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LGBTQI+ and Equality: Statements (23 Jun 2022)

Emer Higgins: I commend the previous speaker, who is on my housing committee and with whom I work closely, on a very open and frank contribution here today. I am delighted to be speaking on this important topic today. I will start by wishing a happy Pride month to everybody and especially to all those who are preparing to celebrate this weekend. I always love attending the Pride parade in Dublin and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (23 Jun 2022)

Emer Higgins: 116. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the contribution of Ireland to ensuring the safety of journalists, photographers and other members of the media. [32918/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Council of Europe (23 Jun 2022)

Emer Higgins: 126. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the priorities during Ireland’s six-month presidency of the Council of Europe. [32902/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022: Discussion (23 Jun 2022)

Emer Higgins: I thank the Chairman. I thank all of our witnesses present here today. As I did not get the opportunity to speak in the previous round although I was here, I wish also to thank all of our witnesses who were with us here this morning for sharing their own experiences. I will start by thanking Mr. Forde and all of the members of the expert group who had a very difficult task in dealing...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022: Discussion (23 Jun 2022)

Emer Higgins: Would it be in excess of three months, given that the society would be looking at including new areas?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022: Discussion (23 Jun 2022)

Emer Higgins: I thank Mr. Brady.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Surrogacy in Ireland and in Irish and International Law: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Jun 2022)

Emer Higgins: I thank our witnesses for being here. Their legal opinions, expertise and international experience are key pieces of the puzzle for us, because this committee has been tasked with making recommendations in a particularly complex area in a tight timeframe, as has been said. As we have heard, this is urgently-needed legislation and we are all here to prioritise this. Regarding Ukraine, I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Surrogacy in Ireland and in Irish and International Law: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Jun 2022)

Emer Higgins: I know I am out of time but if it is possible, could we get a written reply with guidance on best practice in other jurisdictions?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Surrogacy in Ireland and in Irish and International Law: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Jun 2022)

Emer Higgins: Thank you Chair and I thank all four of our guests for being here today. When Ms Embury started her contribution I was thinking it would have been great to have her in for the legal session earlier. The more she spoke, however, I understood why she is speaking at this session because she has so many insights around surrogates, their personality types and the supports that they need. It is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy: Surrogacy in Ireland and in Irish and International Law: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Jun 2022)

Emer Higgins: Before I ask the other witnesses to come in, I would like to say to Ms Holub that she has been through so much in the last year and I am really sorry when she came to Ireland that she found herself with added stress and a legal responsibility she never signed up to. That is what all the members of the committee want to rectify.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Review and Consolidation of Planning Legislation: Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (Resumed) (14 Jun 2022)

Emer Higgins: My apologies. I have just come from the Dáil; I thought it would be quicker to get to my office than across to the committee rooms. I thank the witnesses for attending. I am particularly interested in what was said regarding the streamlining of planning enforcement, both from an enforcement notices perspective and also from a planning injunctions point of view. I hear repeatedly...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Review and Consolidation of Planning Legislation: Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (Resumed) (14 Jun 2022)

Emer Higgins: Yes, that is perfect. I appreciate the responses.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Tax Reliefs (29 Jun 2022)

Emer Higgins: I thank the Minister of State for taking this Topical Issue debate. Despite the fact that there is no register for coeliac disease in Ireland, the condition is estimated to affect up to 75,000 people in this country. I thank the Coeliac Society of Ireland, which is based in my constituency of Dublin Mid-West, in the heart of Clondalkin. It makes a huge contribution to the data we do have...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Tax Reliefs (29 Jun 2022)

Emer Higgins: There are six EU countries in which monthly aid, averaging €67.66, is provided to coeliacs. Following a gluten-free diet as a coeliac can be costly. In light of the rise in the cost of living and other inflation, this is an issue that we need to examine. We need to simplify and expand the current process. I am grateful to the Coeliac Society of Ireland in Clondalkin for raising...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (29 Jun 2022)

Emer Higgins: This morning, new parents in Lucan were informed by letter that the public health nurse service will not be providing developmental check-ups for newborns and infants. Three-month, nine- to 11-month, 21- to 24-month and 46- to 48-month check-ups are all cancelled. The reason given is that the public health nurse service is so understaffed that other areas are being prioritised. Parents in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (28 Jun 2022)

Emer Higgins: 169. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress that has been made to expand the availability of 24-hour bus routes in the Dublin region; the routes that are currently operating 24 hours; the routes that are planned to become 24-hour routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33624/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (28 Jun 2022)

Emer Higgins: 819. To ask the Minister for Health his Department’s response to the treatment of long-Covid symptoms; the funding that has been provided to date towards the treatment of long-Covid; and if provision will be made for future funding in the upcoming Budget. [34016/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (28 Jun 2022)

Emer Higgins: 816. To ask the Minister for Health if community pharmacists with HSE contracts will be included in the Covid-19 bonus payment for healthcare workers who worked in a clinical environment during the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34007/22]

Remediation of Dwellings Damaged By the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022: Second Stage (30 Jun 2022)

Emer Higgins: This debate, which will no doubt be well-watched by the families and individuals at the centre of the legislation, is critical. I hope the Bill brings an end to their wait for much-needed support. Last week our Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage held a special eight-hour session where we heard from industry experts, including the SCSI; the Institution of Engineers...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (29 Jun 2022)

Emer Higgins: 18. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the cancellation of a service (details supplied); if his attention has been further drawn to any grants or financial aid that may assist in restarting the aforementioned service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34829/22]