Emer Higgins, TD

Local authorities must act fast to put practical solutions in place to facilitate safe socialising as we prepare for an outdoor summer, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Social media companies must commit to combatting online abuse and removing repeat offenders, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Restart payments of up to €10,000 for two weeks will aid businesses with their reopening costs, while an expansion of the National Hairdressing Apprenticeship will help salons take on new workers after a very difficult year for the industry, a Fine Gael TD has said.

As the summer approaches Dublin Bus should return to a full service to ensure the safety of staff and passengers, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Mid-West Emer Higgins has said. 

Work is beginning on the first public-private housing project of its kind in Ireland despite strong opposition from Sinn Féin, a Fine Gael TD has said.

New anti-ticket touting legislation will put an end to the price gouging of fans , a Fine Gael TD has said. Deputy Emer Higgins was speaking after the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar T.D. today (Tuesday) received Government approval to publish legislation which will ban ticket touting and the reselling of tickets above face value for large events.

Local Authorities in Dublin should follow the example of Limerick and Galway and waive licence fees for outdoor dining and street events, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Addressing the backlog of public health visits and routine health screenings for babies in their first year needs to be prioritised, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Online data breaches have long term impacts and the potential to cause security concerns for the public service and wider society, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Ireland should offer paid leave to all couples who suffer early pregnancy loss, a Fine Gael TD has said.