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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Assisted Dying in the United States: Discussion (3 Oct 2023)

Emer Higgins: Is there a time limit?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Assisted Dying in the United States: Discussion (3 Oct 2023)

Emer Higgins: I am sorry that I did not get to ask Professor Battin a question but I am sure many contributors will.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Assisted Dying in the United States: Discussion (3 Oct 2023)

Emer Higgins: Is it Dr. Jeanne's experience that there are a few zealous physicians only prescribing?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Assisted Dying in the United States: Discussion (3 Oct 2023)

Emer Higgins: Is there any data on how many patients are seen by people on that end of the spectrum where there are 50?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Assisted Dying in the United States: Discussion (3 Oct 2023)

Emer Higgins: I just have 20 seconds left so I wish to move on. Could Dr. Jeanne reply to that in terms of the data?

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (3 Oct 2023)

Emer Higgins: 75. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of previous and active missions that the Army Ranger Wing has been involved in; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42607/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Strategies (3 Oct 2023)

Emer Higgins: 90. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his Department’s defence strategy and protocol for the undersea cables regarding the Naval Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42606/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (3 Oct 2023)

Emer Higgins: 622. To ask the Minister for Health for a progress report on the spending of the €110,000 which was allocated in budget 2023 for the development of a diabetes register (details supplied); if he will request the HSE to immediately begin recruiting for this new post; if he can confirm if unused funding from budget 2023 will carry over to 2024, while providing a timeline as to when the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (3 Oct 2023)

Emer Higgins: 623. To ask the Minister for Health for a progress report on the spending of the funding which was allocated in budget 2023 for the development of a national paediatric diabetes audit in conjunction with NOCA, following the publication of a detailed feasibility study (details supplied); if he will request the HSE to immediately begin recruiting for these new posts; if he can confirm if unused...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Scéimeanna Rannach (28 Sep 2023)

Emer Higgins: I thank the Deputy. I ask the Minister of State to reply now, please.

Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Agency Bill 2023: Second Stage (28 Sep 2023)

Emer Higgins: I begin with some alarming statistics on domestic, sexual and gender-based violence. I ask that, as I share these figures, the Minister of State and everyone else considers the human stories behind each number. Globally, one in three women encounter partner violence. This shocking figure equates to more than 1 billion women across the world. Furthermore, 38% of all women murdered globally...

Committee on Public Petitions: Reform of Mental Health Services: Discussion (28 Sep 2023)

Emer Higgins: I thank Mr. O'Sullivan for coming before the committee to discuss this very important topic. Our mental health is as important as our physical health. I want to see us protecting mental health, increasing funding for mental health supports and making it more affordable for people to access mental health supports. That is the nub of what Mr. O'Sullivan is getting at today. There was record...

Committee on Public Petitions: Reform of Mental Health Services: Discussion (28 Sep 2023)

Emer Higgins: That explains it. It is a very valid proposal.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (28 Sep 2023)

Emer Higgins: 161. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider establishing a rural link service between Maynooth/Celbridge in County Kildare and Newcastle, County Dublin, to serve the community of Newcastle, as they await the establishment of an orbital route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41919/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (28 Sep 2023)

Emer Higgins: 162. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the establishment of the W6 orbital bus route which is currently operating in two sections, as the W61 and W62; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41920/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: State Properties (28 Sep 2023)

Emer Higgins: 229. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 785 of 20 September 2023, to confirm that occupancy is based on employment at the location. [41957/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (28 Sep 2023)

Emer Higgins: 259. To ask the Minister for Health when the primary care centre in Clondalkin will be opened; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41896/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (28 Sep 2023)

Emer Higgins: 260. To ask the Minister for Health to confirm the number of occupational therapists based in Rowlagh health centre, Clondalkin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41897/23]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (27 Sep 2023)

Emer Higgins: This day last week I sat in the schoolyard of Gaelscoil na Camóige. Thankfully it was not a day like today because regardless of the weather, the 30-year celebrations for this school would have to have happened outside because it has no other option. After 30 years, there is still no permanent building for Gaelscoil na Camóige. Unfortunately, it is just one of a long list of...