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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Planning Issues (14 Feb 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: In conclusion, I have given my reply to the Deputy. It is disingenuous that he walked out while I was speaking. That really is disingenuous of the Deputy while I am here addressing a question that he bought here. I have given my reply to him and that is the end of that.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Planning Issues (14 Feb 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: I agree with that. It is disgraceful.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Planning Issues (14 Feb 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: At the outset, I will explain that An Bord Pleanála is independent in the performance of its functions under the planning Act, and the role of the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage with regard to the planning system is primarily to provide a policy and legislative framework under which the planning authorities, namely, the Office of the Planning Regulator, OPR, and An...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Schemes (14 Feb 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: The NPWS Farm Plan Scheme currently has approximately 340 participants. Works is continuing in my Department to verify and process annual payments to 191 participants, in compliance with the terms and conditions of the Scheme. Staff are working diligently to process payments and it is expected that all valid payments will have been made within weeks.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: I move amendment No. 11: In page 28, to delete line 11 and substitute the following: “(ii) on, in, over or under the maritime area,”.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: I move amendment No. 12: In page 30, line 13, after “means” to insert “(except in Part 3)”.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: I will address amendments Nos. 14, 31, 144 to 146, inclusive, 197, 198, 236, 238, 253, 335 to 337, inclusive, 345, 350, 358, 374, 375, 426, 448, 481, 534, 538, 542, 546, 615, 616, 618, 793, 794, 1154 and 1188 as tabled by Deputy Steven Matthews. Amendments Nos. 31, 144 to 146, inclusive, 197, 198, 236, 538, 542 and 546 relate to transport-orientated development. Amendment No. 426 relates to...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: It is happening through the DMURS.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: It is.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: As I understand it, a sustainable transport strategy is one delivered at local level through the local development plan process but also governed by national policies on sustainable mobility. Deputy Matthews also asked about the definition of transport-oriented development. That is being worked on as a Housing for All action between my Department and the Department of Transport. As I...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: I agree. The hierarchy is walking, cycling and public transport, and lower down is private car travel. This is what all local authorities are directed to achieve. The Deputy mentioned greenhouse gas emissions. Addressing this is part of the bigger solution. It is a matter of sustainable communities and public health but also of the overarching ambition to reduce emissions.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: A couple of important points were raised by Deputies. On Deputy O'Callaghan's point, that hierarchy is defined in the design manual for roads and streets. If there is further clarification needed on that, we can provide it. I agree on the importance of what Deputy Matthews is trying to achieve with amendment No. 14. That can vary depending on type of development and location. Deputy...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: That is correct. It is "promotion of sustainable settlement patterns and transportation strategies". On the preparation of development plan strategies, it states the strategy shall set out objectives relating to public transport road traffic systems, including sustainable integrated transport. That is quite explicit and use of the word "shall" gives it good strength.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: That is my reading of it.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: The subsection already includes the phrase "pedestrian and cycling infrastructure". Would that adequately meet it? The Deputy's amendment includes the phrase "including walking and cycling network plans". Is what is in his amendment more specific than the reference to pedestrian and cycling infrastructure? I accept that it is nuanced.