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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Feb 2024)

Alice-Mary Higgins: The same problem of ignoring human rights while there is business as usual is related to another occupied territory. I am referring to Western Sahara, where they have been told-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Feb 2024)

Alice-Mary Higgins: Western Sahara has been occupied by Morocco but we are continuing with business as usual. I am imploring for action to be taken.

Seanad: Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)

Alice-Mary Higgins: I thank the Minister of State for indicating he is interested in coming back on Report Stage with regard to these areas. As we have discussed with the Minister of State directly, as well as in the Chamber, I believe it is vital the Bill does not leave the Chamber without some area of the environment, biodiversity and the SDGs being recognised. In that context I will withdraw a number of...

Seanad: Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)

Alice-Mary Higgins: ---that we get something solid into the Bill and not just the thought. I thank the Minister of State for his engagement on that matter.

Seanad: Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)

Alice-Mary Higgins: I move amendment No. 78: In page 28, to delete lines 32 to 35 and substitute the following: “of the Limerick City and County Development Plan, the Limerick-Shannon metropolitan area strategic plan, the National Development Plan and the National Planning Framework in relation to the provision of transport infrastructure and services in Limerick, and”.

Seanad: Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)

Alice-Mary Higgins: I move amendment No. 79: In page 28, between lines 37 and 38, to insert the following: “(5) In carrying out functions under subsection (4), the transport sub-group shall act in a manner consistent with— (a) achievement of obligations under the Paris Agreement, (b) achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 11 on sustainable cities...

Seanad: Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)

Alice-Mary Higgins: I move amendment No. 80: In page 28, between lines 37 and 38, to insert the following: “(5) A report prepared under subsection (4) shall outline the manner in which the transport sub-group have performed their functions in a manner which advances climate action and biodiversity protection and enhancement goals, both with regard to national and international obligations.”.

Seanad: Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)

Alice-Mary Higgins: I move amendment No. 81: . In page 29, between lines 6 and 7, to insert the following: “European Union funding 35.For the avoidance of doubt, the Mayor may apply on behalf of Limerick City and County Council for European Union funding or grants in order to further or initiate projects or policies within Limerick City and County.”. Amendment No. 81 seeks to insert a new...

Seanad: Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)

Alice-Mary Higgins: In light of the fact that the Minister of State has indicated that it does seem to be the case, both directly and through the regional assembly, that there will be that capacity, I will withdraw the amendment. I think it is very useful to have such clarification on the record.

Seanad: Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)

Alice-Mary Higgins: I move amendment No. 82: In page 29, between lines 6 and 7, to insert the following: Co-operation agreements 35.(1) The Mayor may, with the permission of the elected council, enter into co-operation agreements with other cities or municipalities both in the European Union and the wider world in order to advance diplomatic, cultural, environmental, social and economic relationships. (2)...

Seanad: Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)

Alice-Mary Higgins: The piece that is a little bit different is just clarifying the role of the mayor in that. Of course, as an elected councillor they can come forward with these proposals. I did not want to remove that function of the elected council. However, I do want whatever candidates there are for mayor of Limerick - it is not going to be me - to be able to go out and talk to the people of Limerick...

Seanad: Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)

Alice-Mary Higgins: In light of the indications that there is no obstacle to co-operation agreements, I am happy to withdraw the amendment.

Seanad: Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)

Alice-Mary Higgins: I move amendment No. 83: In page 29, between lines 6 and 7, to insert the following: "United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 35.In performing functions under this Act or any other enactment, the Mayor shall act in a manner consistent with achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, in particular Goal 11 on sustainable cities and communities.". We have...

Seanad: Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)

Alice-Mary Higgins: In light of that, I am happy to withdraw the amendment.

Seanad: Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)

Alice-Mary Higgins: I move amendments No. 84: In page 29, between lines 6 and 7, to insert the following: "United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 35.In performing functions under this Act or any other enactment, the Mayor shall act in a manner consistent with the full implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.". Amendment No. 84...

Seanad: Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)

Alice-Mary Higgins: I will withdraw it but reserve the right to reintroduce it or something similar on Report Stage. I thank the Minister of State for his engagement.

Seanad: Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)

Alice-Mary Higgins: I wish to very briefly say that I support this amendment. It is a very important area. It is exactly the kind of area in which we would like to see mayoral leadership. It is the kind of thing that people can run on, namely, is a vision for regeneration. That is why it is unfortunate that one of the many powers which, under the Schedule, do not lie with the mayor but, rather, sit with the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Engagement with the Central Bank of Ireland (14 Feb 2024)

Alice-Mary Higgins: Thank you very much Chair. I thank Mr. Makhlouf for the presentation. I am going to focus on the issue of sustainability. I am aware of the sustainable investment charter that the bank produced in 2022. Within that charter there are three areas of focus in the context of sustainable investment, the first of which is the integration of environmental, social and governance, ESG, criteria...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Engagement with the Central Bank of Ireland (14 Feb 2024)

Alice-Mary Higgins: I am sorry to interrupt. I am very interested in this area and would happily spend the next hour discussing each detail of the climate crisis but I disciplined myself to focus on the area of exclusions rather than on the area of other investments because I am conscious that other members of the committee will want to come in. Perhaps our guests could focus their replies on the question of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Engagement with the Central Bank of Ireland (14 Feb 2024)

Alice-Mary Higgins: And the charter, of course-----

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