Great privilege to represent Ireland at the opening day of the United Nations 70th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW).

For further information see here: Emer Higgins TD

#CSW70

Disabled people and families face extra costs every day and we want to support them better with that.That’s why the Government has launched a public consultation to help shape a new Cost of Disability Support Payment.

For more information see here: Emer Higgins TD

Pensioners, carers, lone parents and people with disabilities will soon receive a Christmas Bonus payment. The full list of qualifying payments for the Christmas Bonus is available on our website here.

Tuesday 18th November 2025, I was truly honoured to be appointed as Ministerof state with special responsability for Disability, attending cabinet.

This is a responsibility I take on with deep respect and a strong commitment to listening, learning, and working alongside people with disabilities, their families, carers, advocates, and the wider sector.

Lucan Special Olympics marked a major milestone this weekend as athletes, families, volunteers, and friends came together at the Lucan Spa Hotel to celebrate the club’s 20th anniversary.

Today I had the privilage of signing the 34th Dáil Éireann Members Roll. It's been an absolute honour to be re-elected as a TD to serve my community. A huge thank you, again, to my incredible campaign team and to everyone who put their trust in me in the ballot box.
Thank you to my incredible campaign team and to every single person that put a 1 or a 2 next to my name on their ballot paper 🗳 I promise to hard work and deliver for you!
Incredibly proud to be re-elected by the people of Dublin Mid West! Thank you to each and every one of you for your continued support. We’ve made so much progress together but here’s to making more in the 34th Dáil. #GE24