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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Rural Recreation Policy (24 Nov 2020)

Malcolm Noonan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 336 and 345 together. I have no role in relation to funding of the activities referred to in the question. As indicated in my reply to question No 368 of 17 November 2020, it is not possible to be definitive about future public health developments at this time and there are no current plans to extend the hunting season for pheasants.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Architectural Heritage (24 Nov 2020)

Malcolm Noonan: My Department provides financial support for the protection of heritage buildings and historic structures through two grant schemes which are, in the main, administered by the local authorities. These are the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) and the Historic Structures Fund (HSF). Both schemes would accept applications for works to conserve protected structures on the grounds of...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Proposed Legislation (24 Nov 2020)

Malcolm Noonan: The statutory basis for the protection and preservation of monuments and archaeological objects is currently provided by the National Monuments Acts 1930 to 2014; the 1930 Act having been much amended since 1930. The existing legislation would be entirely replaced by the proposed Monuments and Archaeological Heritage Bill. The intended purpose of the proposed legislation inter alia, is to...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Heritage Projects (24 Nov 2020)

Malcolm Noonan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 377, 378 and 380 together. My role with regard to the protection and management of our archaeological and architectural heritage is set out in the provisions of relevant legislation, including the Planning Acts and the National Monuments Acts, as are the roles of local authorities and the responsibilities of owners. As Minister, I am the owner or guardian...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: National Broadband Plan (24 Nov 2020)

Malcolm Noonan: On foot of a commitment given in reply to Parliamentary Question No 17 of 22 July 2020, my Department communicated with the Department of Communications, Climate Action and the Environment in relation to hedge cutting in the context of the National Broadband Plan (NBP). I understand from that Department that the NBP Project identifies where tree trimming may be required through site...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wildlife Regulations (25 Nov 2020)

Malcolm Noonan: I refer to the reply to Questions Nos. 336 and 345 of 24 November 2020 which sets out the position in this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Hare Coursing (25 Nov 2020)

Malcolm Noonan: I have received no such proposals.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (26 Nov 2020)

Malcolm Noonan: 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. These Regulations give effect in the national context to the EU Zoo Directive (Directive 1999/22/EC of 29 March 1999 of the Council of the European Union). The National...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Animal Culls (26 Nov 2020)

Malcolm Noonan: The National Parks and Wildlife Service of my Department has published a comprehensive review of the status of the mink in Ireland. This review also examined various management strategies for mink control and explored the feasibility of eradicating the species from the country. Based on experiences in other countries and taking into account developments in monitoring and management practises,...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Electoral Process (26 Nov 2020)

Malcolm Noonan: The electoral register and the process that underpins it has served this country well but we all recognise that it can be improved and modernised to bring about a more straightforward and streamlined process of registration that makes it easier for people to register to vote and update their details. The Programme for Government - Our Shared Futurecommits to a series of reforms including...

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2020: Committee Stage (30 Nov 2020)

Malcolm Noonan: Go raibh maith agat. Before responding to the amendments specifically I would like to make a general comment. Pete Seeger said that participation would change the world. One objective of the programme for Government is to move away from linear consultation and towards much more inclusive participation in democratic processes. That is key. As an overarching comment about what we are...

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2020: Committee Stage (30 Nov 2020)

Malcolm Noonan: If Senator Boyhan wishes to speak again, that is fine.

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2020: Committee Stage (30 Nov 2020)

Malcolm Noonan: I can certainly get that information for Senator Boyhan. There would have been active and ongoing engagement with the CCMA during the Covid-19 pandemic because development plans have stalled. We can also seek clarification on the other points for the Senator. The Senator is correct that this has been a very useful debate. I would not like anyone to leave this Chamber with the assumption...

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2020: Committee Stage (30 Nov 2020)

Malcolm Noonan: Was amendment No. 2 passed?

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2020: Committee Stage (30 Nov 2020)

Malcolm Noonan: During the debate on the previous amendments, Senator Boyhan referred to the Oireachtas Library and Research Service report. The explanatory note was written and published before the Government amendment was introduced which now clarifies that there will always be a public meeting or an online public meeting. The Office of the Attorney General has also confirmed the proposal is fully...

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2020: Committee Stage (30 Nov 2020)

Malcolm Noonan: I thank Senator Boyhan. His point is excellent. The participation of young people, including children, is a fundamental tenet of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. It is vital that local authorities and all other public bodies learn as they go and ensure they include robust structures for engagement with marginalised groups, minorities, the Traveller community and young people,...

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2020: Committee Stage (30 Nov 2020)

Malcolm Noonan: It was section 2, as far as I am aware.

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2020: Committee Stage (30 Nov 2020)

Malcolm Noonan: Yes.

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2020: Committee Stage (30 Nov 2020)

Malcolm Noonan: While I am on my feet, I would be happy to take Senator McDowell up on that offer.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: EU Directives (1 Dec 2020)

Malcolm Noonan: The European Commission has concluded that Ireland is not in compliance with the EU Habitats Directive as regards the designation of special areas of conservation, the setting of site-specific conservation objectives and the establishment of site-specific conservation measures for these sites. My Department has in place a special areas of conservation designation, conservation and...