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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]

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

Emer Higgins: 456. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of progress and the timelines for the delivery of new school accommodation for schools (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10924/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (1 Mar 2022)

Emer Higgins: 706. To ask the Minister for Health if the new plan to clear the children’s waiting list for orthopaedic surgery will be fulfilled by the end of 2022 in view of the €19 million allocation. [11205/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Promotion (1 Mar 2022)

Emer Higgins: 728. To ask the Minister for Health the reason HSE funding has been withdrawn from an exercise class (details supplied); the reason those attending the class have been asked to move from the free class to a class that will cost €80 per month in their nearest locations in Tallaght or Clondalkin, Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11257/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (1 Mar 2022)

Emer Higgins: 793. To ask the Minister for Health the details of the recent changes to regulations in relation to the frequency of the collection of medical prescriptions; the reason for these changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11696/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Provision of Community Growing Spaces in Ireland: Community Gardens Ireland (1 Mar 2022)

Emer Higgins: I thank the witnesses for their passionate contributions. The all-Ireland pollinator plan and the national biodiversity action plans are key strategies to help us protect and enhance biodiversity across Ireland. I gather from the presentations that the witnesses’ concerns relate to nationwide plans not being necessarily supported by the roll-out of nationwide policies to underpin...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Provision of Community Growing Spaces in Ireland: Community Gardens Ireland (1 Mar 2022)

Emer Higgins: If we had nationwide targets that rolled down to a local authority level, it could work. I thank both of the witnesses for their time. I am from Brittas, which is not too far from Blessington, so I know it well. I wish them the best of luck with the community garden there.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Provision of Community Growing Spaces in Ireland: Community Gardens Ireland (1 Mar 2022)

Emer Higgins: I understand. That is a good idea.

Town Centre First Policy: Statements (24 Feb 2022)

Emer Higgins: The ideas and aims contained within the town centre first policy are positive. I am particularly struck by the level of cross-party support that has been expressed today, which I hope is a good omen for the success of this policy. Our towns and villages have shown remarkable resilience throughout the recent crisis. The move towards remote working has changed how many people not only...

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]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (23 Feb 2022)

Emer Higgins: 253. To ask the Minister for Health if an analysis of the total cost of cancer treatment has been calculated; if so, the total annual costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10378/22]

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Online Disinformation and Media Literacy: Ms Frances Haugen (23 Feb 2022)

Emer Higgins: I thank Ms Haugen for being with us. It is fantastic to have her and I thank her for all of the work she is doing in this space. Her bravery and insight have had ripple effects across the globe. Today is our chance here in Ireland, not just as a society or as legislators, but as a strategic location for the EU headquarters of many of the platforms in question, to use her industry...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Feb 2022)

Emer Higgins: I would like to ask about the medication, Cariban, which is used to treat the condition of hyperemesis during pregnancy. Hyperemesis is a very debilitating condition in which women experience almost constant vomiting and nausea for the duration of their pregnancy. Cariban has proven to be very effective in treating it, but it can cost up to €45 a week, or between €1,500 and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tax Collection (22 Feb 2022)

Emer Higgins: 187. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when national motor tax offices will reopen for in-person customers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9335/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (22 Feb 2022)

Emer Higgins: 236. To ask the Minister for Finance if his Department is considering reducing the VAT rate to 9% for dry-cleaning businesses in line with all other sectors of the hospitality industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9429/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Commercial Rates (22 Feb 2022)

Emer Higgins: 357. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he plans to extend the rates waiver to dry cleaners that are struggling financially as a result of the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9430/22]

National Retrofitting Scheme: Statements (17 Feb 2022)

Emer Higgins: I welcome the opportunity to discuss this scheme. Contrary to its name, retrofitting is a modern and progressive move for us, as a Government, to be making. In light of constraints relating to energy and electricity, along with a growing need to address the climate emergency, this scheme is so welcome. Nationally, we are seeing a culture change with regard to energy efficiency and our...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (17 Feb 2022)

Emer Higgins: The Minister knows that the waiting list for surgery for children with scoliosis and spina bifida is under extreme pressure. The list has grown by almost one third since the pandemic began. That means that many young people and many children are living in pain, waiting for life-changing surgery. We need a solution. We urgently need enough funding, staff and theatre space to make those...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Philanthropy Initiatives (17 Feb 2022)

Emer Higgins: I thank the Minister of State for his response. As he rightly outlined, the existence of a vibrant and thriving philanthropic community is a very important element of civic society. In recent years especially, we have seen outstanding philanthropic work from individuals and organisations. Even at times of such difficulty and constraint Irish people have always managed to find the time and...