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Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (22 Oct 2020)

Malcolm Noonan: 184. To ask the Minister for Health if a residential place will be expedited for a person (details supplied) in view of the recommendation received from Tusla [32160/20]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Housing Provision (21 Oct 2020)

Malcolm Noonan: I assure the Deputy that we are looking at a total of 875 units between social and affordable housing. We have reiterated our commitment to progress this site and we are ready to work with all key stakeholders towards social and affordable housing delivery objectives so I share the Deputy's aspirations in that regard. As a Government, we will, in parallel with these impact measures,...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Housing Provision (21 Oct 2020)

Malcolm Noonan: The Government is focused on ensuring that affordable and high quality housing solutions are available to everyone in society. This is clearly reflected in the programme for Government, Our Shared Future, which confirms our view that home ownership should be a realistic aspiration for people. Everyone should have access to good-quality housing to purchase or rent at an affordable price in...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Water Quality (20 Oct 2020)

Malcolm Noonan: The Deputy certainly has my commitment in that regard. He is absolutely correct that it is frustrating, particularly in the depths of a pandemic, that people would have to accept what he outlined. One of the basic components of the sustainable development goals relates to clean water and sanitation, and it is a basic necessity that we provide that. Irish Water's primary functions are to...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Water Quality (20 Oct 2020)

Malcolm Noonan: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue, which is one of serious local concern, as he quite rightly pointed out. Certainly it needs resolution. The Deputy appreciates that the operation of the Galtee regional water supply scheme is a matter for Irish Water, which, since 1 January 2014, has statutory responsibility for all aspects of water services planning, delivery and operation at...

Ministerial Power (Repeal) (Ban Co-Living and Build to Rent) Bill 2020: Second Stage [Private Members] (20 Oct 2020)

Malcolm Noonan: I thank Deputy Ó Broin and Sinn Féin for bringing forward this Bill. It is important. We have had a good debate. It is useful and the Government fully recognises the sentiment and intent of the Bill, albeit that there are unintended consequences which is why the Government will not be supporting it. Before I sum up, I will refer to a number of points that have been raised....

Ministerial Power (Repeal) (Ban Co-Living and Build to Rent) Bill 2020: Second Stage [Private Members] (20 Oct 2020)

Malcolm Noonan: I believe we have completed that. Gabhaim buíochas, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle. A consistent regulatory approach through the country is essential to provide clarity to both public and private investment and to progress construction and development projects through the planning system. The Bill also seeks to repeal by deletion, specified sections on the build-to-rent and shared...

Financial Resolutions 2020 - Financial Resolution No. 7: General (Resumed) (14 Oct 2020)

Malcolm Noonan: Today's announcement of almost €96 million, an overall increase of 51%, recognises the vital role played by our natural and built heritage in supporting the physical and mental well-being of the nation and in realising many of the commitments set out in the programme for Government. The €95.95 million announced today will support an accelerated programme of conservation health...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: EU Regulations (8 Oct 2020)

Malcolm Noonan: As the Deputy said, I met representatives of the NARGC. It was after the vote on 3 September. I had a constructive meeting with them. There were difficulties but it was constructive. I recognise the conservation efforts and work that council members do around the country, including on grey partridge and other projects. They do fantastic work in that regard. As a general principle, I...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: EU Regulations (8 Oct 2020)

Malcolm Noonan: I thank Deputy Carthy for bringing this matter up today. He is correct in saying that this issue was discussed as a Topical Issue matter on 16 July, when Deputies Carthy and Clarke raised this subject. It is good for us to be able to discuss it again today. I will update the House on the background to this issue. As I indicated in July, the Agreement on the Conservation of...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (8 Oct 2020)

Malcolm Noonan: 156. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the worsening of the humanitarian and civil rights situation in Zimbabwe; his plans to raise this at EU level; and his views on same (details supplied). [29306/20]

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Horticulture Sector (7 Oct 2020)

Malcolm Noonan: It is a great privilege to make my first address to Seanad Éireann in reply to Senator Boyhan. He and I go back a long way in politics. I congratulate Senator Mark Daly on his election as Cathaoirleach. It is a great honour for the Senator and his family and recognises his long and dedicated work in Seanad Éireann. I thank Senator Boyhan for raising this important issue, on...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Special Areas of Conservation (6 Oct 2020)

Malcolm Noonan: My Department's National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) completed and published detailed site-specific conservation objectives for the Gearagh SAC (000108) in September 2016. A management plan scoping exercise was undertaken by ESB International on behalf of the ESB (who are the main landowner) in 2016/2017. The NPWS took part in the stakeholder group that contributed to the report...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Building Regulations (1 Oct 2020)

Malcolm Noonan: The Deputy has our commitment that we will look at setting up a departmental working group for this matter, which I think is the next logical step. I agree with the Deputy. There are 187 such facilities in Scotland, as far as I am aware, and 1,300 across the UK. As the Deputy mentioned, there are more mandatory guidelines in place in those jurisdictions. The accompanying technical...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Building Regulations (1 Oct 2020)

Malcolm Noonan: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue and for presenting such a poignant case in relation to Sophia and her family. As the matter stands, new buildings and extensions of material alterations to existing buildings must comply with the legal minimum performance standards set out in the building regulations of 1997 to 2019. In this context, the Building Regulations (Part M Amendment)...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla -Topical Issue Debates: Housing Regeneration (29 Sep 2020)

Malcolm Noonan: I thank Deputy Andrews for raising this question and speaking so eloquently on it. The regular management and maintenance of local authority housing stock is a matter for each relevant local authority and it is open to each authority to address maintenance or improvements to its housing stock from within its own resources. However, my Department also supports local authorities in...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla -Topical Issue Debates: Housing Regeneration (29 Sep 2020)

Malcolm Noonan: I agree with the Deputy wholeheartedly. The community development and regeneration aspects have to go hand in hand with redevelopment projects. The Department is working closely with all local authorities on increasing and accelerating the delivery of a range of social housing programmes and supports. It is fully committed to working with Dublin City Council on progressing the regeneration...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Protection (15 Sep 2020)

Malcolm Noonan: I am informed that the estimated full year payroll cost, which includes associated employer's PRSI costs, of employing 10 additional full-time staff, five at Wildlife Inspector Grade 1 and five at Wildlife Inspector Grade 2 would be in the order of €790,000.  This estimate is based on mid-points of the relevant personal pension contribution salary...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Support Schemes (15 Sep 2020)

Malcolm Noonan: 554. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the exclusion of students of Carlow College, the second oldest higher education institution in Ireland, from his Department’s recently announced laptop scheme and additional mental health services; and his views on same. [23726/20]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Homeless Accommodation (10 Sep 2020)

Malcolm Noonan: I thank Deputy O'Callaghan for making his point so well. Resolving homelessness is a priority of this Government and the programme for Government includes a range of commitments to support individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. The Minister, Deputy Darragh O'Brien, has established a high-level homelessness task force, including chief executives of a...