Results 181-200 of 1,864 for speaker:Malcolm Noonan in 'Written Answers'

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Architectural Heritage (6 Dec 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 209 and 245 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Correspondence (6 Dec 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: I can confirm that officials from the National Monuments Service of my Department are aware of the issues raised by this letter and have acknowledged same and are currently investigating the matters within.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Policies (6 Dec 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: There are a variety of protections in Ireland which apply to marine habitats and species.  Regarding marine Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) in particular, a large number of SAC sites with a marine component are designated in Irish law. Some of these sites are entirely marine, and some have a marine element, but also take in terrestrial area. All SAC sites with a marine component...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Meetings (6 Dec 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: The last meeting that I and officials of the National Parks & Wildlife Service held with FACE was on 10th February 2022. All requests for meetings from stakeholders are dealt with on an individual basis and facilitated as efficiently as my diary permits.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Charitable and Voluntary Organisations (6 Dec 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: The organisation referred to is an environmental non-governmental organisation and my Department does not fund or review its operational costs. It would not be appropriate for my Department to comment on the report of the Charity Regulator.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Strategies (6 Dec 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: Under Heritage Ireland 2030, the new national heritage plan, there is an action to advance the implementation of the National Landscape Strategy and complete a National Landscape Character Assessment. My Department is undertaking a workforce planning exercise currently and a proposal has been submitted for increased staffing resources to deliver this strategy and related priorities. It...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Projects (6 Dec 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: The Project referred to in the Question is a very significant initiative. It will support communities, and create exciting opportunities for recreation and ways to experience interesting places from new perspectives. Waterways Ireland obtained planning permission for the Project including the canal side works and the roadside works from Lowtown to Athy.  Kildare County Council is...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (1 Dec 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: There has been a notable increase in the number of judicial review cases taken against decisions of An Bord Pleanála (the Board) over the last number of years, many of which have related to Strategic Housing Development (SHD) cases of 100 housing units or more, or student accommodation or shared accommodation developments of 200 bed spaces or more. The sole mechanism for appealing...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Architectural Heritage (1 Dec 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: My role in regard to the protection and management of our architectural heritage is set out in the provisions of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended), as are the roles and responsibilities of local authorities and owners. Part IV of the Act gives primary responsibility to local authorities to identify and protect the built heritage in their area by including structures of...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (1 Dec 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: The second joint National Housing Strategy for Disabled People (NHSDP) 2022-2027, was launched on 14 January 2022 by my colleagues Minister Darragh O'Brien, Peter Burke and Anne Rabbitt.The new Strategy sets out the vision for the cooperation and collaboration of Government Departments, state agencies and others in delivering housing and the related supports for disabled people over the next...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Architectural Heritage (1 Dec 2022)

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, in...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: EU Regulations (1 Dec 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: The proposed EU Nature Restoration Regulation was published by the Commission in June 2022. Formal negotiations on the Regulation are now taking place between the Commission, Presidency (Czech) and Member States. A Memorandum for Government on the proposed Regulation was brought to Cabinet on 22 November. Cabinet noted the ongoing negotiations in relation to the proposed Regulation, and...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Invasive Species Policy (1 Dec 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: The Cormorant is native to Ireland and is monitored at a number of sites during its breeding and non-breeding seasons, in accordance with Article 12 of the EU Birds Directive. It is largely a coastal breeding bird and is not an invasive species, A portion of the Irish population nests inland in freshwater environments. A breeding survey, including Ireland’s inland waterways system, was...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Invasive Species Policy (1 Dec 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 194 and 207 together. The Cormorant is monitored at a number of sites during its breeding and non-breeding seasons, in accordance with Article 12 of the EU Birds Directive. It is largely a coastal breeding bird but a portion of the Irish population nests inland in freshwater environments. A breeding survey, including Ireland’s inland waterways system,...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: North-South Co-operation (1 Dec 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: The Narrow Water Bridge is a cross-border project led by Louth County Council and supported by the Shared Island Fund, which is designed to fund strategic north-south projects that implement the commitments and objectives on Shared Island set out in the Programme for Government. The bridge will connect Cornamucklagh near Omeath, Co Louth with Narrow Water near Warrenpoint, Co Down. Following...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Heritage Sites (1 Dec 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: The Community Monuments Fund was established in 2020 to provide investment in Ireland’s archaeological heritage. I recently announced details of the scheme for 2023 and look forward to receiving applications through the Local Authorities in February 2023. I would advise anyone who has an interest to contact their Local Authority. This funding is prioritised for Local Authorities,...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: National Parks and Wildlife Service (29 Nov 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: The Cormorant is native to Ireland and is monitored at a number of sites during its breeding and non-breeding seasons, in accordance with Article 12 of the EU Birds Directive. It is largely a coastal breeding bird but a portion of the Irish population nests inland in freshwater environments. A breeding survey, including Ireland’s inland waterways system, was conducted in recent years....

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (29 Nov 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: Pathway 4 of Housing for All sets out a blueprint to address vacancy and make efficient use of our existing housing stock. Many areas of cities, towns and villages of all sizes face the blight of vacant properties, which, if brought back into use, could add real vibrancy and provide new accommodation in those areas. The Croí Cónaithe (Towns) Fund is a key initiative which underpins...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Special Areas of Conservation (29 Nov 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: A site-specific conservation objectives document was published for River Boyne and River Blackwater SAC (site code 002299) in December 2021. It is available at the following link: www.npws.ie/sites/default/files/protected-sites/conservation _objectives/CO002299.pdf. This document contains a conservation objective for each of the habitats and species listed in the Habitats Directive for...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Special Areas of Conservation (29 Nov 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: Sites designated under the Habitats Directive must be managed, conserved and protected in accordance with the provisions of Article 6 of the Directive. Article 6.1 of the Directive requires Member States to establish the necessary conservation measure.