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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...

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

Emer Higgins: I thank the Minister of State for his response. We know the regulatory and fiscal frameworks vary between countries. There is no single example of best practice in this regard. One aspect is, of course, Government support for philanthropic endeavour through providing tax or other incentives. The OECD has indicated there is no single accepted rationale for the preferential tax treatment of...

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

Emer Higgins: 9. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the work carried out by her Department to encourage and further develop philanthropy in Ireland. [8607/22]

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

Emer Higgins: I thank the Acting Chair for her discretion. My apologies, but I was attending a committee meeting. This question is about the work being carried out by the Department to encourage and further develop philanthropy in Ireland.

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Schemes (17 Feb 2022)

Emer Higgins: 66. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the local development strategy for the Leader programme; if this will include a review of geographical boundaries; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8606/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (17 Feb 2022)

Emer Higgins: 107. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of minor naturalisation applications that are currently waiting to be processed; the current waiting time for an application to be processed; the estimated length of time that it will take to clear the backlog; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8598/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Drug Dealing (17 Feb 2022)

Emer Higgins: 132. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the actions that are being taken to tackle illegal drug dealing in Clondalkin, Dublin 22; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8599/22]