- Jan 17
Close call – Beware of fraudulent HSE ‘close contact’ scam text
Beware of fraudulent ‘close contact’ scam purporting to be from the HSE, warns Fine Gael TD 14th January 2023 There has been a rise in fraud and phishing scams from people posing as major state organisations, with the latest being a fraudulent close contact notification falsely claiming to be from the HSE, a Fine Gael TD has reported. Fine Gael TD for Dublin Mid West, Emer Higgins said: “There is a lot of cold, flu and covid circulating this winter season and fraudsters are p
- Jan 10
Organisations working with victims of crime to receive additional funding – Emer Higgins
More funding for organisations working with victims of crime will ensure that anyone who suffers as a result of crime will receive every assistance available to them, a Fine Gael TD said. Deputy Emer Higgins was speaking with regard to a funding announcement, totalling €5.25m for more than 65 organisations to work with victims of crime. “The work of organisations in Dublin , and all across the country that help victims of crime is outstanding. They provide support, informatio
- Jan 10
January tax changes mean more money back in your pocket - Higgins
Income tax changes announced in Budget 2023 come into effect from January 1st and will put more money back in people’s pockets to help them to better deal with the cost of living crisis, according to local Fine Gael T.D Emer Higgins. “In September, Ministers Donohoe and McGrath announced a personal income tax package worth more than €1.1 billion as part of Budget 2023 and people will see the impact in their wages from January,” Deputy Emer Higgins said. “The aim of the packag
- Jan 10
New period poverty campaign needed to encourage local authorities to spread awareness – Higgins
29th December 2022 - Emer Higgins, TD A new campaign on period poverty aimed at local authorities is much needed to spread awareness, a Fine Gael TD has said. Dublin Mid-West TD, Deputy Emer Higgins, is calling for a fresh call to action and the creation of a campaign, similar to ones seen earlier this year. Deputy Higgins said: “It’s time for an innovative campaign to inform local authorities on how to be proactive when it comes to period poverty. A number of local authoriti
- Jan 10
No laughing matter – time to ban laughing gas – Higgins
3rd December 2022 - Emer Higgins, TD Ireland should follow the example of the Netherlands and ban laughing gas for recreational use, a Fine Gael TD has said. Fine Gael TD for Dublin Mid West, Deputy Emer Higgins, has voiced her support for a ban on laughing gas, also known as nitrous oxide. Deputy Higgins said, “From January 2023 in the Netherlands, the sale, import, or possession of laughing gas will be banned with a couple of exceptions such as food production or legitimate
- Jan 10
Male-only boards in decline as Ireland marks Equal Pay Day 2022 – Higgins
21st November 2022 - Emer Higgins, TD Gender balance in Irish boardrooms continues to grow as the number of male-only boards declines, a Fine Gael TD has said. Fine Gael TD for Dublin Mid West, Deputy Emer Higgins, has welcomed progress shown in the fifth annual report from the Balance for Better Business Review Group, which found the number of male-only boards on listed companies in Ireland has reduced from five in 2021 to three in 2022. The report launched coincides with Eq
- Jan 10
258 scrambler bikes seized in the last two years – Higgins
16th November 2022 - Emer Higgins, TD Efforts to crack down on the antisocial use of scramblers has led to the seizure of 258 scrambler bikes in the last two years, a Fine Gael TD has said. Deputy Emer Higgins, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Mid West, has welcomed the seizures and is calling on parents to heed the Road Safety Authority’s recent advice that scramblers are not an appropriate Christmas present for children. Deputy Higgins said, “Scramblers present a real danger to user
- Jan 10
Enhanced age verification process needed for all social media platforms – Higgins
Social media platform Instagram has introduced a new age verification tool that will help protect children from inappropriate and harmful content, a Fine Gael TD has said. Deputy Emer Higgins, Dublin Mid West TD and Fine Gael Spokesperson on social media, praised the platform’s decision to improve technology to help verify the age of users. Deputy Higgins said, “This major safety update has been long awaited by those of us campaigning for online safety. Starting this week, an
