- May 26, 2022
HPV Vaccine to be free-of-charge for all women under 25 – Higgins
All women under the age of 25 will be able to receive the HPV vaccine free-of-charge, Dublin Mid West’s government TD has said. Deputy Emer Higgins has welcomed the elimination of charges associated with the HPV vaccine for young women. Deputy Higgins said, “The decision by government to remove all cost barriers to accessing the HPV vaccine for women under 25 is very welcome news and is a really positive development for young women in the local community. “We know that the HP
- May 26, 2022
Outdoor dining and alcohol laws extended – Higgins
Dublin Mid-West’s Government TD, Deputy Emer Higgins has welcomed the extension of outdoor dining and alcohol laws as the hospitality sector enters the busy summer season. Deputy Higgins said, “Although the pandemic was hugely challenging for businesses I also think the hospitality sector was accidently revolutionised by Covid-19 restrictions in some ways – particularly in relation to outdoor dining. “For example, last December I found myself having a late-night drink outside
- May 12, 2022
Price of Taxsaver Commuter Ticket must be adjusted in line with new 90-minute-fare – Higgins
The price of the Taxsaver Commuter Ticket should be adjusted in line with new 90-minute-fare, to ensure that those commuting to and from work every day on public transport are receiving full value and tax efficiency from the scheme, a Fine Gael TD has said. Deputy Emer Higgins called on the National Transport Authority to adjust the price of the Taxsaver Commuter Ticket, now that it no longer represents the best value for money since the introduction of the new 90-minute-fare
- May 10, 2022
Investment in college education to reduce cost of student fees - Higgins
Fine Gael TD for Dublin Mid-West, Deputy Emer Higgins has welcomed 'Funding the Future’ - a landmark policy on the future of higher education which will reduce the costs of further and higher education for students and families.. Deputy Higgins said “I know that for many people in the community, the current annual registration fee of €3,000 is too costly for students and families to afford. “The cost-of-living crisis which has been exacerbated by the war in the Ukraine has be
- May 10, 2022
Dublin retail businesses should apply for new round of funding to expand online offering - Higgins
Dublin retail businesses should apply for a new round of funding to expand their online offering and presence to customers at home and abroad, a Fine Gael TD has said. Deputy Emer Higgins, TD for Dublin Mid West was speaking after Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail, Damien English this week launched a new round of the Covid-19 Online Retail Scheme worth €9.3m, to help Irish businesses to upgrade their websites and improve their competitiveness in online ret
- May 10, 2022
Community groups and organisations in South Dublin should apply for funding to upgrade facilities
Community groups and organisations in Dublin are invited to apply for a new round of funding for the upgrade and refurbishment of community centres, a Fine Gael TD has said. Deputy Emer Higgins said: “Fine Gael wants to build stronger and safer communities by making our towns, villages and parishes across South Dublin better places to live, work, run a business and raise a family. “My colleague, Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced
- May 10, 2022
€3.5M to improve homes of older people & people with a disability in South Dublin - Higgins
South Dublin County Council is set to receive increased funding to continue its work in supporting older people and people with a disability to live independently, a Fine Gael TD has said. The Housing Adaptation Grant is 80% exchequer funded through the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, with 20% funding from the relevant local authority. South Dublin County Council will receive a total of €3,571,440. Deputy Higgins said, “This is both good news for people
- May 5, 2022
Funding for local and national organisations supporting victims of crime
Funding of over €4.6m will benefit more than 60 organisations, including local groups that support victims of crime, Dublin Mid-West’s government TD has said. Deputy Emer Higgins, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Mid-West has welcomed the announcement by Minister for Justice Helen McEntee TD that funding of €4.6m has been given to over 60 organisations supporting victims of crime. “There is a growing national conversation around crime, especially sexual, domestic and gender based viol
- May 4, 2022
Information campaign needed on cryptocurrency and related scams – Higgins
An information campaign is needed to highlight the risks associated with cryptocurrency and the prevalence of investment fraud, according to Fine Gael TD and Spokesperson on Social Media and Finance Technology, Emer Higgins. Deputy Higgins said, “Almost one in five people in this country own cryptocurrency and interest in crypto assets is on the rise, especially among young people. Unfortunately, so too is investment fraud. “An Garda Síochána report that investment fraud incr
- May 4, 2022
Dublin students can apply now for enhanced student grants for the new academic year – Higgins
Fine Gael TD for Dublin Mid West, Deputy Emer Higgins, has confirmed that applications for student grants for the new academic year are now open and changes to the grants will see significant improvements for students. From September: · maintenance grants will increase by €200 · the income threshold for the standard rate of grant increase by €1,000 · the distance for the higher non-adjacent student grant will be reduced from 45km to 30km Speaking today, Deputy Hig
