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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Traveller Accommodation (1 Dec 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: We can get those figures for the Deputies.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Heritage Projects (1 Dec 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: There is no doubt that the Iveagh Markets are important architecturally but also socially for the community around the Liberties. It is an impressive building in its wider context on the street but also as a heritage building. There has been a great deal of concern expressed about it of late and down the years. I will outline a couple of points. My functions as Minister of State with...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Heritage Projects (1 Dec 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: Again, I agree with everything the Deputy said. As a culchie who moved up to Dublin in the last couple of years, I cannot but be impressed by the architectural heritage of the city, particularly the older parts of the city such as the Liberties. The Iveagh Markets are intrinsic to that and an important asset for the people of Dublin and the country as well. Although deemed to be of...

Report on Embodied Carbon in the Built Environment: Motion [Private Members] (1 Dec 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: I thank Deputy Duffy and the committee for bringing forward this very important Private Members’ motion. In particular, Deputy Duffy has a lot of skin in the game as an architect and he has been very vocal on this issue for some time. I want to begin by acknowledging that this report, Embodied Carbon in the Built Environment, is the result of excellent work by the committee and the...

Report on Embodied Carbon in the Built Environment: Motion [Private Members] (1 Dec 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: It was a very interesting debate. Before Deputy Martin Kenny leaves the Chamber, I want to say I am a huge supporter of hemp as a material. Certainly, if we look back at some of the points raised by Deputies on public procurement and it being a constraint or that we have not advanced enough, there is sufficient flexibility to incorporate sustainable materials in public procurement...

Report on Embodied Carbon in the Built Environment: Motion [Private Members] (1 Dec 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: It is important to have a strategy on the use of such materials. It is a very sustainable material. I thank all the Deputies and I commend the Oireachtas joint committee. It is a fantastic committee which has done invaluable work, including this report. I thank Deputy Duffy for proposing the report this evening. Some very interesting points have been raised around operational versus...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (1 Dec 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: There has been a notable increase in the number of judicial review cases taken against decisions of An Bord Pleanála (the Board) over the last number of years, many of which have related to Strategic Housing Development (SHD) cases of 100 housing units or more, or student accommodation or shared accommodation developments of 200 bed spaces or more. The sole mechanism for appealing...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Architectural Heritage (1 Dec 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: My role 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 and responsibilities of local authorities and owners. Part IV of the Act gives primary responsibility to local authorities to identify and protect the built heritage in their area by including structures of...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (1 Dec 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: The second joint National Housing Strategy for Disabled People (NHSDP) 2022-2027, was launched on 14 January 2022 by my colleagues Minister Darragh O'Brien, Peter Burke and Anne Rabbitt.The new Strategy sets out the vision for the cooperation and collaboration of Government Departments, state agencies and others in delivering housing and the related supports for disabled people over the next...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Architectural Heritage (1 Dec 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: My Department provides financial support for the protection of eligible heritage buildings and historic structures through two grant schemes which are, in the main, administered by the local authorities. These are the Historic Structures Fund (HSF) and the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS). The HSF is for conservation and enhancement to heritage structures and historic buildings, in...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: EU Regulations (1 Dec 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: The proposed EU Nature Restoration Regulation was published by the Commission in June 2022. Formal negotiations on the Regulation are now taking place between the Commission, Presidency (Czech) and Member States. A Memorandum for Government on the proposed Regulation was brought to Cabinet on 22 November. Cabinet noted the ongoing negotiations in relation to the proposed Regulation, and...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Invasive Species Policy (1 Dec 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: The Cormorant is native to Ireland and is monitored at a number of sites during its breeding and non-breeding seasons, in accordance with Article 12 of the EU Birds Directive. It is largely a coastal breeding bird and is not an invasive species, A portion of the Irish population nests inland in freshwater environments. A breeding survey, including Ireland’s inland waterways system, was...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Invasive Species Policy (1 Dec 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 194 and 207 together. The Cormorant is monitored at a number of sites during its breeding and non-breeding seasons, in accordance with Article 12 of the EU Birds Directive. It is largely a coastal breeding bird but a portion of the Irish population nests inland in freshwater environments. A breeding survey, including Ireland’s inland waterways system,...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: North-South Co-operation (1 Dec 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: The Narrow Water Bridge is a cross-border project led by Louth County Council and supported by the Shared Island Fund, which is designed to fund strategic north-south projects that implement the commitments and objectives on Shared Island set out in the Programme for Government. The bridge will connect Cornamucklagh near Omeath, Co Louth with Narrow Water near Warrenpoint, Co Down. Following...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Heritage Sites (1 Dec 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: The Community Monuments Fund was established in 2020 to provide investment in Ireland’s archaeological heritage. I recently announced details of the scheme for 2023 and look forward to receiving applications through the Local Authorities in February 2023. I would advise anyone who has an interest to contact their Local Authority. This funding is prioritised for Local Authorities,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Environmental Impact of Local Emissions: Discussion (30 Nov 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: I thank Mr. Brennan and the other witnesses for the stark evidence they have given this evening. I had to dip in and out of the meeting in order to vote but I am familiar with the case. I was on the farm with the then Minister, John Gormley, and the then Deputy, Mary White, a number of years ago. I have visited many farms over recent years in my role in the Department. The one thing I...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Housing Schemes (6 Dec 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCathaoirleach Gníomhach agus le Seanadóir Crowe as an gceist seo. The Housing for All strategy delivers on the programme for Government commitment to step up housing supply and put affordability at the heart of the housing system. Delivery of affordable housing, in accordance with the schemes set out in the Affordable Housing Act 2021, and the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Housing Schemes (6 Dec 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: With all due respect, the priorities around housing delivery in Galway City Council and Galway County Council are a matter for Galway City Council and Galway County Council. Our Government sets the policy agenda through Housing for All, but it is down to the local authority to strike the balance in respect of social and affordable housing delivery. That is a matter for the elected members...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Wastewater Treatment (6 Dec 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Teachta as an gceist sin. As for checktheregister.ie, we meet and have met with the NCBI on a number of occasions, primarily to do with accessibility around polling stations and ballot papers. I was not aware of the issue the Senator raises.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Wastewater Treatment (6 Dec 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: Certainly, if there is an issue we need to correct, I will talk to officials in franchise to try to correct it because there has been fantastic uptake on checktheregister.ie.