Results 1,861-1,880 of 8,196 for speaker:Alice-Mary Higgins

Seanad: Government's Brexit Preparedness: Statements (22 Jan 2019)

Alice-Mary Higgins: As a great deal has been said but, in the short time available, I seek only to add to two points that have been made. Others have commended the Government on the role it played in the negotiations and the right emphasis it has placed on the Good Friday Agreement and its importance not only as an internationally recognised legal instrument and agreement but also as something with an...

Seanad: Government's Brexit Preparedness: Statements (22 Jan 2019)

Alice-Mary Higgins: Really.

Seanad: Government's Brexit Preparedness: Statements (22 Jan 2019)

Alice-Mary Higgins: Might I have just one minute to finish?

Seanad: Government's Brexit Preparedness: Statements (22 Jan 2019)

Alice-Mary Higgins: I think we will still probably have time as I chose not to take an extra five minute slot.

Seanad: Government's Brexit Preparedness: Statements (22 Jan 2019)

Alice-Mary Higgins: I will wind down. I urge the Tánaiste to address those concerns that have been expressed by the House of Lords about the commitment on human rights. Lastly, in the legislative programme the Tánaiste set out for the omnibus Bill-----

Seanad: Government's Brexit Preparedness: Statements (22 Jan 2019)

Alice-Mary Higgins: -----he neglected to include one Stage, namely, the return to the Dáil after amendment in the Seanad.

Seanad: Government's Brexit Preparedness: Statements (22 Jan 2019)

Alice-Mary Higgins: I would like to be assured that there will be an opportunity for amendment in the Seanad-----

Seanad: Government's Brexit Preparedness: Statements (22 Jan 2019)

Alice-Mary Higgins: -----and that that Stage will happen. It is important that we plan now, in January, for that to happen in March.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Why the Arts Matter: Discussion (23 Jan 2019)

Alice-Mary Higgins: I thank the Chairman for allowing me to join the committee. It is not my usual committee and I thank the members for accommodating me. I thank the witnesses for their wonderful presentations and for the work they do all the time. I will pick up on one aspect of the bigger picture before moving to more specific aspects. The analogy of agriculture which was given could be built on further if...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Why the Arts Matter: Discussion (23 Jan 2019)

Alice-Mary Higgins: Before the other witnesses answer, I wish to add a question. Will they comment on the social and artistic cost if a diversity of voices is pushed out, and if only some artists can afford to make art because people who are older or who have children end up leaving?

Seanad: Climate Action: Statements (24 Jan 2019)

Alice-Mary Higgins: I thank the Minister for returning to the House. We have been talking about generations, and the Minister mentioned future generations. This generation, the children living now, is seeing the impacts of climate change. In many parts of the world, lives and livelihoods are at risk or are being devastated by it. This generation is on the streets protesting. I have never seen so many...

Seanad: Climate Action: Statements (24 Jan 2019)

Alice-Mary Higgins: It is a single question. Could the Minister address the issue of the national development plan and that of green procurement in the context of same?

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. John Horan (29 Jan 2019)

Alice-Mary Higgins: Ba mhaith liom mo fáilte a chur roimh an Uasal Ó hÓráin thar cheann an Grúpa Civil Engagement agus ba mhaith liom freisin moladh a thabhairt don tábhacht a bhaineann leis an CLG. I welcome Mr. Horan and commend him on the important role of our Gaelic games in the social, cultural and sporting life of Ireland. The games and memories of the games and the teams...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Jan 2019)

Alice-Mary Higgins: Like many others, I visited the picket lines this morning in support of the nurses and midwives at Holles Street hospital. The striking level of public support for the strikers is because people understand this is not simply an issue for some workers but is an issue about decent standards and safety for the nurses and front-line staff and for patients. It is about ensuring that the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Bogus Self-Employment: Discussion (31 Jan 2019)

Alice-Mary Higgins: I thank the delegates for joining us and for their presentation and advocacy work on this issue which has been very important. In some cases, they are representing those who may not yet be or who may not be in a position to be members of unions, recognising that there is a cohort of workers who are affected. What has come across very strongly - I thank the delegates for making it so clear -...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Bogus Self-Employment: Discussion (31 Jan 2019)

Alice-Mary Higgins: Mr. Dooley mentioned the centenary of the ILO. Of course, we have also celebrated the programme of the First Dáil. It made clear that the Government should be seeking the "co-operation of the Governments of other countries in determining a standard of Social and Industrial Legislation with a view to a general and lasting improvement in the conditions under which the working classes...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Bogus Self-Employment: Discussion (31 Jan 2019)

Alice-Mary Higgins: That would be very useful.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Feb 2019)

Alice-Mary Higgins: I will follow up on some of the comments made by my colleague, Senator Ruane. Today is Safer Internet Day, among many other days. Almost one year ago, Senator Ruane and I successfully introduced an amendment to the Data Protection Bill, now the Data Protection Act, to prohibit the profiling of children under the age of 18 and the use of such profiles for commercial purposes. I ask the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Feb 2019)

Alice-Mary Higgins: -----about that but this concrete legislation is on the Statute Book. Let us make it happen. I note that Internet safety is not simply about children. There is more to be done in terms of online regulation in that regard, including the safety of those who engage with public services. We achieved a fine with respect to public services. I am concerned by what appear to be data leaks about...

Seanad: Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (6 Feb 2019)

Alice-Mary Higgins: I join with others in saying I am very happy to see Committee Stage of this Bill being taken. I hope we will see Report Stage being taken very soon. This is an issue that has been pressed for a long time and I commend all of those in civil society who pushed for it. I recall it being one of the issues we fought for when I was on the National Women's Council. I thank Deputies...