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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wildlife Regulations (25 Oct 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: Ireland’s next Birds Directive Article 12 report on the implementation of national provisions taken under that Directive is due to be submitted to the European Commission in 2025. The report will include information on the status of seabird species that naturally occur in this country, and will incorporate the results of my Department’s National Urban Gull Survey of 2021....

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wildlife Regulations (25 Oct 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: There are no current plans to review the Wild Birds Declaration process.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authorities (25 Oct 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: The programme to provide funding for biodiversity officer roles within local authorities is being delivered by the Heritage Council, which is funded by my Department. Arrangements have been put in place by all bodies under the aegis of my Department to facilitate the provision of information directly to members of the Oireachtas. This provides a speedy, efficient and cost-effective system to...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authorities (25 Oct 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: My role as Minister of State with responsibility for Heritage in regard to the protection and management of our architectural heritage is set out in the provisions of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended), as are the roles of local authorities and the responsibilities of owners. Part IV of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, gives primary responsibility to...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Animal Diseases (25 Oct 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: The position has not changed since the previous reply on the 12 October. No further information has been received from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (25 Oct 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: 637. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the lack of optometrists working in primary care nationwide; the action that he will take to increase the resources for these roles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53073/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (25 Oct 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: 638. To ask the Minister for Health the steps that are being taken to address the waiting list of referrals for children for appointments with community ophthalmologists; the action that he will take to decrease waiting times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53074/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (25 Oct 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: 639. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the roll-out of healthmail and the uptake throughout Ireland's health services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53075/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (25 Oct 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: 640. To ask the Minister for Health the steps that are being taken to move the HSE adult optical scheme authorisation process online; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53076/22]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (19 Oct 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: Our Department has made huge strides in working with SOS Dublin Bay on the monitoring issue. Separately, on days when there is severe rainfall, the general advice is not to swim for a few days afterwards. That is good advice. I spoke to Deputy Bacik this morning. We would be happy to provide a briefing to Deputies on progress that has been made. Significant progress has been made on...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Local Authorities (19 Oct 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: It is interesting that on a day of excessive rainfall and orange rainfall warnings, we see that many of the areas that are prone to flooding across the country are such because of bad planning. I reject outright the use of the term “interference” in respect of the OPR. The office plays a critical role in our planning system. It exists to guide and support the work of local...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Local Authorities (19 Oct 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: I thank the Deputy for his question and I also thank Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan. The Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended gives the OPR a statutory basis to carry out three main functions. One core function of the OPR is the independent assessment of all local authority and regional assembly statutory plan making processes. This includes county and city development plans,...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Animal Diseases (19 Oct 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: Due to the current presence of avian influenza in Ireland and wider western Europe, in the event of unexplained death/illness of high risk waterbirds, before handling any sick, injured or dead birds, NPWS must first contact the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, to ensure avian influenza is ruled out. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has responsibility for avian...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: National Parks and Wildlife Service (18 Oct 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: All farmers are encouraged to make applications for the NPWS Farm Plan Scheme. However, as with any scheme, numbers will be limited and it is not possible to guarantee every applicant will be accepted. Applications from farmers with designated lands, including Special Areas of Conservation, Special Protection Areas and Natural Heritage Areas, are prioritised for consideration. It is my...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Electoral Process (18 Oct 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: The provisions in Parts 4 and 5 of the Electoral Reform Act 2022 were formally notified in draft form to the European Commission in accordance with the requirements of Directive (EU) 2015/1535 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 September 2015 laying down a procedure for the provision of information in the field of technical regulations and of rules on Information Society...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wildlife Regulations (18 Oct 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: I will arrange for my officials to provide the briefing note given to me in respect of the 2022-2023 General State-wide Wild Birds Declaration that I signed on 6 July 2022.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Animal Diseases (18 Oct 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 353 to 355, inclusive, together. The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is not the lead organisation in relation to matters raised. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has responsibly for avian influenza testing in Ireland and the NPWS will always contact them when it becomes aware of such issues. The situation is being...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Rail Network (13 Oct 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: As this is a live planning case, I am precluded from comment thereon.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Flood Risk Management (13 Oct 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: My Department continues to liaise with the Office of Public Works, as appropriate, in relation to this matter. The question of legislative change does not arise in this context.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: State Bodies (12 Oct 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: I thank Senator Boyhan for his comments on the necessity of An Bord Pleanála. He and I interact regularly on the issue of public participation in our planning system. He feels it is vitally important that we have a robust planning system in which members of the public can have confidence and in which they have a right to participate on the basis of parity. I commend the Senator on...