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Remediation of Dwellings Damaged By the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022: Second Stage (30 Jun 2022)

Emer Higgins: This debate, which will no doubt be well-watched by the families and individuals at the centre of the legislation, is critical. I hope the Bill brings an end to their wait for much-needed support. Last week our Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage held a special eight-hour session where we heard from industry experts, including the SCSI; the Institution of Engineers...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Ukraine War (30 Jun 2022)

Emer Higgins: 20. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her Department's plans to accommodate Ukrainian students living in Citywest, County Dublin, with school places given the existing constraints on school waiting lists in the Dublin mid-west area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34861/22]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Employment Rights (30 Jun 2022)

Emer Higgins: 101. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on the code of practice on the right to disconnect introduced on 1 April 2021; the number of cases that have since been brought to the Workplace Relations Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35149/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (30 Jun 2022)

Emer Higgins: 124. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the all-island strategic rail review; the expected timeline for completion of the review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35115/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (30 Jun 2022)

Emer Higgins: 155. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of section 254 applications that have been granted to a group (details supplied) by local authorities in the past three years; the number that have been refused; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35140/22]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (29 Jun 2022)

Emer Higgins: This morning, new parents in Lucan were informed by letter that the public health nurse service will not be providing developmental check-ups for newborns and infants. Three-month, nine- to 11-month, 21- to 24-month and 46- to 48-month check-ups are all cancelled. The reason given is that the public health nurse service is so understaffed that other areas are being prioritised. Parents in...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Tax Reliefs (29 Jun 2022)

Emer Higgins: There are six EU countries in which monthly aid, averaging €67.66, is provided to coeliacs. Following a gluten-free diet as a coeliac can be costly. In light of the rise in the cost of living and other inflation, this is an issue that we need to examine. We need to simplify and expand the current process. I am grateful to the Coeliac Society of Ireland in Clondalkin for raising...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Tax Reliefs (29 Jun 2022)

Emer Higgins: I thank the Minister of State for taking this Topical Issue debate. Despite the fact that there is no register for coeliac disease in Ireland, the condition is estimated to affect up to 75,000 people in this country. I thank the Coeliac Society of Ireland, which is based in my constituency of Dublin Mid-West, in the heart of Clondalkin. It makes a huge contribution to the data we do have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (29 Jun 2022)

Emer Higgins: 18. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the cancellation of a service (details supplied); if his attention has been further drawn to any grants or financial aid that may assist in restarting the aforementioned service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34829/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Personal Public Service Numbers (29 Jun 2022)

Emer Higgins: 110. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of PPS numbers that have been allocated to date in 2022; and the breakdown of figures by category, newborn child and so on. [34623/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (28 Jun 2022)

Emer Higgins: 169. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress that has been made to expand the availability of 24-hour bus routes in the Dublin region; the routes that are currently operating 24 hours; the routes that are planned to become 24-hour routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33624/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (28 Jun 2022)

Emer Higgins: 819. To ask the Minister for Health his Department’s response to the treatment of long-Covid symptoms; the funding that has been provided to date towards the treatment of long-Covid; and if provision will be made for future funding in the upcoming Budget. [34016/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (28 Jun 2022)

Emer Higgins: 816. To ask the Minister for Health if community pharmacists with HSE contracts will be included in the Covid-19 bonus payment for healthcare workers who worked in a clinical environment during the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34007/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Inflationary Costs in the Construction Industry: Discussion (28 Jun 2022)

Emer Higgins: I thank the witnesses for being here to share their insights. I will start with Mr. Doyle and Ms Donaghy. They summed up matters when they talked about uncertainty and how, this time one year ago, we could not have foreseen this level of uncertainty. It is encouraging that, against that backdrop, they are confident they will hit their targets for this year. I commend them and their teams...

LGBTQI+ and Equality: Statements (23 Jun 2022)

Emer Higgins: I commend the previous speaker, who is on my housing committee and with whom I work closely, on a very open and frank contribution here today. I am delighted to be speaking on this important topic today. I will start by wishing a happy Pride month to everybody and especially to all those who are preparing to celebrate this weekend. I always love attending the Pride parade in Dublin and...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (23 Jun 2022)

Emer Higgins: Yesterday some of us met four mothers from the Clondalkin Autism Parents Support Network, CAPS. They shared what can only be described as their harrowing struggles to get their children the support they need, such as diagnosis, educational supports, speech and language therapy and occupational therapy. Their view is that the State has failed them. Having listened to those stories it is...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (23 Jun 2022)

Emer Higgins: 116. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the contribution of Ireland to ensuring the safety of journalists, photographers and other members of the media. [32918/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Council of Europe (23 Jun 2022)

Emer Higgins: 126. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the priorities during Ireland’s six-month presidency of the Council of Europe. [32902/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022: Discussion (23 Jun 2022)

Emer Higgins: I thank the Chairman. I thank all of our witnesses present here today. As I did not get the opportunity to speak in the previous round although I was here, I wish also to thank all of our witnesses who were with us here this morning for sharing their own experiences. I will start by thanking Mr. Forde and all of the members of the expert group who had a very difficult task in dealing...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022: Discussion (23 Jun 2022)

Emer Higgins: Would it be in excess of three months, given that the society would be looking at including new areas?