Results 101-120 of 2,085 for speaker:Malcolm Noonan in 'Written Answers'

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

Malcolm Noonan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 249 and 250 together. The Wildlife Act 1976 was sponsored by the Minister for Lands and came into operation on 1 June 1977. The Ministry responsible for nature conservation has moved across a number of Departments of State in the intervening years. The National Parks and Wildlife Service has been part of a number of Departments of State during this time. ...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wildlife Protection (11 Jul 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: The Wildlife Act 1976 is the principal national legislation providing for the protection of native wildlife and the control of some activities that may adversely affect wildlife. The rabbit is not a listed species under the fifth schedule of the Wildlife Act 1976, and therefore not afforded protection under Section 23 of that Act. Other species not listed in the fifth schedule (and therefore...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Animal Culls (11 Jul 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) of my Department is responsible for the implementation of the Wildlife Acts and the European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 477/2011), both of which deal with invasive alien species. The Grey Squirrel is already included on Part 2 of the Third Schedule to the 2011 Regulations. It is classed as an invasive...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Funding (10 Jul 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: As part of the combined response to the discovery of oiled seabirds off the South-East coast in early May this year, the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) of my Department liaised with the coastguard and the relevant local authorities in relation to both the response to and investigation into this pollution event. The NPWS has also been in contact with non-governmental organisations...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wildlife Regulations (10 Jul 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: I am committed to fair procedures in all that I and my Department does. As this question relates to an issue before the courts, I am precluded from making any other comment on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: National Parks and Wildlife Service (10 Jul 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: The establishment of a structured stakeholder forum is an action in the Strategic Action Plan for the renewal of the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS). It is hoped to establish the stakeholder forum by the end of Q1 2025 with a wide range of stakeholders. The NPWS would welcome the participation of the organisation referred to in the forum.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Hare Coursing (9 Jul 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: The National Coursing Meeting held by the Irish Coursing Club in Clonmel on 3rd, 4th & 5th February 2024 was monitored by NPWS staff. All reports of this event are now available on the NPWS website.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wildlife Regulations (9 Jul 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 398 to 402, inclusive, and 424 together. Under the terms of the Birds Directive (Directive 2009/147/EC) all Member States of the EU are bound to take measures to protect all wild birds and their habitats. The Directive prohibits, inter alia, the deliberate killing or capture of wild birds by any method, the removal of nests or the taking of eggs. There are...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Invasive Species Policy (9 Jul 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 413 and 414 together. While my Department's National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is responsible for legislation and policy around invasive alien species in Ireland, Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has the statutory responsibility for the protection, development, and management of Ireland’s rivers and streams together with 128,000 lake hectares....

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Natural Heritage Areas (9 Jul 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: I can confirm that I have received a request from the organization referenced to attend a meeting and my Department will be in touch to agree a date.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Tourism Industry (9 Jul 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: My Department acquired lands at the site mentioned in December 2023 with vacant possession. I have been advised that the previous owners of the lands had a bare licence arrangement with an individual for use of some of the lands as an airstrip. This arrangement was terminated and communicated to the individual in June 2023, by the previous owners, when the lands were going on the market...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Waterways Ireland (4 Jul 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 (2 Jul 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: The Gearagh site is owned largely by the ESB. The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) of my Department contributed as part of the stakeholder group to the management plan scoping exercise for the site undertaken by ESB International on behalf of the ESB in 2016/2017. Arising from that exercise, the NPWS received a Draft Gearagh Site Environmental Management Plan 2024 -2029 from...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Land Issues (2 Jul 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: Ireland, like all Member States, is bound by the requirements of the EU Habitats Directive. When a site is first proposed for inclusion within a Special Area of Conservation (SAC), a public notice of the proposed designation is published in national and local newspapers and on the website of the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) of my Department. Adverts are broadcast on radio...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Legislative Process (27 Jun 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: The Nature Restoration Regulation (also known as the Nature Restoration Law, NRL) was approved by a qualified majority vote (QMV) during the session of the Environment Council in Luxembourg on Monday 17th June 2024. The Regulation will enter into force 20 days after it is published in the EU Official Journal. An EU regulation is a binding legislative act that must be applied in its...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wildlife Protection (26 Jun 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: I understand that the National Parks and Wildlife Service of my Department had conducted an investigation in relation to the sale of electronic rodent traps by a retailer. Upon notification of the legal status of the traps, the retailer promptly removed them from sale and quarantined them until their UK-based manufacturer could collect them. The decision to prosecute is taken carefully...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wildlife Protection (26 Jun 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) of my Department has commenced a project to review and update wildlife legislation. This is an extensive review and is a multi-year project. It will examine closely the effectiveness of our legislation in protecting wildlife and regulating activities that adversely impact on wildlife and biodiversity. A first phase of public consultation will...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: National Parks and Wildlife Service (26 Jun 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: The information requested is being complied and will be forwarded to the Deputy in accordance with standing orders.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (26 Jun 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: The Nature Restoration Law (NRL) presents significant opportunities to support the achievement of nature, water and climate objectives, as well as substantial investments in rural economies and communities. The NRL sets out a framework for Member States to restore nature, with binding targets for a wide range of ecosystems including rivers, forests, oceans, urban areas and agricultural...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (26 Jun 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: The Barrow Blueway Project is a significant initiative which will support communities and create exciting opportunities for recreation and increasing people’s well-being. The greater level of use of the waterway and its towpath by visitors to the area will improve the local economy and support local services. Kildare County Council is the Project Manager for the Barrow Blueway Project...