Emer Higgins

Emer Higgins

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 1052

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Most Recent Title
Minister of State
Most Recent Public Body
Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
First Seen
18 October 2015
Last Seen
10 February 2026

Observed Titles

CouncillorMinister of StateTD

Observed Public Bodies

Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and YouthDepartment of Enterprise, Trade and EmploymentDepartment of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and ReformDepartment of Social ProtectionDáil Éireann, the OireachtasSouth Dublin County Council
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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 106)

Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: To seek additional funding, supports and provisions for businesses, including Budget measures, competitiveness initiatives, AI adoption, Grow Digital Voucher reform, and related public funding.

Details: Funding and supports for digital businesses.

Methods
Multiple email communications regarding proposals, seeking support and requesting meetings to discuss items for inclusion in Budget 2026 relating to competitiveness initiatives, AI adoption, Grow Digital Voucher reform, and related public funding for businesses. - EmailVarious meetings with officials to discuss proposals and to seek support for Digital Business Ireland's pre-budget submission, and supports for innovation, education, digital upskilling, and regulatory guidance for businesses. - Meeting

Intent: Awareness for funding for people with disabilities.

Details: St Michael's House Lobbying

Methods
20th May 2025. CEO invited Minister James Brown to visit St Michael's House - Letter30 June 2025. Letter from CEO to list of TD's Ministers advocating for Disability Services in Budget 2026. - Letter31st July 2025. CEO and Director of Access, Integration & Adult Services met with Minister Chambers to discuss funding and budgetary concerns for St Michael's House and disability services. - Meeting

Intent: Welcoming TD's to visit St Michael's House or have Teams meeting to discuss the challenges within the disability sector and potential solutions. It is a fantastic opportunity to work together to create positive change for individuals with disabilities and their families and carers.

Details: Invitation to TD's to visit St Michael's House (December 2024)

Methods
Letters sent to all current TD's in December 2024. Letter included manifesto produced by National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers. - Letter