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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Turf Cutting (30 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: The Cessation of Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme (CTCCS) was established in 2011 for domestic turf cutters affected by the cessation of turf cutting on designated raised bogs. It comprises a payment of €1,500 per annum, index-linked, for 15 years, or relocation, where feasible, to a non-designated bog. The index-linked rate of compensation for 2024 is €1,839. One of the...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Heritage Projects (30 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 428 and 430 together. The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) of my Department is aware of the strategy document published in 2006 by several councils in relation to the creation of a Liffey Valley Park. The Steering Group for this strategy involved the OPW, Fingal County Council, Dublin City Council, Kildare County Council and South Dublin County...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: National Parks and Wildlife Service (25 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) of my Department does not apply for, or receive, such payments from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Funding (23 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: The table below sets out the information sought, broken down by local authority/public body and includes the total number of applications received for the Community Monuments Fund for 2024, by county, along with details of the amounts awarded. In relation to the question on the appeals process and urgent works the National Monuments Service can provide feedback to Local Authorities on...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wastewater Treatment (23 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: The European Commission issued a letter of formal notice to the Irish Government on the 7 February 2024. The Commission considers that Ireland has failed to fully comply with the obligations set out in the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (Directive 91/271/EEC) in 11 urban areas. Having consulted with the Attorney General’s Office, my Department responded to the Commission on...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: National Parks and Wildlife Service (23 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) of my Department highly appreciates the beneficial working relationships it has with individuals who provide valuable services to the NPWS. The work of these individuals helps the NPWS to manage the extensive lands under its remit and is viewed as being important to the ongoing good governance of this important public resource. While I am not in...

Citizens' Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Motion (18 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: I will try to touch on some of the points raised. I really appreciate the contributions of all the Deputies this afternoon. I agree with Deputy Connolly. Unfortunately, we did not have enough time to debate the issue. For National Biodiversity Day perhaps the Business Committee could look at having a broader debate on these issues. In this term of the Dáil, it is encouraging that we...

Citizens' Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Motion (18 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: I am very grateful for the opportunity to speak today. I take this opportunity to formally welcome the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Change report on the examination of the recommendations of the Citizens’ Assembly on Biodiversity Loss. I express my thanks to members of the committee, who worked collaboratively and very diligently to produce the report in a...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Coastal Erosion (18 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: The scoping report on national coastal change management was approved by Government on 26 October last year. The strategy set out in this scoping report involves an integrated whole-of-government approach, with actions across many sectors. My Department will play a key role in co-ordinating and driving this essential work programme. The OPW has been designated as the national lead...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Medical Cards (18 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: I will not be disingenuous and read the script in closing because the Deputy is well aware of the response. The issue he is raising is a much broader issue in terms of the reality of living on the islands in this day and age. It is a broader issue for Government and future governments to consider in respect of the economic, financial and other supports that can be put in place to ensure...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Coastal Erosion (18 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: The Deputy raises a matter that is of extreme concern to us all, and should be. She is correct that it is not only down to climate change or sea level rise that this is happening now, but this certainly is being exacerbated by it. In many parts of the world, retreat and abandonment are becoming part of climate adaptation strategy. It is something that is with us and something we have to...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs (18 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: Regarding De La Salle College in Dundalk, my understanding is that, last October, five students were accepted into its ASD unit for the semester starting in September 2023. However, on 26 March of this year, the school called to state it could no longer offer a place to any of the students. The reason given to parents was that the Department of Education was not providing the promised...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Medical Cards (18 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: Ba mhaith liom buíochas a ghabháil leis an Teachta as ucht an cheist seo a cur. Eligibility for a medical card is primarily based on a financial assessment, which is conducted by the HSE in accordance with the Health Act 1970. The HSE assesses each medical card application on a qualifying financial threshold. This is the amount of money that an individual can earn per week and...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs (18 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: I thank the Deputies for the questions and for giving me an opportunity to outline how the Department of Education and the National Council for Special Education continue to support children with special educational needs. Enabling students with additional needs to receive an education appropriate to their needs is an ongoing priority for the Government. It is a priority to ensure all...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (18 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: I will now address amendments Nos. 954 to 956, inclusive, which have been jointly tabled by Deputies Cian O'Callaghan, Ó Broin, Gould, Ó Snodaigh, Boyd Barrett, Bríd Smith and Gino Kenny. These amendments seek to remove sections 250 to 274, inclusive, covering all the proposed process, parameter and cost reforms relating to planning judicial review and proposing instead to...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (18 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: If I miss some of the questions, the Deputies might remind me of them. Regarding Deputy Ó Broin’s question about fewer judicial reviews, that is not anticipated, nor does the Bill try to have fewer judicial reviews. There would be quicker processing of reviews and certainty about costs. It is not the intention to try to stop people from taking JRs. This is about speeding up...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (18 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: I cannot respond on that matter, as I was not aware of it. These recommendations came from PLS and engagement with this committee.