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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (17 May 2022)

Emer Higgins: 438. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if there are plans to use a location (details supplied) which is owned by her Department to extend the sports and play facilities in the school given that the land in question contains an attenuation tank and cannot be developed but would provide a very valuable amenity to the school in terms of additional space. [24206/22]

Just Transition: Statements (18 May 2022)

Emer Higgins: I am pleased to have the opportunity to contribute to the discussion about the just transition mechanism. It is a dynamic and proactive framework that identifies opportunities for public and private investment that is both sustainable and inclusive. It is a fair and effective way of ensuring that everyone can work together to fight the climate emergency. The just transition fund is...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Heritage Sites (18 May 2022)

Emer Higgins: 74. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if his Department has responsibility for delivering a World War I commemorative memorial in Corkagh Park, Clondalkin Dublin 22; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25007/22]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (19 May 2022)

Emer Higgins: I would like to raise the shortage of childcare places particularly in Lucan and Newcastle. I have been contacted by parents who cannot find a place for their child and are met with really long waiting lists. Sadly, in some cases, this means that one parent, invariably the mother, decides to change her working hours because she cannot find appropriate childcare. I have also been...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Company Law (19 May 2022)

Emer Higgins: 54. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will report on the operation of the Small Company Administrative Rescue Process since its introduction. [24955/22]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Employment Support Services (19 May 2022)

Emer Higgins: 79. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his Department’s engagement with the Department of Social Protection in terms of assisting people with the transition from social welfare support into employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24956/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (19 May 2022)

Emer Higgins: 103. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps his Department is taking to upskill and retrain women who are unemployed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24951/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (19 May 2022)

Emer Higgins: 151. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps his Department is taking to encourage individuals towards careers in construction sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24952/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development (Street Furniture Fees) Regulations 2022: Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage (12 May 2022)

Emer Higgins: I thank the Minister for being here to talk us through this. In many ways the hospitality sector was almost accidentally revolutionised by restrictions during Covid. Just last December I found myself having a late-night drink outdoors outside Courtney's in Lucan, one of my locals. I would never have dreamed of doing that during the height of winter a couple of years ago and I'm sure...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Rights of Children: Discussion (12 May 2022)

Emer Higgins: Apologies have been received from Deputy Whitmore and Senator Ruane. We will have two sessions today. The first session will consider the issue of protecting the right of the child to his or her history and identity, including his or her genetic, gestational and social origins, and ensuring that existing children born through international surrogacy arrangements can exercise their right to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Rights of Children: Discussion (12 May 2022)

Emer Higgins: Absolutely. I thank Senator Keogan. I now invite Ms Caoimhe Nic Dhomhnaill to make her opening statement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Rights of Children: Discussion (12 May 2022)

Emer Higgins: I am sorry, but there was a little interference. I invite Ms Nic Dhomhnaill to continue.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Rights of Children: Discussion (12 May 2022)

Emer Higgins: I thank Dr. Muldoon.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Rights of Children: Discussion (12 May 2022)

Emer Higgins: We have just under a minute but I am happy to give Dr. Muldoon an extra minute to answer Senator Keogan's questions because the time would be very tight. I will also mention that the question of yesterday's apology is not relevant to today's committee meeting so there is no obligation to respond.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Rights of Children: Discussion (12 May 2022)

Emer Higgins: There are four minutes for replies. If we stick to the time, we will be able to get another round of questions in.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Rights of Children: Discussion (12 May 2022)

Emer Higgins: I will ask a couple of quick questions. I thank all our witnesses for being with us. It has certainly been very interesting. It has been particularly interesting to hear about the research outcomes. In 2011 or 2012, I was involved in the launch of the Growing Up in Ireland longitudinal survey so I was particularly interested to hear about the research Ms Nic Dhomhnaill referenced. It is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Rights of Children: Discussion (12 May 2022)

Emer Higgins: I thank Ms Nic Dhomhnaill. That is very helpful. As she said, it will be great when Dr. Golombok appears before the committee.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Rights of Children: Discussion (12 May 2022)

Emer Higgins: I ask the witnesses to be brief as we are out of time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Rights of Children: Discussion (12 May 2022)

Emer Higgins: Does Ms Nic Dhomhnaill have anything to add?