) Regulations 2021: Motion (2 Dec 2021)

Emer Higgins: I thank the Minister of State for that comprehensive overview. For clarity, when we look at the SHD fees in comparison to the LRD fees, am I right in saying the fee structure is the same and the difference is that the fees are going to be retained by local authorities in this instance, and that funding can then be ring-fenced and used to increase the resources in planning departments across...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Draft Planning and Development (LRD Fees) Regulations 2021: Motion (2 Dec 2021)

Emer Higgins: That is super. I fully agree with it. On a point the Minister of State alluded to in response to other members, and it is a recurring theme that we have dealt with at this committee, people are very frustrated by the lack of investment and resources in local authorities to make sure that everything in regard to planning, from enforcement to decision-making, is done in a timely manner and to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Draft Planning and Development (LRD Fees) Regulations 2021: Motion (2 Dec 2021)

Emer Higgins: That is a key point of the legislation we are discussing in the Houses at the moment. That extra funding will now be given back to local authorities. There will be increased democracy when it comes to these decisions. That is a real win for local democracy, for residents and for local authorities, which need these resources. I thank the Minister of State. Those regulations make an awful...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 34 - Housing, Local Government and Heritage (Supplementary) (2 Dec 2021)

Emer Higgins: I will talk fast. I welcome the historic investment in the housing budget, which, of course, is the number one priority for all of us on the committee. I know that that funding will be used to help people to own their own home or to get into long-term affordable leases. That is very welcome. I also welcome the €2 billion URDF funding. We see the benefits of that funding in Lucan...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Business of Joint Committee
Update from Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (7 Dec 2021)

Emer Higgins: I thank the Minister of State for that comprehensive overview and I know he had even more to say. One of the especially interesting things the Minister of State mentioned was how well used our parks, forests and public spaces have been over these past 20 months. Parks and forests offered sanctuary and in many cases, sanity, during lockdowns. I acknowledge all the workers who kept them open...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning disability services with the UNCRPD and considering the future system and innovation: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Dec 2021)

Emer Higgins: Apologies, but I had to duck down to the Chamber for ten minutes so I missed a bit of the last session. I have been listening with huge interest. This has been a most interesting discussion today. I think it has been particularly useful to get the international dynamic from Mr. Broadhead. My sister-in-law is Australian and her family are quite familiar with the new system over there. She...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning disability services with the UNCRPD and considering the future system and innovation: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Dec 2021)

Emer Higgins: I am sorry, could Mr. Broadhead repeat that figure?