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Nature Restoration Law: Motion [Private Members] (12 Jun 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: -----a nature restoration plan and it is important that people are aware of that. Again, I welcome what has largely been a constructive debate. I welcome the fact we can debate it in a mature way and give assurances. This is a much broader issue than just agricultural lands or annexe 1 habitats. It is far-reaching. It is going to involve participation of local government and of many...

Nature Restoration Law: Motion [Private Members] (12 Jun 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: Again, just to reassure on that, what it will deliver for us is better water quality, an enhanced ability of our landscape to purify our water, climate mitigation and nature-based solutions to mitigate flooding, such as the flooding we saw across the country this spring, which was particularly acute. I remind Members that Article 11.11 of the NRL states "Member States shall ensure that the...

Nature Restoration Law: Motion [Private Members] (12 Jun 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: I welcome the debate. Before I respond to some of the comments, I will put on the record that the comments made by Deputy Mattie McGrath about the Environmental Protection Agency are an absolute disgrace. I call on the Deputy to withdraw them and to correct the record of the Dáil in respect of what he said. His anti-science world view is not welcome in this Chamber. We are seeing it...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Cross-Border Co-operation (12 Jun 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: The Ulster Canal restoration is a flagship North-South project, supported by the Shared Island Fund, managed by Waterways Ireland and overseen by my Department. The project is a 13km restoration from Clones in Co. Monaghan to Upper Lough Erne, and includes a new canal basin and harbour at Clones, a new canal, 5 access bridges, 4 minor road bridges, 3 masonry arc bridges, a new aqueduct at...

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Report Stage (11 Jun 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: I move amendment No. 111: In page 62, to delete lines 13 and 14 and substitute the following: “15.(1)This Act shall not operate to restrict or otherwise affect the functions of a Minister of the Government or the Commissioners under the National Monuments Acts 1930 to 2014 or the Historic and Archaeological Heritage and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023. (2)The performance by a...

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Report Stage (11 Jun 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: I can assure the Deputy that it is a straightforward amendment being introduced to provide for the recent enactment of the Historic and Archaeological Heritage and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023. Given the anticipated phased commencement of that Act, it is important that section 15 of the Bill is restructured to make references to both the historic and archaeological heritage Act and the...

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Report Stage (11 Jun 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: I move amendment No. 112: In page 62, line 28, to delete “identified and”. The majority of these amendments are minor and grammatical in nature, resultant of the ongoing process of quality assurance that has been proceeding throughout the legislative process. This Bill, one of the largest in the history of the State, has over 500 sections and, therefore, it is natural to...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Parking Provision (11 Jun 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), within my Department, has confirmed that the issue has been reviewed and the resolution is underway and expected to be in place before the end of this month.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: National Parks and Wildlife Service (11 Jun 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: I can confirm that my Department owns 46 residential properties, all of which are controlled by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), in connection with their functions in the management of our National Parks and Nature Reserves. - Occupied Unoccupied/Uninhabitable/Heritage ruins Residential Properties 39 7

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Waterways Issues (11 Jun 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: Waterways Ireland is a North/South Implementation Body established under the British Irish Agreement of 10 April 1998. It is funded by my Department and the Department for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland. The information requested is not held in my Department. Arrangements have been put in place by all bodies under the aegis of my Department to facilitate the provision of information...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: National Parks and Wildlife Service (11 Jun 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) of my Department recognises and highly appreciates the beneficial working relationships it has with individuals who provide valuable services to the NPWS. While I am not in a position to comment on individual cases, I can confirm that my Department is continuing to work on progressing this matter with a view to resolving the issues involved as...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: National Parks (11 Jun 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: Páirc Náisiúnta na Mara, Ciarraí, is Ireland’s newest and largest National Park and our first marine National Park. The creation of the Páirc fulfils a Programme for Government commitment, and brings together some of the most significant and diverse sites in Ireland's territory for marine and coastal biodiversity, as well as a wealth of archaeological, cultural...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Traffic Management (11 Jun 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: Waterways Ireland is a North/South Implementation Body established under the British Irish Agreement of 10 April 1998. It is funded by my Department and the Department for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland. The information requested is not held in my Department. Arrangements have been put in place by all bodies under the aegis of my Department to facilitate the provision of information...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defective Building Materials (30 May 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: On the NSAI review of IS 465, the ongoing work is autonomous. An interagency defective concrete block technical matters steering group was established to inform and guide the NSAI review of a number of relevant standards, including IS 465, and the impact, if any, on foundations and the effect, if any, on full cavity-fill insulation on homes susceptible to defective block work. This work has...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defective Building Materials (30 May 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: There is rigour and detailed scientific analysis attached to the process adopted by the NSAI. As I stated, the review mechanism was put in place within a year of the Act and the process is ongoing. There is also a process for a three-year review. Deputy Mac Lochlainn is correct that it is grant scheme but it is very much enhanced from the previous 2020 grant scheme, with a 100% grant,...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defective Building Materials (30 May 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: That is what it is. There is a revised application process that removes the financial barrier to scheme entry. All of these are in place. There is provision for alternative accommodation costs. A Government guarantee is provided with regard to remediation works, other than the full demolition and rebuild, through eligibility for a second grant, if required, for a period of up to 40 years....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defective Building Materials (30 May 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: Cuirim fáilte roimh na daltaí agus na múinteoirí ó Ghaelscoil Osraí, Contae Chill Chainnigh. I propose to take Questions Nos. 63 and 66 together. As the Deputy is aware, the Minister, Deputy O’Brien, commenced the Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Act 2022 on 22 June 2023. It contains the enhanced grant...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Housing Provision (30 May 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: I will not get into a response on specific projects. The local authorities are delivering affordable homes with funding approval in place to assist with the delivery of more than 4,135 purchase and cost-rental homes across 21 local authorities with support of more than €335 million from the affordable housing fund. Again, I will not get into specifics about-----

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Housing Provision (30 May 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: That is what the AHF is for.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Housing Provision (30 May 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: Yes.