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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.
Snapchat parental controls needed – Higgins
Extending Snapchat’s parental control features to Irish users will offer parents and children added protection online, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Zero VAT on HRT will improve equality of access for women – Higgins
The removal of VAT from Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) will help improve equality of access to the much-needed products for women across the country, a Fine Gael TD has said.
The extension of the Help To Buy Scheme gives certainty to first-time buyers- Higgins and Cummins
The extension of the Help To Buy Scheme by two years is positive and will give certainty to first-time buyers, according to Fine Gael Senator John Cummins and Deputy Emer Higgins.
Zero VAT on HRT would improve equality of access for women – Higgins
Removing VAT from Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) would help to improve equality of access to the much-needed products for women across the country, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Campaign needed to boost take-up of grant aiming to help people suffering hair loss due to chemotherapy or alopecia – Higgins
An awareness campaign is needed to boost take-up of a new grant scheme designed to help people suffering from hair loss, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Another step closer to achieving gender balance on Irish corporate boards – Higgins
Ireland has moved another step closer to achieving better gender representation on our corporate boards, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Sinn Féin like a wild weathervane on cost of living – Higgins
Sinn Féin’s uncosted proposals would leave middle income earners worse off, Fine Gael TD Emer Higgins has said.
Be aware of tell-tale signs of online scams when it comes to booking accommodation – Higgins
People should be aware of the tell-tale signs of online scams when it comes to booking holiday accommodation this summer, according to Fine Gael TD Emer Higgins.
European deal gives momentum to Irish campaign for gender equality on boards – Higgins
Deputy Higgins said, “Achieving gender equality in the boardroom is a major ambition of mine, which is why I introduced the Corporate Governance (Gender Balance) Bill last year, to start working towards a quota of at least 40% women on our corporate boards in Ireland.