Results 61-80 of 658 for in 'Dáil debates' speaker:Emer Higgins
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Dec 2023)
Emer Higgins: Now that we are well on our way to 2024, I cannot help but think of the families in my area who are still struggling to get a public health nurse appointment. Babies in areas such as Lucan, Newcastle and Rathcoole may be showing signs of early developmental delay that are going unnoticed simply because of a lack of service. It is incredibly stressful for first-time parents who simply do not...
- Planning and Development Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Dec 2023)
Emer Higgins: Thank you, a Chathaoirligh, for chairing this debate. I commend the efforts of my colleagues, the Minister for Housing, Deputy Darragh O'Brien, the Minister of State, Deputy Malcolm Noonan, and my cross-party colleagues on the housing committee who have worked very extensively on this legislation. I note there was some discussion earlier today relating to briefing documents. It is telling...
- Planning and Development Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Dec 2023)
Emer Higgins: That is not fair.
- Planning and Development Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Dec 2023)
Emer Higgins: His interpretation of Standing Orders.
- Planning and Development Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Dec 2023)
Emer Higgins: The Chair's ruling is final.
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Dec 2023)
Emer Higgins: I ask for an update on the Health (Assisted Human Reproduction Bill) 2022. I know this was paused during the summer due to a diversion of resources but I understand that the Department officials are working collaboratively with the Attorney General on this important legislation. The Taoiseach and I know how long families, particularly families through surrogacy, have been waiting and now...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Driver Test (30 Nov 2023)
Emer Higgins: 8. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department has considered instructing driving tests to be completed on weekends as well as weekdays to reduce significant waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52814/23]
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (29 Nov 2023)
Emer Higgins: Sadly, one in four pregnancies ends in loss. The State supports women in terms of leave from work who miscarry from 26 weeks on or who tragically experience a stillbirth. However, if someone experiences early pregnancy loss, they do it in isolation and without access to State leave. I have campaigned for early pregnancy loss. One of the challenges I have come up against is the lack of...
- Policing, Protests and Public Order: Statements (28 Nov 2023)
Emer Higgins: I extend my thoughts and my prayers to the five-year-old girl who remains seriously ill in hospital, to her brave childcare worker and to all those who found themselves in an absolutely unbelievable situation, caught up in awful scenes outside Gaelscoil Choláiste Mhuire on Thursday afternoon. To those who decided that the way to protect those small children and their carers was to riot,...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tax Code (23 Nov 2023)
Emer Higgins: 86. To ask the Minister for Finance if he can provide an update on Ireland’s membership of the crypto-asset reporting framework and any proposed legislative change to tax reporting relevant to the exchange of information between members; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51396/23]
- Science Week: Statements (16 Nov 2023)
Emer Higgins: It is safe to say that in our current journey through a climate emergency and a world driven by artificial intelligence, AI, it is critical that we keep science and research at the forefront of our discussions here in the Oireachtas and in government. Science is not a distant concept confined to lab coats. It is the bedrock of understanding how global challenges impact on our everyday...
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (15 Nov 2023)
Emer Higgins: This morning we all woke to the horrific news that Israeli soldiers had stormed Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza. Images of death, destruction and dying babies haunt us all. What Israel is doing is barbaric, inhumane and criminal. I have spent time in Palestine and I have seen at first-hand the utter disdain with which Israeli soldiers treat Palestinians. I cannot begin to imagine the pain and...
- Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (8 Nov 2023)
Emer Higgins: The Minister of State now has five minutes to respond to the overall debate.
- Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (8 Nov 2023)
Emer Higgins: I thank the Deputy. He is over time.
- Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (8 Nov 2023)
Emer Higgins: The Deputy is over time.
- Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (8 Nov 2023)
Emer Higgins: We move to questions and answers.
- Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (8 Nov 2023)
Emer Higgins: Yes.
- Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (8 Nov 2023)
Emer Higgins: Yes, he will do so for five minutes at the end of statements.
- Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (8 Nov 2023)
Emer Higgins: Next we move to the Independent Group. Deputies Connolly and McNamara are sharing time and have two and a half minutes each.
- Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (8 Nov 2023)
Emer Higgins: I thank the Deputy.