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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Monuments and Archaeological Heritage Bill: Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (17 Feb 2022)

Emer Higgins: I thank Mr. Doyle.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Monuments and Archaeological Heritage Bill: Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (17 Feb 2022)

Emer Higgins: We will bring in the Heritage Council representatives. They are keen to respond too.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Monuments and Archaeological Heritage Bill: Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (17 Feb 2022)

Emer Higgins: We will go to Deputy Ó Snodaigh again. I remind members that if anybody would like to contribute again, it appears we will have time to do so. We will also come back to the witnesses to ask for their high-level overview of the recommendations that we as a committee should be looking at. I call Deputy Ó Snodaigh now, please.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Monuments and Archaeological Heritage Bill: Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (17 Feb 2022)

Emer Higgins: I take this opportunity to ask the witnesses from each of the organisations to outline some of the high-level recommendations the committee should be seeking to implement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Monuments and Archaeological Heritage Bill: Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (17 Feb 2022)

Emer Higgins: That last point is particularly noted. All of us members here value the council and we will do whatever we can to support it in that regard.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Monuments and Archaeological Heritage Bill: Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (17 Feb 2022)

Emer Higgins: The council’s market research that only 30% of people know about the legalities around searching themselves for archaeological artefacts is interesting. There has been a lot of publicity on that in the past week. I commend the council on raising awareness of that. Would Ms Collier or Mr. Moore like to make a comment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Monuments and Archaeological Heritage Bill: Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (17 Feb 2022)

Emer Higgins: I thank Ms Collier and the OPW for everything that they do. These are some really interesting comments and observations. We will have to digest them, particularly when it comes to clarifying the role of local authorities, the role of the Minister versus the commission and elaborating on the fantastic work that the OPW does. I will bring in Deputy McAuliffe for seven minutes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Monuments and Archaeological Heritage Bill: Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (17 Feb 2022)

Emer Higgins: We might get responses to that from the witnesses before we wrap up.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Monuments and Archaeological Heritage Bill: Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (17 Feb 2022)

Emer Higgins: Does Mr. Keaney want to come in on the first part of Deputy McAuliffe’s contribution?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Monuments and Archaeological Heritage Bill: Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (17 Feb 2022)

Emer Higgins: I thank Mr. Keaney and all of our witnesses for sharing their time, expertise and in-depth knowledge of this complex topic with us. They have each made valuable contributions and I have taken a lot from them. The committee appreciates the witnesses engaging with us in this way.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Schemes (24 Feb 2022)

Emer Higgins: 97. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the work being undertaken by his Department to achieve the target of 400 free retrofitting upgrades per month; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9282/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Schemes (24 Feb 2022)

Emer Higgins: 105. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of upgrades provided under the warmth and well-being scheme, by year and county; and the way the scheme will be incorporated into new schemes going forward. [9281/22]

Committee on Public Petitions: Election of Vice Chairman (17 Feb 2022)

Emer Higgins: I second the proposal.

Committee on Public Petitions: Annual Reports of the Press Council of Ireland and Office of the Press Ombudsman: Press Ombudsman (17 Feb 2022)

Emer Higgins: It certainly does. I thank Mr. Feeney and very much appreciate his time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Education with the UNCRPD (Resumed): Discussion (17 Feb 2022)

Emer Higgins: I thank the witnesses. That was such an informative discussion and very uplifting to hear some of the lived experiences. However, as these committee meetings often do, it also raises quite a lot of questions and very valid concerns on policy issues that we, as a committee, take very seriously, want to have influence on and want to help to change. I will start with the comment from Ms...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Monuments and Archaeological Heritage Bill: Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (17 Feb 2022)

Emer Higgins: I thank Mr. Keaney and I appreciate the response. Would other witnesses like to speak on the question?

Support for the Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity of Ukraine: Motion (1 Mar 2022)

Emer Higgins: I want to start by expressing my support and solidarity with the people of Ukraine. Their sovereignty and territorial integrity has been so illegally and callously attacked. As a country which has historically suffered many threats to our own sovereignty, our hearts in Ireland are breaking for the people in Ukraine and, indeed, for all those living through war while praying for peace. We...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (2 Mar 2022)

Emer Higgins: This week marks national eating disorders awareness week. I raise with the Taoiseach the damaging impact social media is having on the self-esteem and mental health of our young people, in particular when it comes to eating disorders. Only a few months ago, the Facebook whistleblower, Ms Frances Haugen, reported that Instagram targets pro-anorexia content towards young girls who show a...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Policy (1 Mar 2022)

Emer Higgins: 326. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when the recipients of the Live Performance Support Scheme 4 can expect to receive funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11217/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (1 Mar 2022)

Emer Higgins: 455. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the progress and timelines for delivery of new school accommodation for post-primary schools (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10923/22]