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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...

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

Malcolm Noonan: Arrangements have been put in place by all bodies under the aegis of my Department, which includes the Heritage Council, to facilitate the provision of information directly to members of the Oireachtas. This provides a speedy, efficient and cost effective system to address queries directly to the relevant bodies. The contact email address for the Heritage Council is oireachtas@heritagecouncil.ie.

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

Malcolm Noonan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 751, 762, 763, 764 and 807 together. The current declaration made under section 3 of the European Communities (Wildlife Act, 1976) (Amendment) Regulations 1986 (SI No. 254 of 1986) allowing for the control of certain wild bird species is due to expire on 30 April 2021. A decision on a new declaration covering the period 1 May 2021 to 30 April 2022 will be...

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

Malcolm Noonan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 756 and 757 together. The Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (URDF) was launched in 2018 to support more compact and sustainable development. The URDF is one of four funds established under the National Development Plan 2018-2027 and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage has responsibility for its implementation. The Fund is providing...

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

Malcolm Noonan: A method statement prepared by Galway County Council which outlines the methodology and environmental mitigation for the installation of 10km of fencing works along the N59 (Bunnakill to Oughterard) as part of the overall N59 Maam Cross-Oughterard Project, was approved in October 2019 following discussions between Galway County Council and the National Parks and Wildlife Service of my...

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

Malcolm Noonan: My Department provides financial support for the protection of eligible heritage buildings and historic structures through two grant schemes which are, in the main, administered by the local authorities. These are the Historic Structures Fund (HSF) and the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS). The HSF is for conservation and enhancement to heritage structures and historic buildings,...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme (21 Apr 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: I am advised that the annual payment for 2021 under the cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme issued to the applicant referred to in the Deputy’s question on 12April 2021. Annual payments under the scheme for qualifying applicants are generally made from the second quarter of each year in order to facilitate applicants in the provision of fuel for the following winter period.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (21 Apr 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: 1606. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the lack of orthognathic surgery provision in the south-east; and if a person (details supplied) will be given a date for a procedure. [18420/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Update on the Programme for Government: Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (20 Apr 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: I will start with the electoral reform Bill, which the committee is well familiar with, having given so much time and commitment towards the pre-legislative scrutiny on it. I thank the Chairman and the committee for the fantastic work and input into that. I have been following its progress over the past weeks. We have a number of sessions left and I look forward to that. It has been very...