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Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Properties (14 Oct 2021)

Emer Higgins: 205. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide a list of buildings either owned or managed by his Department in Blanchardstown village, Dublin 15; and if they are currently being used. [50315/21]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Properties (14 Oct 2021)

Emer Higgins: 260. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will provide a list of buildings either owned or managed by her Department in Blanchardstown village, Dublin 15; and if they are currently being used [50317/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: From Accessibility to Universal Design: Discussion (14 Oct 2021)

Emer Higgins: I thank all the witnesses for being here today and sharing their experiences and expertise in this area. This committee is all about taking on board the lived experience of people and making sure we are using that to shape legislation. I refer to the contribution from the Irish Wheelchair Association, Technical Guidance Document M and the minimum accommodation standards. Mr. Cunningham...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: From Accessibility to Universal Design: Discussion (14 Oct 2021)

Emer Higgins: Gosh, that is frightening

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Water Quality and Infrastructure: Environmental Protection Agency (14 Oct 2021)

Emer Higgins: I thank the witnesses for their report and input today. I will start with one of the few key positive messages in the report, which is outlined on page 6 of the submission. It was not in Dr. Ryan's address, but it was referenced thereafter. I will refer to it more for the benefit of the public than for any other reason. According to the report, the overall quality of public drinking water...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Water Quality and Infrastructure: Environmental Protection Agency (14 Oct 2021)

Emer Higgins: I am sorry to interrupt, but there is only a minute on the clock. Could we get to the BCP questions and what actions are being taken? I am sorry to cut across Dr. Ryan, but I am conscious of the time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Water Quality and Infrastructure: Environmental Protection Agency (14 Oct 2021)

Emer Higgins: Is BCP happening on a collaborative basis between Irish Water, local authorities and the EPA?

Financial Resolutions 2021 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (13 Oct 2021)

Emer Higgins: Budget 2022 has a lot of wins for young people, a group I think we can all agree are overdue some good news after the last 18 months we have all had. The introduction of half-price travel for 19-to-23-year-olds has been enthusiastically welcomed by students and young working people. It will not only halve their cost of travel but also help us address our carbon emissions by encouraging...

Financial Resolutions 2021 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (13 Oct 2021)

Emer Higgins: Budgets are not built-----

Financial Resolutions 2021 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (13 Oct 2021)

Emer Higgins: -----on false dawns or undeliverable promises. They are built on hard financial decisions.

Financial Resolutions 2021 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (13 Oct 2021)

Emer Higgins: This Government decided to help people with the cost of living and to repair our finances through costed tax and spending measures.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Adult Education Provision (13 Oct 2021)

Emer Higgins: 65. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the way it is envisaged higher and further education institutions will assist in the provision and expansion of adult literacy, numeracy and digital skills courses as provided for in the recently-launched strategy. [49626/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (13 Oct 2021)

Emer Higgins: 229. To ask the Minister for Health if he will report on the progress in establishing a Ministerial stakeholder group as agreed in November 2020 to review and strengthen current risk reduction measures around the use of sodium valproate to treat epilepsy in women of child-bearing potential; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50103/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (13 Oct 2021)

Emer Higgins: 230. To ask the Minister for Health the progress of recruiting four unfilled epilepsy nurse specialist posts as agreed in 2018 for the implementation of the pregnancy prevention programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50104/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (12 Oct 2021)

Emer Higgins: 272. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if there is a plan to extend the temporary accommodation for schools (details supplied) given the land ownership issues that are delaying the construction of the new school building; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49329/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Traveller Accommodation: Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (12 Oct 2021)

Emer Higgins: I thank the Minister of State. His passion and dedication to this area really shines and I know he will make a huge difference. It is needed. It is really positive that the €14.5 million budget was fully used by local authorities last year. It is very encouraging that we are on track to do the same again this year. I am really pleased that the expert review group is making such...

Joint Oireachtas Committee On Key Issues Affecting The Traveller Community: Traveller Accommodation: Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (12 Oct 2021)

Emer Higgins: I thank the Minister of State. His passion and dedication to this area really shines and I know he will make a huge difference. It is needed. It is really positive that the €14.5 million budget was fully used by local authorities last year. It is very encouraging that we are on track to do the same again this year. I am really pleased that the expert review group is making such...

Recovery of Tourism and Aviation: Statements (7 Oct 2021)

Emer Higgins: I very much welcome the return of aviation and tourism that we have seen in recent months. It is great to see tourists returning to our shores again and those employed in aviation being able to return to work at long last. Tourists come to our shores to visit our stunning and scenic beauty spots, our mountains and coastlines, and to experience our bustling cities. Fáilte Ireland and...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: School Meals Programme (7 Oct 2021)

Emer Higgins: 47. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of children availing of hot school meals in mid-west areas of Dublin; the number nationally; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48439/21]