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Water Services (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2022: Second Stage (15 Sep 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." On behalf of the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Deputy Darragh O'Brien, I am happy to have the opportunity to outline the Bill before the Dáil. The purpose of the Bill is to separate Irish Water, also known as Uisce Éireann, from its parent company, Ervia, and establish it as a stand-alone national...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Building Regulations (15 Sep 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: I thank the Senator for raising the matter. I am aware that she has consistently raised it with my colleagues, the Minister of State, Deputy Burke, and the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Deputy Darragh O'Brien. The Senator has described the trauma experienced by the residents. It is critically important that they have certainty. That is what we are attempting to...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Building Regulations (15 Sep 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: I thank the Senator again for raising this important issue. The content of this report confirms what we already know, namely, that there is a significant and widespread issue with defects in a large number of apartments and duplexes built during the Celtic tiger years. On behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, I assure the Seanad of this...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Heritage Sites (15 Sep 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: Rinn Dúin deserted medieval settlement and Castle is not in my ownership, nor in the care of my Department or the OPW. It is a Recorded Monument protected in accordance with the National Monuments Acts 1930 to 2014, and is in private ownership. Reopening of the Castle is therefore a matter for the private owner. I understand that the site has received funding through the Heritage...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Heritage Schemes (15 Sep 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: While there is no scheme specifically for the Shannon Callows, my Department's National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS) operates an agri-environmental scheme, on a national basis, referred to as the NPWS Farm Plan Scheme. This scheme exists to support landowners who farm for nature, both financially and by way of expert advice. An Expression of Interest form for the Farm Plan...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Social Welfare Eligibility (14 Sep 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue. It is a very challenging situation. Unfortunately, in matters like this nothing is clear-cut. The Government recognises the crucial role that family carers play in Irish society and is fully committed to their support through a range of supports and services. This commitment is recognised in both the programme for Government and the national...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Social Welfare Eligibility (14 Sep 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: This is the correct Chamber to raise such a situation. It is important for the Deputy's constituent to be aware of that. There is a broader issue about making this information clearer to families in that situation. The information should be made clear on the forms and at point of contact, such as websites, etc. Perhaps the Deputy's constituent was not aware of it. I hope he can bring it...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Proposed Legislation (14 Sep 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: Yes. That is not the intention. The intention is to try to make it as swift and clean as possible. I appreciate the frustration of the House and both Deputies in particular as well as that of the landowners the Deputy spoke about. I give my assurance that, if it requires it, I will sit down and look at where the obstacles are. I will organise a meeting with both Deputies in the next week...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Proposed Legislation (14 Sep 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: If it was useful or was agreeable to the Ceann Comhairle, I think we could.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Proposed Legislation (14 Sep 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: I appreciate that.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Proposed Legislation (14 Sep 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: Before I read the reply, it is with regret that we are here again this evening. I thank the Ceann Comhairle for his intervention in trying to get this forward. Like you, I want this matter resolved once and for all to give clarity to those landowners that the Deputies talk about and to get this important Bill over the line. As the Deputies will be aware, the Bill was originally presented to...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (14 Sep 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: 87. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to an issue concerning the accessibility to fibre broadband for a remote working hub (details supplied); if the matter will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44394/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Historical Conflicts (14 Sep 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: The question of exhuming the remains of The Invincibles and removing them from Kilmainham Gaol to the Republican Plot at Glasnevin was suggested a number of years ago by the late historian, Dr. Shane Kenna. It has also been the subject of a number of calls within various County Councils, including with a Motion raised in Dublin City Council Chambers. In parallel, contradictory views have...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Architectural Heritage (14 Sep 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: I am committed to working in partnership with all stakeholders in the heritage sector, and welcome An Taisce's highlighting of historic buildings at risk. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wildlife Regulations (14 Sep 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: My Department's National Parks & Wildlife Service has a role in providing advice to home owners about bats in houses and the options for managing them. The most recent advice leaflet (Bats in Houses: Guidance for Householders) can be found at the following link: www.npws.ie/sites/default/files/publications/pdf/NPWS%20Bat% 20Leaflet%202015.pdf Where disturbance is being caused by a...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Architectural Heritage (14 Sep 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 227 and 228 together. 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, which I launched in December 2021, my Department has undertaken to “investigate and work to resolve the urgent issue of...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Waterways Issues (14 Sep 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: The project mentioned by the Deputy is a significant initiative which will support communities, create exciting recreational opportunities including ways to experience interesting places from new perspectives. Waterways Ireland obtained planning permission for the entire 46km of the Barrow Blueway Project including the canal side works and the roadside works from Lowtown to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (14 Sep 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: 470. To ask the Minister for Health the steps that he will take regarding pay disparity between Section 38 and Section 39 workers, as in the case of an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44406/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (14 Sep 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: 570. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1775 of 26 July 2022, the details of the mentioned enhancement of mental health services through the allocation of additional funding for mental health in 2023. [44790/22]

Green Hydrogen Strategy Bill 2022: Second Stage [Private Members] (14 Jul 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after “That” and substitute the following: "Dáil Éireann resolves that, in light of the ongoing consultation of interested stakeholders on the preparation of a hydrogen strategy, the response period for which will close in eight weeks' time, the Green Hydrogen Strategy Bill 2022 be deemed to be read a second time this day...