Alice Mary Higgins
Alice Mary Higgins is an independent senator known for her advocacy on social issues and inclusivity. She recently emphasized the need for the Seanad to be given the necessary space to operate without legislative restrictions, highlighting her commitment to democratic processes.
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Independent Senator Alice Mary Higgins questioned the impartiality of the deputy chairwoman regarding the timing of the votes.
Seanad suspended in row over extended vote deadline to enable Coalition Senators reach chamber – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-12-04
Independent Senator Alice-Mary Higgins previously raised the delays in their evacuation in July, saying the students were left 'trapped in Gaza.'
More than 50 Palestinian students due to arrive in Ireland following campaign – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-28
Alice-Mary Higgins is an Independent Senator who spoke out in support of Gazan students at the protest.
Protesters demand action to ensure entry to Ireland for Palestinian students – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-19
Senator Alice Mary Higgins said Ireland was elected to the UN Security Council due to its huge credibility on peace and neutrality.
Government warned changes to triple-lock system will be fought – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-10
Alice-Mary Higgins is one of the senators who joined forces with the independent group.
Never mind the new pope, who’s going to replace Liveline’s spiritual leader, Joe Duffy? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-10
Independent Senator Alice Mary Higgins highlighted the horrifying implications of allowing weapons to pass through Ireland.
Concerns raised about implementing Bill to ban aircraft transiting weapons to Israel – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-03
Senator Alice-Mary Higgins is bringing forward a Bill to prevent the transfer of munitions of war to Israel through Ireland.
Weapons flights exemptions have increased almost 70% in a decade – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-01Senator Alice-Mary Higgins will bring forward a Bill that seeks to ensure that munitions of war are not being transferred to Israel through Ireland.
Weapons flights over Ireland have increased almost 70% in a decade – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-01Senator Alice Mary Higgins proposed a bill to restrict the transit of weapons of war to Israel.
Plans to inspect aircraft suspected of carrying weapons to Israel in doubt – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-14
Independent senator Alice Mary Higgins appealed for the Seanad to be 'given space', with no guillotines on legislation.
New senators set out stalls as Mark Daly of FF elected unopposed as Cathaoirleach – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-12
