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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Private Rented Accommodation (29 Apr 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: The Residential Tenancies Acts 2004 to 2021 provide strong protections regarding the lawful termination of tenancies. In any notice of termination served after six months of a tenancy commencement, a landlord must state a reason for the termination in accordance with the limited allowable grounds under the legislation. The legislation also provides for specific notices periods to be served...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Private Rented Accommodation (29 Apr 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: I agree. In terms of the effectiveness of these questions, it would be useful to have the question directed at the particular Department. We will give a response in terms of the responsibilities and the role of the Residential Tenancies Board, RTB, but I acknowledge the fact that this is a question that is better directed at the Department of Justice. The RTB was established as an...

Planning and Development, Heritage and Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2021: Order for Second Stage (28 Apr 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

Planning and Development, Heritage and Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (28 Apr 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I thank Deputies for providing me with the opportunity to set out the provisions of the Planning and Development, Heritage and Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2021. This technical Bill is necessary to allow for the transfer of functions relating to heritage under a number of enactments to the Minister for Housing, Local Government and...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wildlife Protection (28 Apr 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 432 and 450 together. I expect to make a decision on this matter shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Invasive Plant Species (28 Apr 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: I understand that Fingal County Council has recently applied for funding through my Department's Local Authority Biodiversity Grant Scheme to address the sea buckthorn issue in the area. My Department's National Parks and Wildlife Service is preparing a tender request for expertise to carry out a review of sea buckthorn in Ireland. This request is at an advanced stage and aims to: 1) review...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: National Parks (28 Apr 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: It should be noted that while the National Parks and Wildlife Service of my Department does licence hunting of Deer, my Department does not own the deer population. Wild deer in the State are protected under the Wildlife Acts. They roam freely throughout the countryside and are present in many parts of the country. Deer, albeit larger, are like other wild animals in this country and it...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (28 Apr 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: My Department is currently finalising the drafting of a new National Policy on Architecture, which will support and be supported by long–term planning and built environment strategies and will assist in addressing key issues including societal well-being, climate change and urban regeneration, such as through the Town Centre First policy, currently in preparation. As the Deputy...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wildlife Conservation (28 Apr 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: The latest review of Birds of Conservation Concern in Ireland was published in the last couple of weeks. I have met with BirdWatch Ireland staff who were among the authors of the report to discuss it and I am considering the various issues  arising.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Turf Cutting (28 Apr 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: Ireland, like all EU Member States, is bound by the requirements of the Habitats Directive and the Birds Directive. These Directives aim to ensure the protection of habitats and species which have been selected for conservation within special areas of conservation and special protection areas. Ireland's approach is to recognise the traditional right to cut turf for domestic purposes, while...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Tourism Industry (28 Apr 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: The National Parks and Wildlife Service of my Department has been involved in discussions with the zoo sector throughout the period of the pandemic in connection with difficulties faced by the sector as a result of the Covid-19 restrictions and to consider how my Department might be of assistance. In November 2020, Minister O’Brien and  I announced funding of...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wildlife Data (28 Apr 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: When granting planning permission for wind turbines or wind farms, planning authorities may in some cases include post-construction monitoring as a condition of that planning permission. Carcass searching around the base of some or all of the turbines in the target wind-farm may be part of such post-construction monitoring. Such data, as a condition of planning consent, would generally be...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wildlife Control (22 Apr 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: I refer to the reply to Questions Nos 751, 762, 763, 764 and 807 of 21 April 2021 which sets out the position in this matter.

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Apr 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: Is mór an onóir dom a bheith ag caint anseo inniu ar an Bille um Ghníomhú ar son na hAeráide agus um Fhorbairt Ísealcharbóin (Leasú). I am honoured to speak as the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill is introduced into the Dáil. It represents a pivotal moment for the nation, for us as politicians and for me on a personal...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Environmental Policy (21 Apr 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: The National Parks and Wildlife Service of my Department has published a comprehensive review of the status of the mink in Ireland as part of its Irish Wildlife Manuals series. This review also examined various management strategies for mink control and explored the feasibility of eradicating the species from the country. Based on experiences in other countries and taking into account...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Office of Public Works (21 Apr 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: My role with regard to the protection and management of our archaeological and architectural heritage is set out in the provisions of relevant legislation, including the Planning Acts and the National Monuments Acts, as are the roles of local authorities and the responsibilities of owners. In the context of a particular building or historic structure, the best advice is generally to contact...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Electoral Commission (21 Apr 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: The Programme for Government – Our Shared Future – commits to the establishment of an Electoral Commission for Ireland, which will take on a range of electoral functions. In October 2020, the Government approved the drafting of a General Scheme of an Electoral Reform Bill which would, inter alia, provide for the establishment of a statutory, independent Electoral Commission. The...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Hen Harriers (21 Apr 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: My Department is scheduling the Inter-departmental meeting for a final review of the Hen Harrier threat response plan in the coming days. A publication date for the Plan will be announced pending the outcome of this final review meeting.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Waterways Issues (21 Apr 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: Waterways Ireland manages the Royal Canal, Grand Canal, Barrow Line and Barrow Navigation under the provisions of the Canals Act 1986 (Bye Laws) 1988 (Statutory Instrument No 247 / 1988). The Canals Act 1986 and the Heritage Act 2018 provide primary legislation empowering Waterways Ireland to make Bye Laws regarding the management of these waterways. Bye Law 38(s) of the Canals Act 1986...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Office of Public Works (21 Apr 2021)

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 however, to local authorities to identify and protect the architectural heritage by...