Senator Alice-Mary Higgins speaking on the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes Bill

16 October 2020

In the Seanad, Senator Higgins spoke at length at Committee Stage against the most harmful provisions contained in this Bill. She argued that it undermines the ability of adoptees and surviviors of institutional abuse to access justice.

Specifically at this point of the debate the Senator urged the Minister and other Senators to ensure that the rights of the individual to have their experiences acknowledged is essential if there is to be any form of justice for adoptees and survivors.

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Winter Newsletter December 2022

24 November 2022

Dear Friends,

This newsletter comes at a time when people in Ireland and across the world are navigating many interconnected challenges.In Ireland, the increases in cost of living have deepened existing inequalities in our society and highlighted underinvestment in public housing and public services.

Globally, conflict has layered further difficulties on top of an accelerating climate crisis. Following four years of drought, the Horn of Africa is facing a devastating famine. This is not just a tragedy, it is an injustice. Africa as a continent produces less than 4% of global carbon emissions, yet billions there are now at risk from the rise in global temperatures.

Senator Higgins welcomes the historic passage of legislation providing abortion access in Ireland

14 December 2018

"We are closer to being a republic that not only respects and trusts women but one which women can trust and which they know they can shape."

On the eve of the centenary of the first women's suffrage in Ireland, the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018 passed through all stages of the Oireachtas.

Senator Higgins welcomes report on Gender Budgeting

8 June 2018

Senator Higgins welcomes the launch of the Report on Gender Budgeting from the Committee on Budgetary Oversight. The report contains several important recommendations including that the annual budget statement should be accompanied by an equality budget statement - something which Senator Higgins has long called for.