Results 4,401-4,420 of 4,718 for speaker:Malcolm Noonan

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Special Protection Areas (24 Mar 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: Subject to the provisions of regulation 41 of the European Communities (Bird and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011, where the Minister refuses to give consent to an activity requiring consent within a special protection area, in accordance with regulation 30 of the regulations, a person (owner or occupier or user) may be eligible to compensation of an amount equal to the loss suffered by...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Special Protection Areas (24 Mar 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: Ireland, like all Member States, is bound by the requirements of the EU Nature Directives. The Habitats Directive and the Birds Directive aim to ensure the protection of habitats and species which have been selected for conservation within special areas of conservation and special protection areas. The Directives have been transposed into national law under the European Communities (Birds...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Turf Cutting (24 Mar 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: Wildlife Conservation (24 Mar 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: My Department is responsible for the implementation of the Wildlife Acts and the European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011, both of which underpin the legislative and policy framework for the protection and conservation of our natural heritage. In particular, the 2011 Regulations transpose two key pieces of EU nature legislation: the...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Bodies (24 Mar 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: The legal basis for the Wildlife Advisory Council was contained in the Wildlife Act 1976. The relevant section, Section 13 (Wildlife Advisory Council), of the Act was repealed by Section 4 of the Heritage Act 1995.  The Wildlife Advisory Council Order, 1978 (S.I No.79 of 1978) made under Section 13 then ceased to have effect on repeal of the section. The Heritage Act 1995...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wildlife Protection (24 Mar 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: While exact plans for the establishment of the unit have not been published I envisage that this will happen over the summer.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Covid-19 Pandemic (24 Mar 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: 866. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her attention has been drawn to correspondence to his office from a person (details supplied) with a suggestion regarding the return to school procedure; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14646/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (24 Mar 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: 1131. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to delays facing electrical instrumentation apprentices in obtaining a qualification; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14896/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (24 Mar 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: 1506. To ask the Minister for Health the progress which the HSE is making in its process for considering the scope and application of long-term residential care visiting restrictions in the context of the framework of restrictive measures, the roll-out of the Covid-19 vaccine and the level of disease in the community as tasked by NPHET; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14489/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (24 Mar 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: 1560. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to correspondence to his office from a person (details supplied) with a suggestion regarding the return to school procedure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14645/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Paediatric Services (24 Mar 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: 1795. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the delays facing children awaiting pain management assessment and treatment as raised by a group (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15457/21]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Gorse Burning (11 Mar 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: In terms of reassurance, it is important to note that significant conversations are taking place in regard to the next CAP strategic plan, looking at results-based payments for Natura 2000 sites, special protected areas, SPAs, and special areas of conservation, SACs. Those conversations are ongoing. It is fair to say that there has been a significant increase in investment in our national...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Gorse Burning (11 Mar 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: I visited the Wicklow Mountains National Park this week and I met Wesley Atkinson and Hugh McAlinden, two members of the National Parks and Wildlife Service team the Deputy knows. I witnessed at first hand very significant damage to the habitat there. It was quite disturbing to see it close up. I thank our team in the National Parks and Wildlife Service, the fire service, An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Horticulture Sector (11 Mar 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: I have established a working group under an independent chairman, Dr. Munoo Prasad, to examine the issues which had been identified during the Review of the use of Peat Moss in the Horticultural Industry. It is comprised of representatives of the relevant Government Departments, State Bodies, Environmental Non-Governmental Organisations and of various sectors within the horticultural...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Agriculture Schemes (10 Mar 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: My Department recognises the positive role that farming can play in addressing biodiversity loss. The NPWS Farm Plan Scheme operates nationally, targeting various habitats and species by working proactively with farmers to go above and beyond their statutory requirements. While there is no specific ‘Shannon Callows Farm Plan Scheme’, a number of farmers in the Shannon...

Seanad: Private Rental Sector: Motion (8 Mar 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: Go raibh maith agat a Chathaoirligh, agus guím Lá Idirnáisiúnta na mBan sona do cách. Cosúil leis an Seanadóir Craughwell, níl agam ach beagán Gaeilge ach táim ag déanamh iarrachta gach lá. I want to start by thanking Senators Warfield, Boylan, Gavan and Ó Donnghaile for tabling this motion. The exchange in the last...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Turf Cutting (4 Mar 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: I am advised that my Department is liaising with the Department of the Taoiseach in relation to the activity referred to in the Deputy's Question. Any undertaking of the activity would be subject to public health COVID-19 pandemic guidelines and any health and safety protocols issued by the relevant associations, as well as the Birds and Habitats Directives.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Hedge Cutting (4 Mar 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: The dates for the cutting of hedges are set down in primary legislation. Section 40 of the Wildlife Acts Act prohibits the cutting of vegetation, with certain strict exemptions, from 1 March to 31 August. I do not have the discretion to extend this period into March. There is provision in the legislation for certain exemptions in respect of cutting vegetation in the ordinary course of...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Heritage Sites (4 Mar 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 97 and 100 together. 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. As Minister, I am the owner or guardian under the...

Housing Shared Equity Loan Scheme: Motion [Private Members] (3 Mar 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate. We need to debate housing policies vigorously to ensure they are fit for purpose. There is so much at stake when we are faced with our housing crisis. It is incumbent on every party to put forward solid ideas that will deliver on the ground. Our national housing crisis demands a major response and this Government has stepped up to...