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International Women's Day: Statements (8 Mar 2022)

Emer Higgins: I wish everybody in the Oireachtas a happy International Women's Day. I will use my time to highlight some of the areas in which we need to continue to make real progress for women. In recent years, we have delivered significant improvements in our country's approach to women's healthcare. The repeal of the eighth amendment, for example, was a momentous achievement for all of those who...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Mar 2022)

Emer Higgins: I wish everybody in the House and working in the Houses of the Oireachtas a very happy International Women's Day. As we celebrate it, many of us are thinking of the women of Ukraine who are fleeing their home country because of a war of Russia's making. I fully support Ireland's commitment of 100,000 welcomes to 100,000 Ukrainians, but unfortunately, many of the women who will be coming...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (8 Mar 2022)

Emer Higgins: 322. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the review by her Department of the policy on reading classes and schools; and when these findings along with relevant recommendations will be published. [12426/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (8 Mar 2022)

Emer Higgins: 409. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will report on the work carried out by his Department to help with the cost of attending further and higher education. [12588/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (8 Mar 2022)

Emer Higgins: 410. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will report on the recent increase in the number of apprentices; and the number of apprenticeships being offered and being taken up by students. [12589/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (8 Mar 2022)

Emer Higgins: 705. To ask the Minister for Health if the Covid-19 bonus payment for healthcare workers in a clinical environment throughout the pandemic will be extended to children's residential service staff of Tusla; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13044/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Urban and Rural Regeneration: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Mar 2022)

Emer Higgins: I thank our witnesses for their detailed and useful opening statements and for these conversations, from which we always gain so much. In terms of the URDF, I welcome the investment in my own area. Tandy's Lane Park opened in the summer and it is a direct result of the URDF funding stream. Airlie Park in Adamstown is under construction at the moment. We are all eagerly awaiting it being...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Urban and Rural Regeneration: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Mar 2022)

Emer Higgins: Does Mr. O'Brien believe, from his perspective, in extending but also expanding it to include areas that need further rejuvenation? Would that be a good idea? Would that be something he would be willing to continue to work with the committee on to make that case to the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Urban and Rural Regeneration: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Mar 2022)

Emer Higgins: I thank Ms Graham. If I have time in the next round, I might learn a little more about that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Urban and Rural Regeneration: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Mar 2022)

Emer Higgins: I thank the witnesses for their responses to my earlier contribution. I ask Ms Graham to outline the reforms she referred to earlier with regard to the Derelict Sites Act, which needs to be modernised and reformed. It sounds like she is doing a body of work in investigating what changes could be made to make it a more useful tool, which could become the catalyst for some change in this...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Urban and Rural Regeneration: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Mar 2022)

Emer Higgins: Is there any timeframe? What is the plan in terms of how quickly any changes could be made either to an existing Act or through the introduction of a new Act?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Urban and Rural Regeneration: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Mar 2022)

Emer Higgins: Yes, I thank the witnesses because that is a key part of this when it comes to tackling vacancy and dereliction. Making sure we have the legislative tools we need to take action and to do it as quickly as possible is key. I really welcome all the progress they are making on this and the fact that they are doing so much work analysing what research and development exists and how it could be...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (3 Mar 2022)

Emer Higgins: 258. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when an organisation (details supplied) can expect to receive its successful funding under the sports capital grant 2020. [12191/22]

Institutional Burials Bill 2022: Second Stage (2 Mar 2022)

Emer Higgins: I thank the Minister and his Department for all their work on this legislation. I pay tribute to all of those who may be watching proceedings today, who have fought so hard to shine a light on Ireland's deeply dark past. I have no doubt these proceedings are difficult for many to watch and listen to for a range of reasons and I respect them for their continued courage. Tribute must also be...

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...

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...

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]