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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Dereliction and Vacancy: Discussion (15 Jun 2023)

Emer Higgins: ...14,500 vacant and derelict homes in the greater Dublin area. We know that there is a massive need for new homes in the Dublin area. We know that there is a massive number of homes that could be tapped into and unlocked. It would be great to hear from people who work in that area as to how they are going to achieve that, based on the targets set by the Department.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Disabled People's Organisations and the Implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (1 Jun 2023)

Emer Higgins: ...as a State, focus more on this area, as we need to because it is the right thing to do, the unintended consequence, unfortunately, is that it puts more pressure on the DPOs. We want to consult and tap into that lived experience and use it to shape the State's policies and services but, as Mr. O'Dea has said, people cannot consult for free. I hear that loud and clear and will take that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Planning and Development Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Feb 2023)

Emer Higgins: ...being here with us today. It is disappointing to hear the Irish Planning Institute's disappointment in not being involved thus far in the Bill so it is great to have the opportunity to be able to tap into the institute's knowledge and expertise in the industry and we will be reflecting that in our own report. The IPI has spoken about two years not being sufficient for the development...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Issues Surrounding Water Quality and Supply: Discussion (4 Oct 2022)

Emer Higgins: .... I welcome all that investment. My first question is on water quality, although not really on the minimum quality standards. I accept we need to ensure the water that comes out of everybody's taps is safe to drink. That is a requirement but we should be aiming for a higher bar than that and to deliver high-quality water that tastes good to encourage people, in particular children,...

Payment of Wages (Amendment) (Tips and Gratuities) Bill 2022 [Seanad]: Second Stage (7 Jul 2022)

Emer Higgins: ...the Bill stands up for those workers who serve people as well as those working in kitchens. We used to hear the phrase "Cash is king" a lot, but not so much anymore. Today, we are living in a "tap world" where everything can be paid for at the tap of a card, phone or even watch. For today's young people, virtual cash is king and that is why the Bill is so important. It will ensure...

Electricity Costs (Domestic Electricity Accounts) Emergency Measures Bill 2022: Second Stage (3 Feb 2022)

Emer Higgins: .... It would mean creating sustainable, affordable energy streams. In Ireland, we have one of the world’s strongest wave capacities and steady winds, which give us a unique resource, but this resource is not tapped into sufficiently. That is why I really welcomed the Maritime Area Planning Bill both on Committee Stage and when it was before the Dáil last month. The Bill...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Research and Development (21 Jul 2020)

Emer Higgins: ...are in, the research and development and production facilities they have and the experience, skills and qualifications their technical persons have in order to enable a university or researcher to tap into industry facilities and expertise to build on their initial laboratory-based research; her views on linking joining the register and keeping records up to date with the research and...