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Seanad: Climate Action: Statements (24 Jan 2019)

Alice-Mary Higgins: I thank the Minister for returning to the House. We have been talking about generations, and the Minister mentioned future generations. This generation, the children living now, is seeing the impacts of climate change. In many parts of the world, lives and livelihoods are at risk or are being devastated by it. This generation is on the streets protesting. I have never seen so many...

Seanad: Climate Action: Statements (24 Jan 2019)

Alice-Mary Higgins: It is a single question. Could the Minister address the issue of the national development plan and that of green procurement in the context of same?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Why the Arts Matter: Discussion (23 Jan 2019)

Alice-Mary Higgins: I thank the Chairman for allowing me to join the committee. It is not my usual committee and I thank the members for accommodating me. I thank the witnesses for their wonderful presentations and for the work they do all the time. I will pick up on one aspect of the bigger picture before moving to more specific aspects. The analogy of agriculture which was given could be built on further if...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Why the Arts Matter: Discussion (23 Jan 2019)

Alice-Mary Higgins: Before the other witnesses answer, I wish to add a question. Will they comment on the social and artistic cost if a diversity of voices is pushed out, and if only some artists can afford to make art because people who are older or who have children end up leaving?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Jan 2019)

Alice-Mary Higgins: I support Senator Boyhan's comments on the Bethany Home. This is not a new issue and the group has been advocating back since the days I was working with the National Women's Council of Ireland before I was elected to the Oireachtas. It is shocking that the former residents are still waiting for recognition and support. The number of survivors of those homes is reducing and it is important...

Seanad: Government's Brexit Preparedness: Statements (22 Jan 2019)

Alice-Mary Higgins: As a great deal has been said but, in the short time available, I seek only to add to two points that have been made. Others have commended the Government on the role it played in the negotiations and the right emphasis it has placed on the Good Friday Agreement and its importance not only as an internationally recognised legal instrument and agreement but also as something with an...

Seanad: Government's Brexit Preparedness: Statements (22 Jan 2019)

Alice-Mary Higgins: Really.

Seanad: Government's Brexit Preparedness: Statements (22 Jan 2019)

Alice-Mary Higgins: Might I have just one minute to finish?

Seanad: Government's Brexit Preparedness: Statements (22 Jan 2019)

Alice-Mary Higgins: I think we will still probably have time as I chose not to take an extra five minute slot.

Seanad: Government's Brexit Preparedness: Statements (22 Jan 2019)

Alice-Mary Higgins: I will wind down. I urge the Tánaiste to address those concerns that have been expressed by the House of Lords about the commitment on human rights. Lastly, in the legislative programme the Tánaiste set out for the omnibus Bill-----

Seanad: Government's Brexit Preparedness: Statements (22 Jan 2019)

Alice-Mary Higgins: -----he neglected to include one Stage, namely, the return to the Dáil after amendment in the Seanad.

Seanad: Government's Brexit Preparedness: Statements (22 Jan 2019)

Alice-Mary Higgins: I would like to be assured that there will be an opportunity for amendment in the Seanad-----

Seanad: Government's Brexit Preparedness: Statements (22 Jan 2019)

Alice-Mary Higgins: -----and that that Stage will happen. It is important that we plan now, in January, for that to happen in March.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: JobPath Programme: Discussion (17 Jan 2019)

Alice-Mary Higgins: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: JobPath Programme: Discussion (17 Jan 2019)

Alice-Mary Higgins: I apologise to members but I must ask my questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: JobPath Programme: Discussion (17 Jan 2019)

Alice-Mary Higgins: I thank our guests for their testimonials and analysis, which were very useful. They reflected many of the issues not just in respect of JobPath but also those raised in the wider report prepared by this committee on unemployment. One of the key issues is the appropriateness of placing in terms of quality and the importance of linking to a work-first approach versus an education, training...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: JobPath Programme: Discussion (17 Jan 2019)

Alice-Mary Higgins: Yes, but I will be reviewing the answers and may follow up further with our guests. I apologise but I must leave. I will review the transcript later.

Seanad: Greyhound Racing Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (20 Dec 2018)

Alice-Mary Higgins: I urge an approach which will facilitate us in moving quickly. My colleague has put forward three versions of this amendment. She has listened with great care and has given clear arguments in respect of all of them. We would love Ireland to take the lead by passing amendment No. 36, which would be a mark of leadership on the part of this country. The Senator has shown that amendment No....

Seanad: Greyhound Racing Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (20 Dec 2018)

Alice-Mary Higgins: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Greyhound Racing Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (20 Dec 2018)

Alice-Mary Higgins: I move amendment No. 25:In page 28, between lines 22 and 23, to insert the following:"(4) In the case of subsection (3)(a), the period of disqualification shall not be less than four months.".