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Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (1 Jul 2021)

Emer Higgins: There has been palpable disappointment this week in response to the latest Covid announcement. The tourism and hospitality sector and young people feel particularly left behind. All Members share the frustration that is out there. We all know that Covid-19 has not been fair on anyone and we all want to be on the far side of this pandemic. The vaccine is our best way out of it. I, like so...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Crime Prevention (1 Jul 2021)

Emer Higgins: 53. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps her Department is taking to combat the scam telephone calls and text messages that are being received in relation to her Department’s services. [35384/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Social Welfare Benefits (1 Jul 2021)

Emer Higgins: 95. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of persons who have benefited from the parent’s benefit per county since its introduction and since its expansion in April 2021. [35383/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Crime Prevention (1 Jul 2021)

Emer Higgins: 134. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the steps her Department is taking to combat the scam telephone calls and text messages that are being received in relation to her Department’s services. [35417/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (1 Jul 2021)

Emer Higgins: 148. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of persons who have benefited from the parent’s benefit since its introduction and since its expansion in April 2021 by county. [35416/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Schemes (1 Jul 2021)

Emer Higgins: 244. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will report on the strands of the summer provision programme in 2021; and the measures being implemented or planned to increase participation on account of exceptional challenges posed by Covid-19. [35411/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (1 Jul 2021)

Emer Higgins: 245. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the details of the expenditure of the over €2 billion in funding for special education as part of Budget 2021; and the way this funding is replacing the one size fits all approach. [35412/21]

Land Development Agency Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (30 Jun 2021)

Emer Higgins: The LDA offers an opportunity to deliver the affordable homes that we, including my generation, so desperately need. Once the Bill passes, the LDA will be given teeth and a budget, some €1.25 billion to be exact, with another €1.25 billion in borrowing capacity. This comes on top of the largest investment in housing in the history of the State, as announced by the Minister for...

Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Jun 2021)

Emer Higgins: Deputy MacSharry is also sharing time in this slot.

Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Jun 2021)

Emer Higgins: That is correct, we will take two minutes each. I agree with the Minister that it is urgent for this Bill to be passed without delay, and I welcome the motion for early signature. Construction and planning were areas which took a major hit during the pandemic and this Bill will help to address the disruption and delays that Covid-19 has caused to the completion of housing projects and on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (29 Jun 2021)

Emer Higgins: 99. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the efforts being made to restore the services and jobs that were recently lost at a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34406/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (29 Jun 2021)

Emer Higgins: 386. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he has engaged with an organisation (details supplied) or childminders who work in private homes to ensure their experiences are reflected in the National Action Plan for Childminding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34738/21]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Charitable and Voluntary Organisations (29 Jun 2021)

Emer Higgins: 612. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if the Charities Regulator was responsible for appointing trustees (details supplied); if so, the reason this decision was made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34332/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of Local Government (Directly Elected Mayor with Executive Functions in Limerick City and County) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Jun 2021)

Emer Higgins: I am in one of the cubby holes in the convention centre. I thank everybody for an engaging meeting, which has been particularly interesting. Professor Ó Broin said there are fewer clear links between the vote in local elections and local government policy that might be wished for. What kind of matters would this include if a locally elected mayor is to make a link between local...

Affordable Housing Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Second Stage (24 Jun 2021)

Emer Higgins: I hope I live up to the Ceann Comhairle's expectations.

Affordable Housing Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Second Stage (24 Jun 2021)

Emer Higgins: Housing in Ireland has become unaffordable and unobtainable for many people and that is simply a fact. Young people in particular feel locked out of the housing market. They feel the dream of one day owning their own homes is a far-off idea at best and at worst, just a pipe dream. I want to live in a city and a country where home ownership is possible, if not the norm, for people my age....

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Banking Sector (24 Jun 2021)

Emer Higgins: 58. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the engagement his Department has had with the Central Bank regarding the current review of Irish mortgage lending rules; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33802/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (24 Jun 2021)

Emer Higgins: 65. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans to make the Rebuilding Ireland home loans more flexible such as increasing financial limits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33803/21]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (24 Jun 2021)

Emer Higgins: 113. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the efforts made by Ireland to assist in the implementation of a ceasefire in the Middle East and efforts towards a permanent resolution to the conflict. [33810/21]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: United Nations (24 Jun 2021)

Emer Higgins: 134. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on the work of Ireland’s delegation at the United Nations as the halfway point of the two-year membership of the Security Council is reached. [33809/21]