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Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) (Cap on Market Revenues) Bill 2023: Second Stage (21 Sep 2023)

Emer Higgins: As we are all aware, from the young family just starting out, to the pensioner who has given so much to this country, the escalating cost of living and surging energy prices are being felt right across the board. With back-to-school costs and winter approaching, many feel like there is no end to the financial strain. The hard-working people in my communities, especially in areas like Lucan,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Proposed Changes to River Shannon, Grand and Royal Canals and River Barrow Navigation By-laws: Discussion (21 Sep 2023)

Emer Higgins: I thank the witnesses for being here. I apologise that I missed the start because I came from another meeting. Will Waterways Ireland give me an indication - it is still open for submissions - of how many submissions have been received and a recap of how it reached out to stakeholders in this field to encourage as many people as possible to have their say? The proposal to change the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Proposed Changes to River Shannon, Grand and Royal Canals and River Barrow Navigation By-laws: Discussion (21 Sep 2023)

Emer Higgins: Nonetheless, it is an increase.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Proposed Changes to River Shannon, Grand and Royal Canals and River Barrow Navigation By-laws: Discussion (21 Sep 2023)

Emer Higgins: Would other witnesses like to come in on that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Cost Rental Tenant In Situ Scheme: Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage (21 Sep 2023)

Emer Higgins: I will take the opportunity to put on the record my acknowledgement and recognition of, and appreciation for, what is happening in my county, led by our acting chief executive, Mr. Colm Ward, who came from a housing background. That is probably why we have such a focus on housing and the tenant in situscheme. There is also such a focus from Ms Elaine Leech and her entire team. South Dublin...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Cost Rental Tenant In Situ Scheme: Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage (21 Sep 2023)

Emer Higgins: Will the budget need to be increased?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Cost Rental Tenant In Situ Scheme: Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage (21 Sep 2023)

Emer Higgins: Given that everyone else is on target or ahead of their targets, is there enough money in the pot?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Cost Rental Tenant In Situ Scheme: Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage (21 Sep 2023)

Emer Higgins: How many of those?

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Sep 2023)

Emer Higgins: State childcare providers throughout the country, including in my own local community, will close in response to concerns around their core funding. If childcare services are not adequately funded we will not be able to provide parents with adequate access to childcare. My area is growing, with a great deal of new building in such areas as Lucan, Clondalkin, Rathcoole, Newcastle and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Birth Registration (20 Sep 2023)

Emer Higgins: 33. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of an application to the foreign birth register (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40595/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Birth Registration (20 Sep 2023)

Emer Higgins: 34. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of an application to the foreign birth register (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40596/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (20 Sep 2023)

Emer Higgins: 296. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on the development of a new primary school for Adamstown, Lucan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39965/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (20 Sep 2023)

Emer Higgins: 297. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the progress and timelines for delivery of a new school accommodation for post-primary schools (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39966/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (20 Sep 2023)

Emer Higgins: 298. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of progress and the timelines for the delivery of new school accommodation for schools (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39967/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: State Properties (20 Sep 2023)

Emer Higgins: 785. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will report on the policy in relation to occupancy of States assets at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40415/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (20 Sep 2023)

Emer Higgins: 933. To ask the Minister for Health if he will work with the HSE to provide urgent access to CAMHS for a person (details supplied) who cannot be discharged from the CHI nephrology ward until support is secured. [39884/23]

Dereliction and Building Regeneration Bill 2022: Second Stage [Private Members] (13 Jul 2023)

Emer Higgins: I congratulate Deputy Matthews. I thank our Dáil clerks, our committee clerks, our ushers, our audiovisual staff, our IT experts, our catering teams, our cleaning teams and everyone else in this building. On behalf of all Members, I thank all of our staff who do such incredible work for Deputies here in Leinster House and in our constituencies. Many will think we are finished for the...

Dereliction and Building Regeneration Bill 2022: Second Stage [Private Members] (13 Jul 2023)

Emer Higgins: Thanks Deputy and the same to you.

Dereliction and Building Regeneration Bill 2022: Second Stage [Private Members] (13 Jul 2023)

Emer Higgins: We have 30 minutes for debate. Members may take up to ten minutes, but if that happens we will not get everybody in. I ask them to be mindful of that. We have four or possibly five speakers. I call Deputy Bacik.

Situation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory: Statements (13 Jul 2023)

Emer Higgins: I will begin by saying that I wholeheartedly condemn the violent attacks we are currently seeing in the occupied Palestinian territory and in Israel. Many Irish people feel a particular affinity with the people of Palestine. I certainly feel that strongly. It is truly heartbreaking to hear of the number of innocent people who have died and had their lives destroyed - children who have...