- Sep 13, 2022
Increasing inheritance tax would be an attack on working families -Families
Dublin Mid West’s Fine Gael TD has said she is completely against a proposal by the Commission on Taxation and Welfare to increase inheritance tax. Following reports that the Commission is set to recommend the tax-free threshold for inheritance tax should be lowered in future years, Deputy Emer Higgins has voiced her opposition to such a move, saying it would be completely unfair on all families. “I think the proposal to increase inheritance tax is utterly appalling. I know t
- Sep 13, 2022
Frustrations over continued delay in delivering full W6 bus service – Higgins
Deputy Emer Higgins, TD for Dublin Mid West has expressed her frustrations on behalf of the local community at the continued delay in delivering a full bus service for the much needed W6 route. Deputy Higgins said: “I am extremely disappointed to learn that the planned and much anticipated W6 route has been further delayed and will now be split into two separate bus routes, the W61 and the W62, before the two routes are eventually linked. “This means that the route will initi
- Sep 13, 2022
Over 50% of parents are unaware of State supports under the National Childcare Scheme
Parents are urged to avail of supports available to them under the National Childcare Scheme, including new supports introduced in recent days, a Fine Gael TD has said. Deputy Emer Higgins, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Mid West was speaking following the extension of universal subsidies under the National Childcare Scheme to all children under 15 using registered childcare, with up to 40,000 estimated to benefit by up to €1,170 per annum. Deputy Higgins said: “Childcare is a massi
- Sep 13, 2022
New wetlands to improve biodiversity in Griffeen Valley Park
New wetlands have been constructed in Lucan’s Griffeen Valley Park to improve the biodiversity of the local ecosystem, Dublin Mid West’s Government TD has said. The wetlands are part of the Council’s Action on Climate Change plan and will provide a new eco-system that will attract new wildlife to the area and allow flora and fauna to flourish. Local TD, Emer Higgins, who is pictured at one of the two locations, has warmly welcomed the initiative. “It’s great to see the new we
- Sep 13, 2022
Residents prepare to move into 118 new cost rental homes at Kilcarbery and Parklands
118 new cost rental homes at Kilcarbery and Parklands are now being allocated to families as they prepare to move into their new long-term, secure rental homes, Dublin Mid-Wests Fine Gael TD has said. Speaking ahead of the official launch of the new cost rental homes in Kilcarbery and Parklands, Deputy Higgins welcomed this progress being made in improving rental supply in the area. “For young people and families looking for a place to rent, finding somewhere that is both aff
- Sep 13, 2022
Campaign needed to boost take-up of grant aiming to help people suffering hair loss
An awareness campaign is needed to boost take-up of a new grant scheme designed to help people suffering from hair loss, Dublin Mid West’s Fine Gael TD has said. Deputy Emer Higgins, has established that 183 people have so far availed of the €500 grant towards the cost of a wig or a hairpiece due to hair loss as a direct result of illness such as alopecia or chemotherapy cancer treatment. Deputy Higgins said, “After campaigning for the introduction of this grant, I am keeping
- Sep 13, 2022
India Day 2022 celebrations
The Federation of Indian Communities in Ireland (FICI) has announced that the India Day Festival (76th Indian Independence Day & 75 years of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav) celebration in Ireland will take place on Sunday 21st August 2022 from 12:10 PM to 5:00 PM at Merrion Square Park, Dublin 2. The event will be a free, open & outdoor event demonstrating a flavour of Indian diversity and cultural integration including a series of activities like Music, Dance, Talent show, Food and
- Sep 13, 2022
New Croí Cónaithe fund to help refurbish vacant properties & increase home ownership
A new Government fund called Croí Cónaithe will support bringing vacant and underused buildings in Dublin towns and villages back into residential use, a local Fine Gael TD has said. Deputy Emer Higgins said, “A new €50 million Croí Cónaithe (Towns) Fund was announced by the government today (Thursday). This funding will be crucial to bringing vacant and underused buildings in Dublin towns and villages back into residential use. “Fine Gael is working to create stronger safer
- Sep 13, 2022
€59m Saggart Reservoir project to provide greater security to Dublin water supply
Irish Water are in the middle of construction for their new €59m, 100 million litre Saggart Reservoir which will provide a more secure water supply for homes and businesses in the greater Dublin area, Dublin Mid-West’s government TD has said. Deputy Emer Higgins, visited the Saggart Reservoir site to get an update on how construction on the project is progressing. Deputy Higgins said: “It was great to visit the site and see how things are progressing on what is such a massive
