Results 3,461-3,479 of 3,479 for speaker:Emer Higgins

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (3 Jun 2020)

Emer Higgins: 825. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the reason a provider (details supplied) is refusing to provide broadband at an address, when this area is eligible for broadband under the national broadband plan; the actions the owner of the property should take to get access to broadband; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9092/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Jun 2020)

Emer Higgins: 867. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to protect taxi drivers during the Covid-19 crisis; the advice his Department is providing on adapting vehicles; the financial and non-financial supports that will be put in place to help taxi drivers with this transition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8370/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities (3 Jun 2020)

Emer Higgins: 865. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to provide cycle lanes on the N7 to and from Rathcoole; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8368/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (3 Jun 2020)

Emer Higgins: 866. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a location (details supplied) will be reviewed for safety for both cyclists and motorists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8369/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (3 Jun 2020)

Emer Higgins: 876. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that airlines are refusing to provide compensation or vouchers to passengers who cannot catch their flights due to the fact that while the flight is still operating passengers cannot catch the flight because they are obeying advice on non-essential travel; his plans to ensure these passengers...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (3 Jun 2020)

Emer Higgins: 937. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to force an airline (details supplied) to provide a refund or a voucher to a pensioner that cannot catch a flight on 10 July 2020 due to the fact they are adhering to the guidelines on Covid-19 in order that they can take the journey in summer 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9096/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Local Employment Service (3 Jun 2020)

Emer Higgins: 1115. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the details of the review by external consultants of all contracted public employment services; the outcome of this review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9097/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Local Employment Service (3 Jun 2020)

Emer Higgins: 1116. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of contracts with local employment services and jobs clubs to provide activation services and public employment services; when a decision will be made to extend these contracts; the criteria on which the decision will be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9098/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Maternity Leave (27 May 2020)

Emer Higgins: 332. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if there is flexibility by which maternity leave payments can be extended due to exceptional circumstances during the Covid-19 crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7202/20]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Losses (27 May 2020)

Emer Higgins: 405. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the support other than statutory redundancy that can be provided to workers of a company (details supplied) that has gone into liquidation; if she will invite the company to reconsider its approach and treat its staff fairly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7200/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Redundancy Payments (27 May 2020)

Emer Higgins: 933. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the supports available to help workers (details supplied) in south western areas of Dublin that are facing redundancy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7201/20]

Covid-19 (Education and Skills): Statements (20 May 2020)

Emer Higgins: There is no denying that the education of our children will be severely impacted upon by this crisis. When students return to school, notwithstanding the mammoth efforts of teachers and parents to home-school them, their education will have to be accelerated in order to catch up on the many months of missed schooling. Not all students will be able for this. Children with special needs may...

Covid-19 (Employment Affairs and Social Protection): Statements (20 May 2020)

Emer Higgins: The Government acted quickly to support businesses and provide workers laid off as a result of the crisis with a safety net. I thank the Minister and the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection's staff across the country, particularly those in the Intreo office in Clondalkin, for everything they have done to make that happen. The temporary Covid wage subsidy scheme has...

Covid-19 (Finance): Statements (20 May 2020)

Emer Higgins: We all, rightly, applaud the heroic efforts of nurses during this crisis. For them, turning up to work every day is brave. Not only do they play a central role in ensuring that 70% of Covid-19 patients recover from this deadly virus, but they comfort terrified patients and spend time with the dying in their final hours. Too many people have paid too high a price for doing their duty....

Covid-19 (Transport): Statements (13 May 2020)

Emer Higgins: The public's response to this crisis has been impressive and because of that we are making progress. However, that progress is fragile, and a very real threat is posed at our ports. As the Minister said, one in three Dublin Airport passengers refused to fill out an optional form telling us where they planned to self-isolate. Passengers can waltz through our airports, claim they are...

Covid-19 (Education and Skills): Statements (13 May 2020)

Emer Higgins: It is indeed. There are moments that are watersheds in all our lives, and completing primary school and secondary school are two of those moments. I still remember the days I left St. Martin's national school and Rathcoole community college. Many people cherish those moments. One of the most important aspects of education is the social one, and that is why. Students learn to make deep...

Covid 19 (Childcare): Statements (6 May 2020)

Emer Higgins: If crèches close their doors permanently, prices will rise. That is simple economics. Without accessible or affordable childcare, childcare providers who want to return to work, and families who need them to be able to return to work, will not be able. For many working families their childcare service is the most important cog in their wheel. That is why we need to look at how we...

Covid 19 (Childcare): Statements (6 May 2020)

Emer Higgins: I thank the Minister for Children and Family Affairs, Ms Zappone, for everything she has been doing for children. My thanks also to all our front-line and essential workers who are keeping us safe during this time. My thanks to everyone who is leaving their family day in and day out to join the fight against Covid-19. Others are spending day in and day out with their families. I wish to...

Taoiseach a Ainmniú - Nomination of Taoiseach (20 Feb 2020)

Emer Higgins: I offer comhghairdeas to the Ceann Comhairle on his re-election. It is a privilege to be a Member of the Thirty-third Dáil and I wish to thank everybody who entrusted me with that responsibility. I am proud to second the nomination of Deputy Leo Varadkar as Taoiseach. He stands out for being honest, straight-talking and determined and having a track record of delivering results....