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Water Services (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (9 Nov 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: I move amendment No. 1: In page 5, line 13, after “Éireann;” to insert “to provide for the dissolution of the Water Advisory Body;”. Amendments Nos. 1 and 11 are necessary to provide for the dissolution of the Water Advisory Body. Amendment No. 1 provides for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to make an order appointing a...

Water Policy: Statements (9 Nov 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: Go raibh maith agat, a Cheann Comhairle, agus fáilte ar ais. I also welcome the ex-servicemen from the Organisation of National Ex-Service Personnel, ONE. My dad was a proud serviceman in the Defence Forces for 37 years, so the ex-servicemen are very welcome. I welcome this opportunity to address the House on water policy, which is a key strategic priority for the Government. The...

Seanad: Housing for All: Statements (8 Nov 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: I welcome this opportunity to update Members of the House on the progress made in the time since the publication of Housing for All. It is 14 months since the plan was published and although the landscape and environment in which we are operating is ever-changing, real progress has been made. It is important to take stock of this progress and today is the perfect opportunity to do so. We...

Seanad: Housing for All: Statements (Resumed) (8 Nov 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: I thank all the Senators for their contributions, notwithstanding some unparliamentary language. I will make a general comment on the points raised by Senators before I sum up. On the general comment made by Senator Buttimer in his closing speech, I do not think we will get anywhere by revisionism or the blame game and it is critically important we work collectively to try to achieve these...

Seanad: Housing for All: Statements (Resumed) (8 Nov 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: Many things have changed in the 14 months since the initial launch of Housing for All.A lot of these changes were anticipated but a number have arisen that were not and some of these could not be fully predicted with the level of inflation and the extent of supply chain issues being two such examples. Again, these issues have been raised by some Senators here this evening. Like all good...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: National Parks and Wildlife Service (8 Nov 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: My Department is assessing the situation in terms in terms of the significant works that will be required and the potential requirement for a planning application to be submitted. My officials will liaise with the club concerned in that regard.

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

Malcolm Noonan: The number of applications received by my Department for Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) certificates and permits in 2021 and, so far, in 2022 is set out in the Table below. Table: Data on Irish CITES applications 2021 & 2022 2021 2022 (to end of October) Total CITES...

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: Wildlife Regulations (8 Nov 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: I refer to the reply to Question 350 of 18 October 2022. My office has arranged for the briefing note in respect of the 2022-2023 General State-wide Wild Birds Declaration signed on 6 July 2022 to be provided on 2 November 2022.

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

Malcolm Noonan: I refer to the reply given to Parliamentary Questions 351 and 352 on 18 of October 2022. My officials are continuing to search for files and records pertinent to the research, consultation and preparation work for the drafting and approval of the European Communities (Wildlife Act, 1976) (Amendment) Regulations, 1986. It should be noted that file reference number 2016/2/167 for the file...

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

Malcolm Noonan: A technical ICT issue that has now been resolved occasioned some recent delay with regard to the processing archaeological licences. The National Monuments Service of my Department is working hard to clear any remaining backlog.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Surveys (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 undertakes to “investigate and work to resolve the urgent issue of affordability of insurance for thatched buildings” and other...

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: Residential Tenancies (Deferment of Termination Dates of Certain Tenancies) Bill 2022: Second Stage (27 Oct 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: I am grateful to the Cathaoirleach and all the Senators for facilitating debates on this urgent legislation in Seanad Éireann this week. I also thank the members of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage for providing the necessary waiver of pre-legislative scrutiny and the Chief Whip for enabling the Residential Tenancies (Deferment of Termination...

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Deferment of Termination Dates of Certain Tenancies) Bill 2022: Second Stage (27 Oct 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: I welcome the students to the Chamber today. I do not know what school they are from. First, I thank Senators for their contributions. I know we will get to debate some of the issues raised on Committee Stage. I am confident that the House will be able to agree and pass Second Stage today. I echo the comments of Senator Martin in thanking the Opposition, in particular, for being so...