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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Private Rental Sector: Discussion (20 Sep 2022)

Emer Higgins: On the case for the arrears fund she put forward, Dr. Byrne was talking about 1% of terminations coming from arrears based on his research. Is Ms O'Reilly's experience different?

An Bord Pleanála: Statements (15 Sep 2022)

Emer Higgins: I welcome these statements. It is something both Government and Opposition Members called for before the recess and I am glad we are making the time to have this debate. I welcome that the report outlining the practices of An Bord Pleanála has been referred to the DPP, the Garda and to the Standards in Public Office Commission for them to make their judgments on. The report should...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (15 Sep 2022)

Emer Higgins: I raise the case of people living in 32,000 apartments built with defects. It is something I have personal experience of. The report of the working group has been really widely welcomed by many of the constituents I am dealing with who are in this situation but it is not helping them foot the bill. Many cannot afford the remediation work and they are worried; they are worried about their...

Committee on Public Petitions: Business of Joint Committee
Consideration of Public Petition on Saving the Services of the Owenacurra Centre in Cork: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Sep 2022)

Emer Higgins: I thank Mr. Fitzgerald and Mr. O'Connell for being here today and outlining the rationale behind the decision. The committee has discussed Owenacurra a lot. Throughout I have been reminded of a healthcare facility in my constituency. It gave incredible care, had amazing staff and undying community support but it simply did not have a building fit for purpose. It failed HIQA assessment...

Committee on Public Petitions: Business of Joint Committee
Consideration of Public Petition on Saving the Services of the Owenacurra Centre in Cork: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Sep 2022)

Emer Higgins: Am I right in saying that because a brand new roof is being provided, a new facility is effectively being provided and must comply with current regulations?

Committee on Public Petitions: Business of Joint Committee
Consideration of Public Petition on Saving the Services of the Owenacurra Centre in Cork: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Sep 2022)

Emer Higgins: It must comply with current building regulations and fire safety requirements.

Committee on Public Petitions: Business of Joint Committee
Consideration of Public Petition on Saving the Services of the Owenacurra Centre in Cork: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Sep 2022)

Emer Higgins: It must comply with the energy performance requirements. That will then have an internal impact on the requirements in respect of bedroom size and en suites.

Committee on Public Petitions: Business of Joint Committee
Consideration of Public Petition on Saving the Services of the Owenacurra Centre in Cork: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Sep 2022)

Emer Higgins: Okay. I thank our guests.

Committee on Public Petitions: Business of Joint Committee
Consideration of Public Petition on Saving the Services of the Owenacurra Centre in Cork: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Sep 2022)

Emer Higgins: Okay. I understand.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Employment Support Services (14 Sep 2022)

Emer Higgins: 366. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the fact that South Dublin County Partnership has been successfully awarded lot 15 under the procurement competition for the new nationwide Intreo Partner Employment Services and as a result will be enforcing compulsory redundancy for 37 staff members; and if she will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (14 Sep 2022)

Emer Higgins: 441. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if her attention has been drawn to calls from an organisation (details supplied) to expand the stamp 1G visa to a spouse, de facto partner of a general permit holder or an intra-company transfer permit holder, instead of limiting it to graduate student or critical-skill permit holders and researchers; her views on the matter;...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (14 Sep 2022)

Emer Higgins: 442. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if her attention has been drawn to calls from an organisation (details supplied) to introduce a five-year visa to allow former Irish residents whose family still reside in Ireland to return to Ireland for regular family visits; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44782/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (14 Sep 2022)

Emer Higgins: 463. To ask the Minister for Health the details of all Irish hospitals that currently provide a childcare facility for staff; the hours that each childcare facility is operational in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44390/22]

Summer Economic Statement: Statements (Resumed) (14 Jul 2022)

Emer Higgins: Budget 2023 takes place against a backdrop of real uncertainty. People are feeling that uncertainty in their pockets at the moment. Between a war on European soil, the ever-present pandemic, the rising cost of living and the prospect of a potential UK trade war, these are no doubt challenging times. I am relieved to have steady and experienced financial leadership at a time like this. It...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (14 Jul 2022)

Emer Higgins: Parents and expectant mothers in Lucan have been told that public health nurse developmental checks have been withdrawn. Three-month checks, nine-to-eleven-month checks, two-year checks and four-year checks have all been cancelled. I have a constituent who is 36 weeks pregnant and who tells me she is terrified of not getting the service when her newborn baby arrives. I have a friend whose...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (14 Jul 2022)

Emer Higgins: 62. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the work that his Department has undertaken to support increased awareness of the importance of mental health among farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38244/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (14 Jul 2022)

Emer Higgins: 70. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the objectives that his Department hopes to achieve through the agri-climate rural environment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38245/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments (14 Jul 2022)

Emer Higgins: 156. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of persons to date who have availed of the new grant for wigs and hairpieces under the treatment benefit scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34839/22]

Confidence in Government: Motion (12 Jul 2022)

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Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (12 Jul 2022)

Emer Higgins: 656. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if providers that want to purchase, lease or rent the creche and childcare facilities required in housing developments as part of Guidelines for Planning Authorities on Childcare Facilities under section 28 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 have access to any affordability schemes nationally or locally....