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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Schemes (8 Nov 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: I am very aware of the concern expressed by owners of thatched properties in relation to their difficulties with insurance. Under Action 6 of the strategy for built vernacular heritage, A Living Tradition, launched in December 2021, my Department has undertaken to “investigate and work to resolve the urgent issue of affordability of insurance for thatched buildings”, as well as...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Turf Cutting (8 Nov 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: An application for compensation under the cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme has been received by my Department from the individual referred to in the Deputy’s Question. With respect to 36 raised bog natural heritage area sites, the qualifying criteria for the scheme are that: - The applicant must have had a legal interest (ownership or a turbary right (right to cut turf))...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Water Conservation (8 Nov 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: The River Boyne and River Blackwater Special Area of Conservation (SAC) (site code 002299) is selected for the protection of fens, wet woodland, river lamprey, salmon and otter and is designated under the EU Habitats Directive (Council Directive 92/43/EEC). There is no requirement under the Wildlife (Amendment) Act 2000 to produce management or conservation plans for SACs.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Electoral Process (8 Nov 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: The Electoral Reform Act 2022, which was passed by both Houses of the Oireachtas earlier this summer, provides for, among other matters, the establishment of an Coimisiún Toghcháin. In addition, the Act provides for the review of Dáil and European Parliament constituencies to be undertaken by the new Coimisiún as part of its functions. The Act also provides for the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Appointments (8 Nov 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: 1084. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the appointment of a new chief pharmaceutical officer to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54823/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Appointments (8 Nov 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: 1085. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the importance of having a chief pharmaceutical officer to oversee the development of policy and strategy development, national oversight of medicine supply and pharmacy regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54824/22]

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Housing Policy (10 Nov 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Seanadóir. I note the Senator's comments in relation to the Minister, Deputy Darragh O'Brien. We have three Ministers working diligently in the Department and the Minister, Deputy Darragh O'Brien, has been deeply committed to trying to resolve these issues. I respect the point the Senator made and, critically, respect the work she has been doing on behalf...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Housing Policy (10 Nov 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: I appreciate that. Not to misunderstand that this delay is in any sense deliberate-----

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Housing Policy (10 Nov 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: It is complex, as the Senator will be aware. It is important that we get this right. These are a complex set of issues that have arisen as a result of it. The Minister, Deputy Darragh O'Brien, wants to ensure the set of recommendations that come forward from the interdepartmental and agency working group will assist him in making the correct decisions to move this forward in as quickly a...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Election Management System (10 Nov 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: The Electoral Reform Act 2022, enacted on 25 July, delivers the legislative underpinning for a range of significant electoral reforms set out in the “Programme for Government – Our Shared Future”. Provisions commenced on 13 October under S.I. No. 512 of 2022, included those provisions necessary for the introduction of the new processes in relation to electoral...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: National Monuments (10 Nov 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: I welcome the Deputy’s interest in the protection of our archaeological heritage. I can assure him that my Department is aware of the important discovery he refers to and an officer of my Department has inspected it. I understand that the site has now been covered over and fenced off under professional archaeological supervision, with this having been done by the owners or person...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Special Areas of Conservation (10 Nov 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: EU Member states are required to designate areas as Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) to protect a variety of habitats and species under the EU Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC) .This Directive is transposed into Irish law by the European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 477 of 2011). The designation of SAC sites under the Directive is a formal, legal...

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2022: Second Stage (16 Nov 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: On behalf of the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Deputy Darragh O'Brien, I am happy to have the opportunity to outline before the Seanad the Water Services (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2022. The purpose of the Bill is to separate Irish Water, otherwise Uisce Éireann, from its parent company, Ervia, and to establish it as the stand-alone national authority for water...

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2022: Second Stage (16 Nov 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: I will try to address the points raised and I thank the Senators for their positive comments and support for this very important Bill. Senators Boyhan, Moynihan and a number of others raised the issue around workforces in local authorities. Assurances are there for the protection of staff in transition with regard to compulsory transfer. Although this Bill does not deal with that,...

Tailte Éireann Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (16 Nov 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: I move amendment No. 1: In page 5, line 20, after “provisions” to insert “and for the repeal of different enactments or provisions of enactments effected by section 5”. These are technical amendments to existing schedules for appealing certain enactments.

Tailte Éireann Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (16 Nov 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: This proposed amendment by Deputy Cian O’Callaghan relates to the information that is to be collected and made available by Tailte Éireann under a new section 8. I understand the intention of this amendment is that Tailte Éireann would commission a report to explore the feasibility of expanding the register to include an additional set of land and non-residential property...

Tailte Éireann Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (16 Nov 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: I recall that the Deputy has raised this matter a considerable number of times. It is an important point and I can give a commitment that the Minister will give consideration to it. However, the important element is the establishment of Tailte Éireann first. I believe the Minister will then give consideration to the Deputy's request.

Tailte Éireann Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (16 Nov 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: I cannot accept this amendment. Section 28(5) of the Valuation Act 2001, as amended, provides for the completion of revision applications within six months of the making of a valid application. The section has not yet been commenced. The Valuation Office is mindful of the backlog of revision cases from local authorities and third parties. Measures to address the backlog effectively need...

Tailte Éireann Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (16 Nov 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: I accept the valid points made by the Deputy on community needs and urban regeneration, which is critical. The Valuation Office is engaged in a national revaluation programme, the immediate objective of which is to ensure the first revaluation of commercial and industrial properties in all rating authority areas in over 160 years is conducted across the country as soon as possible and on a...

Tailte Éireann Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (16 Nov 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: I can absolutely say that it is a priority for the Valuations Office and will be for Tailte Éireann. I agree wholeheartedly. This is an issue not just in large urban centres but right across the country including in towns like my own of Kilkenny. Properties that have been built in very recent times are lying vacant and could be put to productive use. They could be readapted for...