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Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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Food Waste
Emer Higgins
1610. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Health to outline the efforts being made by the HSE to reduce and reuse food waste, generated by leftover meals prepared for patients, in both public and voluntary care settings. [57199/23]
Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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Health Services
Emer Higgins
1761. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Health to provide information on the current state of genetic services in Ireland, including the waiting times for genetic testing and the resources available to people living with a rare disease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1741/24]
Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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Grant Payments
Emer Higgins
1869. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development when the 2023 community centre investment fund grants will be announced. [57203/23]
Thu, 14 Dec 2023
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Road Traffic Offences
Emer Higgins
194. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will consider an awareness campaign to address the issue of lane discipline on motorways and dual carriageways, specifically pertaining to the 'keep left; pass right' rule, and the introduction of new penalty points for failing to use lanes properly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55957/23]
Thu, 14 Dec 2023
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Road Safety
Emer Higgins
195. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will consider an awareness campaign to promote the importance of walking on the right side of the road for pedestrian safety, especially in rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55958/23]
Thu, 14 Dec 2023
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Departmental Data
Emer Higgins
357. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will clarify the situation regarding the allocation of funding for the hot meals programme to a school (details supplied) in Dublin mid-west which currently receives cold meals funding. [55945/23]
Wed, 13 Dec 2023
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General Practitioner Services
Emer Higgins
216. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Health why GP card holders are required to pay for visits when renewing their driver's licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55462/23]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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An Garda Síochána
Emer Higgins
574. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Justice to clarify the Government position on the pension scheme for gardaí who enlisted post-1995, particularly regarding the requirement to register as job seekers for the supplementary pension, and the impact of part-time employment on pension entitlements; what steps are being taken to address recruitment concerns arising from these pension arrangements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55193/23]
Wed, 6 Dec 2023
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Departmental Policies
Emer Higgins
33. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Taoiseach the main policy achievements of his Department in 2023. [54072/23]
Wed, 6 Dec 2023
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Departmental Policies
Emer Higgins
37. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the main policy achievements of his Department in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54078/23]
Wed, 6 Dec 2023
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Departmental Policies
Emer Higgins
55. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Transport the main policy achievements of his Department in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54077/23]
Wed, 6 Dec 2023
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Departmental Policies
Emer Higgins
65. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the main policy achievements of his Department in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54079/23]
Wed, 6 Dec 2023
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Departmental Policies
Emer Higgins
68. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the main policy achievements of his Department in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54074/23]
Wed, 6 Dec 2023
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Departmental Policies
Emer Higgins
82. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Education the main policy achievements of her Department in 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54073/23]
Wed, 6 Dec 2023
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Departmental Policies
Emer Higgins
89. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the main policy achievements of her Department in 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54076/23]
Wed, 6 Dec 2023
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Departmental Policies
Emer Higgins
128. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Justice the main policy achievements of her Department in 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54080/23]
Wed, 6 Dec 2023
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Hospital Staff
Emer Higgins
176. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the actions being taken to address the staff shortages impacting paediatric neurology services at Crumlin Hospital, particularly regarding the reduced access to the neurology nurses' phone line, essential for epilepsy care in children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54023/23]
Wed, 6 Dec 2023
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Departmental Policies
Emer Higgins
179. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Health the main policy achievements of his Department in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54075/23]
Thu, 30 Nov 2023
oral
Driver Test
Emer Higgins
8. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has considered instructing driving tests to be completed on weekends as well as weekdays to reduce significant waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52814/23]
Thu, 30 Nov 2023
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Dublin Bus
Emer Higgins
38. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Transport his views on reports that Dublin Bus live timetables are often inaccurate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52815/23]