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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Turf Cutting (21 Jan 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: Ireland, like all EU Member States, is bound by the requirements of the Habitats Directive and the Birds Directive. These Directives aim to ensure the protection of habitats and species which have been selected for conservation within special areas of conservation and special protection areas. Ireland's approach is to recognise the traditional right to cut turf for domestic purposes, while...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Heritage Sites (21 Jan 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: In 1858, the first successful transatlantic cable was laid between Knightstown, Valentia Island, Co. Kerry, and Heart’s Content in Newfoundland, Canada. Transatlantic communications were operated from the Telegraph Field between 1865 and 1868. Operations were conducted initially from the Wooden Building until the Anglo-American Cable House replaced it between 1866 and 1868. Thereafter,...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme (21 Jan 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: The cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme was established in 2011 for active domestic turf cutters arising from the cessation of turf cutting on raised bog special areas of conservation and was extended in 2014 to include raised bog natural heritage areas. This scheme is applicable to turf cutters who have been affected by the designation of raised bogs as special areas of...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Special Areas of Conservation (21 Jan 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: I am acutely aware of the difficulties being faced by householders in the local area with respect to the threat of flooding at Lough Funshinagh. Policy and its implementation concerning flood risk management is primarily the responsibility of the Office of Public Works and the local authority and I understand that they have considered the options available. In the context of the designation...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Heritage Sites (21 Jan 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 148 and 149 together. My role with regard to the protection and management of our archaeological and architectural heritage is set out in the provisions of relevant legislation, including the Planning Acts and the National Monuments Acts, as are the roles of local authorities and the responsibilities of owners. As Minister, I am the owner or guardian under the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (21 Jan 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: 431. To ask the Minister for Health the position of carers of children with type 1 diabetes on the list of those to be vaccinated (details supplied); if he will protect this vulnerable group by ensuring that their carers are prioritised on the vaccination list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3314/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Conversation Issues (20 Jan 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: I am advised that a decision will issue in this case imminently.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Postal Voting (20 Jan 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: Postal voting is provided for in electoral law in respect of a number of categories of electors, including: - Irish diplomats serving abroad and their spouses/civil partners, - whole-time members of the Defence Forces, - members of An Garda Síochána, - electors living at home who are unable to vote because of a physical illness or a physical disability, - certain election staff...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Electoral Process (20 Jan 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: The Programme for Government - Our Shared Future contains a broad range of electoral reforms including a commitment to establish an independent, statutory Electoral Commission by the end of 2021. The Programme also contains a specific commitment to "Examine the Scottish experience of reducing the voting age to 17, in order to draw conclusions" within the lifetime of the current Dáil....

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Electoral Process (20 Jan 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: Under Part II of the Electoral Act 1992, every person is entitled to be entered on the register of electors if that person: - has reached the age of 18 years, and - is ordinarily resident in a constituency in the State. Subject to the age and residency requirements, a registered elector’s citizenship then determines the polls at which he or she is entitled to vote. Irish citizens...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wildlife Protection (20 Jan 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: It is proposed to establish this dedicated Unit during 2021. Details in relation to staffing resources and funding will be determined as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Architectural Heritage (20 Jan 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: My role with regard to the protection and management of our architectural and archaeological heritage is set out in the provisions of relevant legislation, including the Planning Acts and the National Monuments Acts, as are the roles of local authorities and the responsibilities of owners. With regard to the safeguarding of protected structures, Part IV of the Planning and Development Act...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (20 Jan 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: My Department is currently fine-tuning the drafting of a new National Policy on Architecture which will support long–term planning strategies and will assist in addressing key issues including societal well-being, climate change and urban regeneration. The adaptation of existing as well as the design of new buildings will, of course, be critical to meet the targets set by the Climate...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: National Parks and Wildlife Service (20 Jan 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: There is a commitment in the Programme for Government to review the remit, status and funding of the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) to ensure that it is playing an effective role in delivering its overall mandate and enforcement role in the protection of wildlife. As explained in my response to PQ 35989/20 in November 2020 I have decided that the review should be headed by an...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Natural Heritage Areas (20 Jan 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: There are 632 proposed natural heritage areas. While a review of these sites is foreseen, it is not on my immediate priority framework. The current focus of my Department is on fulfilling Ireland’s obligations under the EU Habitats and Birds Directives and the designation of Natura 2000 sites, i.e. the 600 special areas of conservation and special protection areas. The proposed...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Environmental Protection Enforcement (20 Jan 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: My Department, through its National Parks and Wildlife Service, is the lead authority for development and coordination of biodiversity policy in the State. This includes fulfilling Ireland’s obligations under a range of international agreements and conventions on nature. The UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), underpins much of global biodiversity policy and its 15th...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: National Parks (20 Jan 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: My position has not changed since the Deputy asked the question in July. Ireland's 6 National Parks are managed as Category II National Parks under the criteria set out by the World Conservation Union (IUCN). Accordingly, all National Parks in Ireland are fully owned and managed by the State. In 2017 the partnership between the National Parks and Wildlife Service of my Department and...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Natural Heritage Areas (20 Jan 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: Regional Management Staff in the National Parks and Wildlife Section of my Department oversee the protection of our natural heritage on an ongoing basis in line with their functions under the Wildlife Acts and the European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011. A new Wildlife Crime Unit will be established in the National Parks and Wildlife Service this year and this...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Citizens' Assembly (20 Jan 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: While primary responsibility for convening of the assemblies rests with Department of the Taoiseach, the convening of a Citizens' Assembly on Biodiversity is under discussion at a senior level between the Department of the Taoiseach and my Department. These discussions primarily relate to the scope and timing of the assembly.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Harbours and Piers (20 Jan 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: Coliemore Harbour is a recorded monument and is therefore protected under the National Monuments Acts 1930-2020. As required under those Acts, my Department's National Monuments Service (NMS) has been notified by the local authority of its proposals for investigations and repair of a collapse of the bedrock supporting a footpath leading to the southern jetty. NMS is liaising with the...