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

Emer Higgins: 610. To ask the Minister for Health if his Department can provide a list or database of private speech and language therapists that are approved by the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14932/23]

Safe Staffing Levels in Hospitals: Statements (23 Mar 2023)

Emer Higgins: I am glad to contribute to this debate. As a Dublin Deputy, staffing levels in the hospitals in our capital are a massive concern to me and my constituents. This is because they are far from safe. I know of one hospital whose accident and emergency department has almost 50 nursing vacancies and where, when there should be 18 nurses working on any given day, there is often half that number....

Committee on Public Petitions: Engagement with European Ombudsman (23 Mar 2023)

Emer Higgins: I thank the European Ombudsman for being here with us. I apologise, as I missed her opening statement. I am on the governing authority of UCD and attended a meeting of that authority this morning. I have come straight here but I read Ms O'Reilly's statement in advance. I apologise in case I am overlapping with any of the other questions she has already covered off. On the European...

Committee on Public Petitions: Engagement with European Ombudsman (23 Mar 2023)

Emer Higgins: That is really interesting. It is great to hear that the matter it is being tackled. Ms O’Reilly is right. It is such a generational thing as well. People, including us, as public representatives, have to be conscious that they are receiving documents every day of the week by means which did not exist ten or 20 years ago. I thank Ms O’Reilly for all the work she and her...

Committee on Public Petitions: Engagement with European Ombudsman (23 Mar 2023)

Emer Higgins: Super. I thank Ms O’Reilly. That is really insightful. It is great that she is so willing to share tips with regard to what she has learned. All this committee wants to do, and I am sure this is true of everyone in every her office, is streamline process in order that we are putting the complainant at the heart of it and that he or she will get a sympathetic response and the facts...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (23 Mar 2023)

Emer Higgins: It is interesting. We receive many different petitions here and unfortunately, while we might agree with the sentiments behind a petition, it would often cost millions of euro to act upon them. This does not sound like it would require a money message - forgive the term. It sounds as though this might be really practicable and that we could look at it. I personally agree with the thrust...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (22 Mar 2023)

Emer Higgins: I wish to raise with the Taoiseach the waiting lists for children's disability services in community healthcare organisation, CHO, 7. Nationally, the Taoiseach will be aware of the huge waiting times for assessment, diagnosis and treatment for children. In my area of CHO 7, the problem is particularly acute. We have some of the longest waiting lists in the country. We have had the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Accommodation (21 Mar 2023)

Emer Higgins: Stunned, shocked, appalled, frustrated and let down; this is how parents and teachers in my constituency are feeling after projects relating to their local schools were put on pause because of a row between the Department and the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform. Building costs have increased dramatically and the Department’s budget needs...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Accommodation (21 Mar 2023)

Emer Higgins: I thank the Minister for her four-minute reply to my simple question asking when this matter will be resolved. The answer appears to be that it will be very soon. This does not provide much clarity for the schools involved. The reality is that no matter when it is resolved, this is going to continue to be disruptive. It is particularly disruptive in the context of shovel-ready projects....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Tenant In Situ Process: Discussion (21 Mar 2023)

Emer Higgins: I thank the Chair, and all of the witnesses for being here today and all of their teams for the work they are doing on the ground in preventing homelessness and in making sure we are building, acquiring and leasing more homes for people. I will start with Ms Stapleton. I have two questions for her and two questions for the CCMA. We heard a little bit about the allocation decisions being up...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Tenant In Situ Process: Discussion (21 Mar 2023)

Emer Higgins: Yes, I am thinking of examples of newly built homes that have been empty for two years which people have not moved into. If we could get a little tighter on getting families into them, it would speed things up. If it is possible to get information on that after the meeting by email, that would be great.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Tenant In Situ Process: Discussion (21 Mar 2023)

Emer Higgins: I understand that since 2018, the witnesses might not have many examples but can they confirm there have not been any issues in re-letting those properties?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Tenant In Situ Process: Discussion (21 Mar 2023)

Emer Higgins: Super.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Pension Provisions (21 Mar 2023)

Emer Higgins: 164. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will provide an update on the negotiations to increase the Eircom pension; when a decision is expected on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12369/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (21 Mar 2023)

Emer Higgins: 277. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if grant schemes are available to those looking to purchase an electric bicycle who do not qualify for the bike to work scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13260/23]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff (21 Mar 2023)

Emer Higgins: 354. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an overview of the expenses and renumeration paid to retired public servants who provide their skills as members of interview boards; if he will provide information on the daily fee scales, the fees for preparatory work, if payments are taxable; the arrangements in place to cover meals and accommodation; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Fire Stations (21 Mar 2023)

Emer Higgins: 482. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will provide a timeline for the delivery of a Fire Station in Lucan, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13490/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (21 Mar 2023)

Emer Higgins: 623. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on an application by a school (details supplied) for a permanent building to replace the existing prefabs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12547/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Offices (21 Mar 2023)

Emer Higgins: 848. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection whether there are plans to open an Intreo centre in Lucan County Dublin given the population growth in the area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13788/23]