Results 2,881-2,900 of 4,810 for speaker:Malcolm Noonan

Seanad: Water Environment (Abstractions and Associated Impoundments) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (22 Nov 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: This amendment has been drafted to bring clarity to the provisions of section 83 relating to abstractions by Irish Water from reservoirs of the ESB. It ensures that the ESB shall not be held liable for the effects of an abstraction that it has permitted from one of its reservoirs but that it is not undertaking itself.

Seanad: Water Environment (Abstractions and Associated Impoundments) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (22 Nov 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: The amendments will correct clerical inaccuracies in the text. Regarding amendment No. 22 and section 96(1)(c), "exercise all or any of the powers" is the correct phrase given section 95, the section referenced, provides for the powers of authorised persons rather than their functions. Amendment No. 23, to the chapeau of section 96(2), will correct a clerical error whereby reference should...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Schemes (22 Nov 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: My Department operates a grant scheme for rethatching houses that are more than ten years old and that are normal places of residence. The current maximum grant is €3,810; a higher grant (up to €5,714) may be payable for houses on specified Islands; for Medical Card holders, the maximum grant is €6,350, or up to 80% of the approved cost (€8,252 for specified...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Turf Cutting (22 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. Correspondence issued on 2nd November 2022 and larger maps have now been issued to the individual as requested.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Heritage Schemes (22 Nov 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: My role with regard to the protection and management of our architectural heritage is set out in the provisions of relevant legislation, as are the roles of local authorities and the responsibilities of owners. Part IV of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, gives primary responsibility to local authorities to identify and protect the architectural heritage by including...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wildlife Protection (22 Nov 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: My Department monitors the population trends of and status of wild bird species, in accordance with the requirements of Article 12 of the Birds Directive. This monitoring programme does not specifically monitor the effects of climate change on bird nesting habits. No adjustments to hedge-cutting obligations under the Wildlife Act are being considered at present.

Dublin City Safety Initiatives and Other Services: Statements (17 Nov 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: On behalf of my colleagues, the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Deputy Darragh O'Brien, and the Minister of State, Deputy Peter Burke, I welcome the opportunity to speak on the important issue of our capital city. I wish to inform the House of my Department's policy initiatives in Dublin city, including local authority funding, emergency services and housing. Like...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authorities (17 Nov 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: My Department is continuing to liaise with the Office of Public Works, which is the lead, on this matter. The question of the suggested legislation does not arise at this point.

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 the committee for affording me the opportunity to present these proposed planning and development (exempted development) regulations. The proposed regulations amend provisions in the principal Planning and Development Regulations 2001-2021 relating to development that is exempt from the requirement to obtain planning permission. Under the Planning and Development Act 2000, as...

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 am happy to address those issues. I will ask members of my team to come in on any specific items I cannot respond to. I agree wholeheartedly with the first point the Deputy made regarding communication. It is essential that there are good communication channels. We have good networks of local volunteer organisations, NGOs and public participation networks throughout the country that are...

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: Correct. Any further developments, or if decisions are to be made around the use of those buildings on a more permanent nature, will require planning permission, as per normal. My officials may come in on that. Again, I will take back the points the Deputy raised regarding people with leave to remain. It is important that we try to move the 26% of people the Deputy said are in direct...

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.