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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Waterways Issues (15 Feb 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 239 to 242, inclusive, and 247 to 249, inclusive, together. Waterways Ireland proposes to update the Shannon Bye-laws and Canal Bye-laws which are more than 30 years old and no longer fit for purpose. The needs of users have changed, environmental landscape and health and safety considerations have developed significantly and the waterways themselves have...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Planning Issues (14 Feb 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: l am not going to comment on specific cases and nor do think that is appropriate

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Planning Issues (14 Feb 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: Nor do I think it is appropriate to bring specific case numbers into the House.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Planning Issues (14 Feb 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: I do not think it is appropriate.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Planning Issues (14 Feb 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: As I outlined in my opening statement, a root and branch reform of our planning system is under way through the new Planning and Development Bill and the provision of significant additional resources to and reform of An Bord Pleanála, which I think has been welcomed by everyone in this House. The statistics speak for themselves with the numbers of case files being heard and deliberated...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Planning Issues (14 Feb 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: I ask the Deputy to stay for the response.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Planning Issues (14 Feb 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: In conclusion, I have given my reply to the Deputy. It is disingenuous that he walked out while I was speaking. That really is disingenuous of the Deputy while I am here addressing a question that he bought here. I have given my reply to him and that is the end of that.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Planning Issues (14 Feb 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: I agree with that. It is disgraceful.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Planning Issues (14 Feb 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: At the outset, I will explain that An Bord Pleanála is independent in the performance of its functions under the planning Act, and the role of the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage with regard to the planning system is primarily to provide a policy and legislative framework under which the planning authorities, namely, the Office of the Planning Regulator, OPR, and An...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Schemes (14 Feb 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: The NPWS Farm Plan Scheme currently has approximately 340 participants. Works is continuing in my Department to verify and process annual payments to 191 participants, in compliance with the terms and conditions of the Scheme. Staff are working diligently to process payments and it is expected that all valid payments will have been made within weeks.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: I move amendment No. 11: In page 28, to delete line 11 and substitute the following: “(ii) on, in, over or under the maritime area,”.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: I move amendment No. 12: In page 30, line 13, after “means” to insert “(except in Part 3)”.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: I will address amendments Nos. 14, 31, 144 to 146, inclusive, 197, 198, 236, 238, 253, 335 to 337, inclusive, 345, 350, 358, 374, 375, 426, 448, 481, 534, 538, 542, 546, 615, 616, 618, 793, 794, 1154 and 1188 as tabled by Deputy Steven Matthews. Amendments Nos. 31, 144 to 146, inclusive, 197, 198, 236, 538, 542 and 546 relate to transport-orientated development. Amendment No. 426 relates to...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: It is happening through the DMURS.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: It is.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: As I understand it, a sustainable transport strategy is one delivered at local level through the local development plan process but also governed by national policies on sustainable mobility. Deputy Matthews also asked about the definition of transport-oriented development. That is being worked on as a Housing for All action between my Department and the Department of Transport. As I...