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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) Bill 2023 (18 Apr 2023)

Alice-Mary Higgins: It is in this Bill. We are speaking about the Bill, and we are speaking about head 29.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) Bill 2023 (18 Apr 2023)

Alice-Mary Higgins: Apologies, but I would like them to speak to the head rather than the general policy issue.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) Bill 2023 (18 Apr 2023)

Alice-Mary Higgins: I am interested in the capital expenditure. Group relief was also inserted. We know group relief is what allows sets of companies to access reliefs in terms of other members of that group. Can the witnesses elaborate on what has been introduced in terms of group relief and what the implications of that would be? I understand 10% to 15% is the estimated reduction because of the capital...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) Bill 2023 (18 Apr 2023)

Alice-Mary Higgins: So the ceiling is a possibility which could perhaps ensure protection against something.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) Bill 2023 (18 Apr 2023)

Alice-Mary Higgins: I have one other question but I did not want to ask it in case other members had indicated. It is perhaps one to come back to. On our commitments on fossil fuel divestment, fossil fuel subsidies and the move away from that and so forth, is there a danger in terms of these relief measures and other measures? They are still subsidies, effectively. We even subsidise capital expenditure by...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) Bill 2023 (18 Apr 2023)

Alice-Mary Higgins: I thank the director for her presentation and for the discussion thus far. We are in the process of examining the approach Ireland takes to implementing these measures. The director said that the Commission has had indications from member states of the approaches they intend to take and it would be very useful to get a sense of the approach that others are taking. Deputy Smith...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) Bill 2023 (18 Apr 2023)

Alice-Mary Higgins: It is in 2029 though. Am I right?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) Bill 2023 (18 Apr 2023)

Alice-Mary Higgins: So it is just one year before we are magically going to exit. It just seems a little long of a-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Mar 2023)

Alice-Mary Higgins: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 21 be taken before No. 1." The Civil Engagement Group is proposing the introduction of the Electoral Reform (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023 to address some of the gaps in the mandate that was given to the Electoral Commission. When the 2022 Act was progressing through the House, I and colleagues raised deep...

Seanad: Electoral Reform (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023: First Stage (29 Mar 2023)

Alice-Mary Higgins: I move: That leave be given to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Electoral Reform Act 2022 to provide in the functions of An Coimisiún Toghcháinfor the review of the electoral system and franchise for Seanad Éireann, and to provide in the functions of An Coimisiún Toghcháinfor the review of voting age; to amend the Electoral Act 1997 to protect the right...

Seanad: Electoral Reform (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023: First Stage (29 Mar 2023)

Alice-Mary Higgins: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023: Report Stage (Resumed) (28 Mar 2023)

Alice-Mary Higgins: I move amendment No. 7: In page 40, line 20, after “subsection (2)” to insert “and (3)”.

Seanad: Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023: Report Stage (Resumed) (28 Mar 2023)

Alice-Mary Higgins: Amendment No. 7 is a technical amendment which just allows for the placing of amendment No. 8. Amendment No. 8 seeks to provide that, in section 17 of the Bill, where the Minister seeks to delete particulars which have been entered in the register under subsection (1), and where such a deletion would have the effect that a prescribed monument would cease to be considered as such, the Minister...

Seanad: Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023: Report Stage (Resumed) (28 Mar 2023)

Alice-Mary Higgins: I thank the Minister of State for his response on the discussion we had last week. I am glad there will be references to the Valletta Convention. The Minister of State mentioned a number of placings. I only acquired a pen halfway through his speech so I have not seen some of the locations. As the debate continues, I am sure he will be able to identify again where the proposed amendments...

Seanad: Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023: Report Stage (Resumed) (28 Mar 2023)

Alice-Mary Higgins: I move amendment No. 8: In page 40, between lines 25 and 26, to insert the following: “(3) Where the Minister seeks to delete particulars entered in the Register under subsection (1), and where such a deletion would result in a prescribed monument ceasing to be considered as such, he or she must first seek the views of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and...

Seanad: Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023: Report Stage (Resumed) (28 Mar 2023)

Alice-Mary Higgins: I move amendment No. 9: In page 40, line 34, to delete "and".

Seanad: Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023: Report Stage (Resumed) (28 Mar 2023)

Alice-Mary Higgins: Amendment No. 9 is a technical amendment related to amendment No. 10. Amendments Nos. 11 and 12 are similar. The Minister is correct to acknowledge that there is some protection in section 17(5) of the Bill in respect of the Heritage Council, which is one brake there. I was perhaps overly zealous in saying that it was solely the Minister. He or she will consult the council and have regard...

Seanad: Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023: Report Stage (Resumed) (28 Mar 2023)

Alice-Mary Higgins: I thank the Minister of State, and Senator Boyhan for his input. The key issue for me was to communicate the importance of that local perspective. The PPNs are one route, while the local planning authorities are another. As the Minister of State indicated, he believes the Heritage Council will engage with local authorities in the process of its advice to the Minister. I welcome the fact...

Seanad: Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023: Report Stage (Resumed) (28 Mar 2023)

Alice-Mary Higgins: I move amendment No. 10: In page 40, between lines 34 and 35, to insert the following: “(b) consult with the National Museum of Ireland to seek its views (if any) on the action,”.

Seanad: Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023: Report Stage (Resumed) (28 Mar 2023)

Alice-Mary Higgins: I move amendment No. 11: In page 40, between lines 34 and 35, to insert the following: “(b) consult with An Taisce to seek its views (if any) on the action,”.