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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Legislative Process (9 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: The general scheme of the Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) Bill was published in December 2022. Following the scrutiny of the Joint Oireachtas Committee, my Department has been working in close collaboration with parliamentary drafters to develop this Bill. While it was initially hoped to publish it in 2023, the legal and technical complexity associated with this ground breaking legislation has...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Correspondence (9 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: Correspondence was received from the group in question and a further response will be issued shortly on the matters raised therein.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wildlife Regulations (9 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: The information is set out in the following table. - Kestrel Wild Take Kestrel Wild Take Sparrow Hawk Wild Take Sparrow Hawk Wild Take Sparrow hawk Location Peregrine Wild Take Peregrine Wild Take Peregrine Location Year Licences Issued Licences Fulfilled Licences Issued ...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: National Parks and Wildlife Service (9 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 673 to 675, inclusive, together. The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) of my Department and, specifically, management at Killarney National Park are acutely aware of the impact that invasive species, such as deer and goats, can have on the habitats within the Park and, in particular, on native flora. The effective management and protection of nature...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: National Parks (9 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: The review of the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and the subsequent Strategic Action Plan for renewal of the NPWS, both published in 2022, highlight a number of areas that require development within the NPWS and underscore the need for taking a more strategic approach to the planning and operation of the National Parks System in Ireland. The recommendations include the development...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: National Parks (9 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 678 and 680 together. The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), which is part of my Department, continues to invest heavily in and is committed to tackling the spread of invasive species across our network of National Parks. In particular, the control of Rhododendron ponticum is difficult, costly, and labour intensive, but is seen as a vital priority....

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: National Parks and Wildlife Service (9 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: Ireland’s National Parks are managed as Category II National Parks under the criteria set out by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). A Category II National Park is defined as a large natural or near-natural area protecting large-scale ecological processes with characteristic species and ecosystems, which also have to have environmentally and culturally...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Schemes (9 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: My role as Minister of State with responsibility for Heritage 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 of local authorities. My Department provides financial support for the protection of eligible heritage buildings and historic structures through two grant...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Legislative Programme (9 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: The general scheme of the Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) Bill was published in December 2022. Following the scrutiny of the Joint Oireachtas Committee, my Department has been working in close collaboration with parliamentary drafters to develop this Bill. While it was initially hoped to publish it in 2023, the legal and technical complexity associated with this ground breaking legislation has...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Policy (11 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: Local authorities set and collect rents on their dwellings in accordance with section 58 of the Housing Act 1966. The making or amending of such rent schemes is generally a matter for local authorities within high level broad principles set out by the Department, including that rent levels should be based on income and reflect tenants’ ability to pay. This system is known as the...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (11 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: Housing for All sets out the range of actions necessary to increase the supply of housing out to 2030 comprising of 54,000 affordable homes to be delivered by local authorities, Approved Housing Bodies, the Land Development Agency and through the First Home Scheme, which is a strategic partnership between the State and retail banks. The Plan set ambitious targets for affordable housing...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Referendum Campaigns (11 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: I refer to the reply to Question Number 352 of 20 February 2024, which sets out the position on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: National Parks (11 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: I refer the Deputy to my previous answers in this regard. The site referred to is a privately owned site that has not been considered for national park status. The site already enjoys extensive legal protections as a Special Area of Conservation, a Special Protection Area and a designated Nature Reserve. The site is owned largely by the ESB. I understand a management plan scoping...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Agriculture Schemes (11 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: The Nature Restoration Law (NRL) presents significant opportunities to support the achievement of nature, water and climate objectives, as well as substantial co-benefits in rural economies and communities. Ireland continues to support this ambition and the principles underpinning the proposed EU Regulation. The Government is clear that farmers have nothing to fear as the legal obligation...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Heritage Projects (11 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: My Department provides financial support for the protection of eligible heritage buildings, historic towns, and archaeological sites through a variety of schemes. The Historic Structures Fund and Built Heritage Investment Scheme are funded by my Department and administered mainly by the Local Authorities. These schemes support conservation works to Protected Structures and other historic...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Turf Cutting (11 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: The Cessation of Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme (CTCCS) was established in 2011 for domestic turf cutters affected by the cessation of turf cutting on designated raised bogs. It comprises a payment of €1,500 per annum, index-linked, for 15 years, or relocation, where feasible, to a non-designated bog. The annual rate of payment was established following consultation with...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: Is that in terms of public consultation?

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: I will just read the note, if that is okay.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: Thanks for that.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: I move amendment No. 726: In page 266, line 9, after “permission” to insert “, provided that the development to which the permission relates has commenced”. These amendments seek to amend the provisions in the Bill regarding requests for alteration or extension of permission and also to insert a new provision to suspend, or pause, a planning permission where it...