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Historic and Archaeological Heritage and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (27 Sep 2023)

Malcolm Noonan: I move amendment No. 12: In page 22, line 36, to delete “ground” and substitute “grounds”.

Historic and Archaeological Heritage and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (27 Sep 2023)

Malcolm Noonan: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Leas-Cheann Comhairle. I move amendment No. 14: In page 23, between lines 6 and 7, to insert the following: “ “battlefield” includes— (a) any area or areas (to the extent (if any) that it or they can be both identified and geographically defined) where the majority of the combat (including any significant military...

Historic and Archaeological Heritage and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (27 Sep 2023)

Malcolm Noonan: I again thank Deputies Ó Snodaigh and Bacik for their contributions. By way of reassurance on a point made by Deputy Ó Snodaigh, I note the fantastic work we have put in so far in our attempts to make this Bill stronger. Deputy Ó Snodaigh has done that. The Government has taken on board many of the proposals he has brought forward through our own amendments. In fact, the...

Historic and Archaeological Heritage and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (27 Sep 2023)

Malcolm Noonan: Does it include the definition of "archaeological object"?

Historic and Archaeological Heritage and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (27 Sep 2023)

Malcolm Noonan: I move amendment No. 3: In page 19, line 22, to delete “and the Maritime Area Planning Act 2021” and substitute “the Maritime Area Planning Act 2021 and the Wildlife (Amendment) Act 2023”.

Historic and Archaeological Heritage and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (27 Sep 2023)

Malcolm Noonan: The current Title of the Bill, as proposed by the Parliamentary Counsel, reflects the broad scope of the Bill while also focusing on a central element of the provisions contained therein. The term "historic heritage", as defined in section 2 of the Bill, encompasses a wide range of different heritage areas and interests, and I cannot see why "cultural heritage" should be listed in the Title....

Historic and Archaeological Heritage and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (27 Sep 2023)

Malcolm Noonan: I move amendment No. 5: In page 21, to delete line 24 and substitute the following: “ “Act of 2001” means, other than in Chapter 4of Part 13, the Local Government Act 2001;”. This is a technical amendment to provide for the amendment of the Valuation Act 2001 in Chapter 4 of Part 13 because the "Act of 2001" has a different meaning in that Chapter in...

Historic and Archaeological Heritage and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (27 Sep 2023)

Malcolm Noonan: I thank Deputy O'Callaghan. These amendments were brought forward as a result of interaction on Committee Stage. The intention is to support the concerns he brought forward. We have taken the Attorney General's advice on it. It is important the eight-week period can be extended by the High Court. With these amendments, we have tried to give effect to the point Deputy Ó Snodaigh...

Historic and Archaeological Heritage and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (27 Sep 2023)

Malcolm Noonan: Yes, I think we are. This is robust and I think it deals with the concerns the Deputy brought forward on Committee Stage. If something additional is required, we are open to discussing that.

Historic and Archaeological Heritage and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (27 Sep 2023)

Malcolm Noonan: In response to amendment No. 111 proposed by Deputy Ó Snodaigh, given the discussion we have had and the amendments I brought forward to section 41, will the Deputy consider withdrawing some of the corresponding amendments? As I mentioned earlier, the amendments I proposed follow the advice of the Office of the Attorney General, arising from Deputy O'Callaghan's queries on Committee...

Historic and Archaeological Heritage and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (27 Sep 2023)

Malcolm Noonan: I move amendment No. 1: In page 19, line 20, after “2000,” to insert “the Wildlife (Amendment) Act 2000,”. As the House will be aware, the Wildlife (Amendment) Act 2023 was enacted in July this year following the restoration of the Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016 from the last Dáil. It facilitates a reconfiguration of the raised bog network, provides for...

Historic and Archaeological Heritage and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (27 Sep 2023)

Malcolm Noonan: Amendment No. 1 refers to the Wildlife (Amendment) Act 2000 and amendment No. 3 refers to the Wildlife (Amendment) Act 2023.

Historic and Archaeological Heritage and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (27 Sep 2023)

Malcolm Noonan: Yes.

Historic and Archaeological Heritage and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (27 Sep 2023)

Malcolm Noonan: I move amendment No. 2: In page 19, line 21, after “2001,” where it secondly occurs to insert “the Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2011,”. Amendment No. 2 updates the Long Title to take account of amendment No. 203 which I will come to shortly. Amendment No. 110 updates the references in section 41(1) to include approved assessment notices...

Eviction Ban Bill 2022: Motion (27 Sep 2023)

Malcolm Noonan: Again, I thank all the Deputies for their contributions to this motion. Before I make my closing speech, I will address some of the points made by them. Deputy Bacik raised the issue of the Bill’s delay, as did several others. My colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy O’Donnell, might already have stated that the consideration of this matter is more appropriate for the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Water Services (26 Sep 2023)

Malcolm Noonan: Absolutely.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Water Services (26 Sep 2023)

Malcolm Noonan: I agree wholeheartedly. In fairness to Uisce Éireann, it has engaged on this issue. My understanding is that there has been a comprehensive written update issued to all local public representatives this month, setting out-----

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Water Services (26 Sep 2023)

Malcolm Noonan: -----Uisce Éireann's investment for Clonmel and its communication strategy and engagement practices with local elected representatives. My own experience has been that this is improving, and has been improving, particularly over the last year. I also understand that Uisce Éireann has provided comprehensive details on the Clonmel outages to the Clonmel business association last...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Water Services (26 Sep 2023)

Malcolm Noonan: -----in the south-east region for over the next 25 years. Feedback is sought through the public consultation on the draft rural water programme, RWP for the south east. I reiterate that it is critically important, as the Ceann Comhairle said, that the channel of communication between Uisce Éireann and its customers - in this case, the business community in Clonmel town centre - is...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Water Services (26 Sep 2023)

Malcolm Noonan: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Teachta as an gceist tábhachtach seo. I thank the Deputy for raising this issue so that I can answer on behalf of our Department and for outlining the very real concerns he has put forward on behalf of the businesses in Clonmel. It is a town I am very familiar with as a former student of Tipperary Institute on the campus in the town. It is a town that is...