Alice-Mary Higgins

Recognition of the LPG and Bio LPG in decarbonising rural homes and business, in the context of a just transition

Support the points raised in our consultation in their own response to the consultation

A more thorough public consultation on NRRP and publication of associated environmental assessments of measures::Understanding of concerns relating to the lack of public participation in Irish process, concerns on Aarhus Compliance concerns and wider EU Directive implications

To get advice, encourage issue to be raised and supported within parties, and identify and secure next steps in implementing Citizens Assembly recommendations.

Attain details of the JOCCA work plan and remit and promote understanding of negative impact of lack of accessibility for public on the committee's documents laid database & lack of search function on Iris Oifigúil.

Sought to improve compliance of legislation with Aarhus Convention and EU environmental law, and encourage the Senator's engagement on the matter.

Understanding of concerns re marine protections and the bill::Clarifications sought on particulars of the bill::Amendments proposed re: greater protections for marine biodiversity::Understanding of concerns on constitutional considerations in the bill, fisheries concerns, UNCLOS…

Highlight ICCL's potision on the Health and Criminal Justice (Covid-19) (Amendment) Bill 2021 as it passed through the Seanad.::Seek information on the plans to renew emergency Covd-19 legislation::Call to Fix statutory review and appeal mechanisms in mandatory hotel quarantine…

Understanding of environmental concerns over potential initiatives

Promote Oireachtas engagement with concerns expressed by President Higgins on the Oireachtas process and the impact on Oireachtas scrutiny and Consitutional role and rights of both houses of the Oireachtas in law making

Understanding PCI legislation and the significance of how changes are made to it and value of expert evidence on this. Also how it relates to Shannon LNG

To share ACE Ireland's beverage carton sorting trial report and highlight the ACE Ireland response to the DRS consultation.

Seek to input ICCL's position on the general scheme of the Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill 2021

Understanding of concerns around observance of Standing Orders and clarification on protocols and orders sought in various Joint Oireachtas Committee decisions on the National Marine Planning Framework

Understanding of significance of legislative changes for power on IROPI Article 6(4) Habitats Directive decisions::Understanding of the intersection of legal test and scientific and ecological certainty standards required at the different stages of EU Habitats Directive Art 6(3)…