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Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (29 Nov 2023)

Malcolm Noonan: I move amendment No 8: In page 4, after line 8, to insert the following: “(3) The European Parliament Elections Acts 1992 to 2022 and section 5may be cited together as the European Parliament Elections Acts 1992 to 2023 and shall be construed together as one.”.

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (29 Nov 2023)

Malcolm Noonan: I move amendment No 9: In page 7, to delete lines 4 and 5 and substitute the following: Cork South-Central The city of Cork, except the parts thereof which are comprised in the constituencies of Cork North-Central and Cork North-West 5 Amendment No. 9 is intended to correct a typographical error in the specification of the constituency of Cork...

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (29 Nov 2023)

Malcolm Noonan: I concur with the Deputy. He made a valid point. I ask him and his party to make a submission regarding the research in question. It is a very important point, and it is something to which the commission could give consideration in its research programme next year.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Invasive Species Policy (28 Nov 2023)

Malcolm Noonan: The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) of my Department is responsible for the implementation of the Wildlife Acts and the European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011, both of which prohibit the spreading of invasive species. There is a legislative framework in place for dealing with invasive alien species, including Japanese Knotweed. Public bodies,...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Regulations (28 Nov 2023)

Malcolm Noonan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 329 and 330 together. The General Wild Bird Declaration allows for the control of crows where there is a threat to public health & safety and vector in the spread of animal diseases; to prevent serious damage to livestock; and also in the protection of fauna, notably the nests and young of game birds. The control method that can be used for all of the...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Funding (28 Nov 2023)

Malcolm Noonan: I can confirm that my Department has not received an application for funding for the site in question under the Community Monuments Fund for 2024. However, as that fund was just launched on 16 November 2023, with the closing date for applications being 14 February 2024, it is possible that an application may yet be received. The Community Monuments Fund (CMF) invests in our valuable...

Committee on Public Petitions: Reform of Insurance for Thatched Heritage Buildings: Discussion (30 Nov 2023)

Malcolm Noonan: I thank the committee for the invitation to attend today. Since I was before this committee a year ago, my Department has undertaken a range of initiatives designed to assist the owners and occupiers of thatched buildings. It will take time for these initiatives to take full effect but I am confident that the steps we have taken will reduce the incidence of fire in thatched buildings and...

Committee on Public Petitions: Reform of Insurance for Thatched Heritage Buildings: Discussion (30 Nov 2023)

Malcolm Noonan: I might come in first and ask the Minister of State, Deputy Carroll MacNeill, to speak from her side. Since I was in here last, we have made significant progress, as the Deputy has heard from both of us. There has been really good collaboration. We are talking about very practical supports and advice to the owners of thatched properties. While it is a pilot scheme, it is intended to roll...

Committee on Public Petitions: Reform of Insurance for Thatched Heritage Buildings: Discussion (30 Nov 2023)

Malcolm Noonan: I will ask Daniel to come in on that if that is okay.

Committee on Public Petitions: Reform of Insurance for Thatched Heritage Buildings: Discussion (30 Nov 2023)

Malcolm Noonan: The Senator referred to a number of issues as regards the styles of thatch and some properties being modernised inside or modern-ish buildings. I gave the example of the Thatch, in Cloneen, Tipperary. There are some fabulous older businesses still managing to operate from these buildings. There are a lot of traditional thatches where the owners have kept absolutely pure to the original...

Committee on Public Petitions: Reform of Insurance for Thatched Heritage Buildings: Discussion (30 Nov 2023)

Malcolm Noonan: On the grants, we will not have a fuller picture as to the drawdown for a few weeks yet, but there has certainly been very good uptake of the grant schemes to date. The increases in recent years have proven very popular. There is always a challenge with sourcing skilled craftspeople and thatchers in particular. That is always an issue, as are materials. We need a certain degree of...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wildlife Regulations (29 Nov 2023)

Malcolm Noonan: The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) of my Department has responsibility for implementation of the European Communities (Licensing and Inspection of Zoos) Regulations 2003 (S.I. No. 440/2003) which deal with the inspection, licensing and regulation of zoos and aquaria. These Regulations transpose the EU Zoos Directive, giving effect in the national context to the EU Zoo Directive...

Renters: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (5 Dec 2023)

Malcolm Noonan: I might begin by addressing a number of the points raised by Deputies. I thank all the Deputies for their contributions. If it is okay, I will revert to Deputy Bacik on the issue of Housing Agency valuations and market values. Deputy O'Callaghan raised points about the RTB and the dispute resolution in respect of deposits. Legislation to improve the efficiency of the RTB, along with...

Renters: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (5 Dec 2023)

Malcolm Noonan: These matters are being considered in detail by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, and the Office of the Attorney General. The general scheme of the residential tenancies (right to purchase) Bill was approved by the Government on 24 October as the basis for priority legal drafting. That drafting is under way with the aim of publication during the Oireachtas session. ...

Renters: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (5 Dec 2023)

Malcolm Noonan: That is not true.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Animal Culls (5 Dec 2023)

Malcolm Noonan: My Department’s National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is responsible for the implementation of a suite of National and EU legislation in relation to invasive alien species in Ireland. There are no plans at present in my Department for a nationwide cull of American mink. My Department also leads on the development of a National Management Plan for Invasive Alien Species. This...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Hare Coursing (5 Dec 2023)

Malcolm Noonan: The following hare coursing meetings have been monitored by NPWS staff during the 2023/24 hare coursing season: Kilflynn; Liscannor; Ennis and Clarecastle; Westmeath United; Abbeydorney; Ballyheigue; Edenderry; Loughrea; Ballinagar; Thurles; Castleisland; Fermoy and Grange; Freshford; Listowel; New Ross; Nenagh; Regional and Tradaree; Co. Cavan and Westport; Ballyduff; Enniscorthy; Killimer...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Meetings (5 Dec 2023)

Malcolm Noonan: I can confirm that the representations referred to have been received by my Office. The details of the request have been passed on to the National Parks and Wildlife Service, and a response will issue shortly regarding the licensing/permit process for this proposed event.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Special Protection Areas (5 Dec 2023)

Malcolm Noonan: An application for compensation has been received in the Department from the individual referred to in the Question. My Department is currently reviewing the correspondence received and will be in contact with the individual at the earliest available opportunity.