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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Accessing Justice: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Mar 2023)

Emer Higgins: Could I ask an off-topic question? With our growing population, do we need an additional prison in Ireland?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Accessing Justice: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Mar 2023)

Emer Higgins: When that is up and running, perhaps Ms McCaffrey would write to the committee and let us know how it is going.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Accessing Justice: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Mar 2023)

Emer Higgins: Perhaps, if the Chair is willing, she could come back in and give us an update on it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Planning and Development Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Mar 2023)

Emer Higgins: I have a follow-up question in relation to that. In the legal view of the Law Society of Ireland and the Bar Association of Ireland, does the legislation go beyond the Heather Hill decision or is it contrary to the Heather Hill decision?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Planning and Development Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Mar 2023)

Emer Higgins: Given that often the legal profession operates on a no-win, no-fee basis, would this have a detrimental impact on people having the means to be able to challenge?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Planning and Development Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Mar 2023)

Emer Higgins: So the concerns about the ability to appeal are twofold. First, they are based on cost but Ms Minch's submission referred to the interpretation and compatibility with the conventional requirements for EU law in terms of narrowing people's ability as well. Will she talk a little about that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Planning and Development Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Mar 2023)

Emer Higgins: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Planning and Development Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Mar 2023)

Emer Higgins: Ms Minch's submission highlighted six other areas which the Law Society of Ireland is reviewing which have given rise to legal uncertainty and litigation. How far along is the society with those reviews? I know it is a lengthy Bill and I thank both organisations for sharing their expertise. How far along is the review and when does Ms Minch envisage the written submission will go to the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Planning and Development Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Mar 2023)

Emer Higgins: Are there any initial insights Ms Minch could share with us?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Planning and Development Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Mar 2023)

Emer Higgins: I thank Ms Minch. The explanatory memorandum is something all of us would definitely welcome. We are probably in trouble if the Law Society of Ireland is unsure about something from a legal perspective without that memorandum. I totally understand that.

Credit Union (Amendment) Bill 2022 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Mar 2023)

Emer Higgins: I congratulate the Minister of State. I know she has been engaging with the sector and I have had some positive feedback from members of my credit unions on the work she is doing on the ground. I know that will be the tempo the Minister of State has set in the Department. I wish her well in her new role. There is great opportunity and untapped potential within our credit unions. We...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Feb 2023)

Emer Higgins: I wish to raise with the Taoiseach the issue of schools in my area that are still waiting on extensions and new buildings. Earlier this month I visited St. Ronan's National School. Its existing prefabs are absolutely shocking and need to be replaced. My own secondary school, Holy Family Community School, went to tender for a new building but is waiting for the Department to sanction the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Planning and Development Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Feb 2023)

Emer Higgins: Does Dr. Logue think the onus should be on the applicant to provide everything in electronic form so that it is available from the off?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Planning and Development Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Feb 2023)

Emer Higgins: It could be argued that members of the public can go into the local authority office and request to see the file.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Planning and Development Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Feb 2023)

Emer Higgins: I thank the Chair and thank everybody for being here with us to today and sharing their perspectives on what is a lengthy draft Bill. I appreciate a lot of work went into that. The witnesses have come here with detailed views and I thank them for that. I suppose what all of us want is an efficient and effective planning system with transparency at its heart. What we as a committee are...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (28 Feb 2023)

Emer Higgins: 102. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on his latest announcement regarding a new low-cost State loan to retrofit homes; the expected uptake of this loan in the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9940/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (28 Feb 2023)

Emer Higgins: 195. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties some motorists are having with securing fully comprehensive motor insurance because they have not been able to renew their NCT in time due to considerable delays with the NCT appointment service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9921/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Repatriation Costs (28 Feb 2023)

Emer Higgins: 312. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the campaign to repatriate the remains of a historical figure (details supplied) from Belgium to Ireland; if his Department will be assisting with the repatriation effort given the heritage significance of the person's final resting place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9514/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (28 Feb 2023)

Emer Higgins: 333. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she has considered allowing new teachers with practical experience in subjects relevant to that which they teach (details supplied), to start out on a higher pay scale based on their prior non-teaching experience; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9468/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (28 Feb 2023)

Emer Higgins: 416. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason a person applying for home caring in the context of State pension (contributory) must have a date of birth after 11 September 1946, even when they have paid in excess of 520 paid contributions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10012/23]