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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Regulations: Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (17 Nov 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: I accept that a letter is a cold means of communication. It would be far preferable that it is more personal, and that someone could call in to speak to families and take questions. That is a very valid point. We accept that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Regulations: Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (17 Nov 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: That would be the case. If there is a need to extend that period that would have to come back again to the Houses of the Oireachtas. We are hearing loud and clear the points raised in respect of communication and information. That is really important. It is challenging to do well, and it is important that we do it well and get the correct and accurate information out to communities in a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Regulations: Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (17 Nov 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: Absolutely.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Regulations: Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (17 Nov 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: I thank Deputy McAuliffe. I agree wholeheartedly and welcome the positive comments generally. It is very encouraging we agree. There is no doubt this is an unprecedented crisis. We have responded incredibly well at local community level and with all arms of the State as well. I take the point about communications from the HSE and the Department of Education. If we could correct the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Regulations: Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (17 Nov 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: I welcome the Deputy's comments and assure him we are taking a whole-of-government approach. Indeed, it is also a whole-of-local-government approach and a whole-of-society approach. That will stand to us well and we can be proud of our response. Even if communities have genuine concerns, people are very quick to bat down any far-right elements that try to latch on to those genuine concerns...

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...

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

Malcolm Noonan: I move amendment No. 4 In page 17, line 31, to delete “under this subsection” and substitute “under subsection (1)”. This amendment seeks to correct the drafting, which requires section 25(3) to refer to an order made under subsection (1).

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

Malcolm Noonan: I move amendment No. 5: In page 26, line 38, to delete “and”. This is a drafting provision.

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

Malcolm Noonan: I move amendment No. 6: In page 26, between lines 38 and 39, to insert the following: “(e) in section 56(2), by the substitution of “revision manager” for “revision officer” in each place where it occurs,”.

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

Malcolm Noonan: I move amendment No. 7: In page 26, line 41, to delete “part”.” and substitute the following: “part”, (f) in section 67A, by the substitution of the following subsection for subsection (6): “(6) The production to a court or Tailte Éireann of a certificate issued under subsection (4), purporting to state the value of a property...

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

Malcolm Noonan: I move amendment No. 8: In page 31, to delete lines 3 to 5 and substitute the following: " No. 13 of 2001 Valuation Act 2001 Sections 9, other than subsections (2) and (11), 10(2) and (3), 11, 41, 68 and 69 ".

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

Malcolm Noonan: I move amendment No. 9: In page 31, to delete lines 6 and 7 and substitute the following: No. 43 of 2001 Ordnance Survey Ireland Act 2001 Sections 2, 3, 7, 8, 9 and 11 to 30

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 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 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...

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,...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Turf Cutting (16 Nov 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: An application for compensation under the Cessation of Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme (CTCCS) administered by my Department was received on 18th May 2012 from the individual referred to in the Deputy’s question. The qualification criteria for the scheme are that: - The applicant must have had a legal interest/ownership or a Turbary Right (right to cut turf) in one of the 53 Raised...