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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Turf Cutting (11 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: The Cessation of Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme (CTCCS) was established in 2011 for domestic turf cutters affected by the cessation of turf cutting on designated raised bogs. It comprises a payment of €1,500 per annum, index-linked, for 15 years, or relocation, where feasible, to a non-designated bog. The annual rate of payment was established following consultation with...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Environmental Policy (9 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: The Government welcomes the formal adoption of the Nature Restoration Regulation (NRL) by the European Parliament during its Plenary session on 27 February 2024 which paves the way for Member States to approve this position. Once the text is adopted by the Council, it will become law. The Regulation sets out a framework for Member States to restore nature, with binding targets for a wide...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: National Monuments (9 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: Legal proceedings to stop works on the 1916 Commemorative Centre project were initiated in the High Court against the State in the High Court in early 2016. At the same time the buildings were occupied illegally by protestors opposed to the project. While the High Court held on 18 March 2016, inter alia, that areas of Moore Street and surrounding streets were national monuments as had...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Legislative Process (9 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: The general scheme of the Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) Bill was published in December 2022. Following the scrutiny of the Joint Oireachtas Committee, my Department has been working in close collaboration with parliamentary drafters to develop this Bill. While it was initially hoped to publish it in 2023, the legal and technical complexity associated with this ground breaking legislation has...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Correspondence (9 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: Correspondence was received from the group in question and a further response will be issued shortly on the matters raised therein.

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

Malcolm Noonan: The information is set out in the following table. - Kestrel Wild Take Kestrel Wild Take Sparrow Hawk Wild Take Sparrow Hawk Wild Take Sparrow hawk Location Peregrine Wild Take Peregrine Wild Take Peregrine Location Year Licences Issued Licences Fulfilled Licences Issued ...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: National Parks and Wildlife Service (9 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 673 to 675, inclusive, together. The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) of my Department and, specifically, management at Killarney National Park are acutely aware of the impact that invasive species, such as deer and goats, can have on the habitats within the Park and, in particular, on native flora. The effective management and protection of nature...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: National Parks (9 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: The review of the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and the subsequent Strategic Action Plan for renewal of the NPWS, both published in 2022, highlight a number of areas that require development within the NPWS and underscore the need for taking a more strategic approach to the planning and operation of the National Parks System in Ireland. The recommendations include the development...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: National Parks (9 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 678 and 680 together. The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), which is part of my Department, continues to invest heavily in and is committed to tackling the spread of invasive species across our network of National Parks. In particular, the control of Rhododendron ponticum is difficult, costly, and labour intensive, but is seen as a vital priority....

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: National Parks and Wildlife Service (9 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: Ireland’s National Parks are managed as Category II National Parks under the criteria set out by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). A Category II National Park is defined as a large natural or near-natural area protecting large-scale ecological processes with characteristic species and ecosystems, which also have to have environmentally and culturally...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Schemes (9 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: My role as Minister of State with responsibility for Heritage 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 of local authorities. My Department provides financial support for the protection of eligible heritage buildings and historic structures through two grant...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Legislative Programme (9 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: The general scheme of the Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) Bill was published in December 2022. Following the scrutiny of the Joint Oireachtas Committee, my Department has been working in close collaboration with parliamentary drafters to develop this Bill. While it was initially hoped to publish it in 2023, the legal and technical complexity associated with this ground breaking legislation has...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (21 Mar 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: As a Statutory Consultee under the Planning and Development Acts, my Department made observations to Dublin City Council on 12 February 2024 within the relevant consultation period in relation to the Part 8 development for Martin Savage Park (Application reference 5032/23). My Department's observations are accessible in the public domain on the Dublin City Council planning portal which can...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (21 Mar 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 225 and 226 together. Under Article 82(3)(n) of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001, as amended, the Minister with responsibility for Heritage is notified of a proposed development where it appears to the authority that the development might have significant effects in relation to nature conservation. The National Parks and Wildlife Service...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Hedge Cutting (20 Mar 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 604, 605 and 661 together. I refer to the reply to Dáil Question No. 277 on 22 February 2024 which sets out the position in this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: National Parks and Wildlife Service (20 Mar 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: Under the National Raised Bog Restoration programme, conservation measures are undertaken on Ireland's protected raised bogs to restore these important habitats to favourable conservation status. This is done by restoring the water table to a level where the bog is wet enough to support the growth of sphagnum moss, which assists in the formation of peat. It is important to note that the...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wildlife Regulations (20 Mar 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: Deer hunting can occur in Ireland all year round, not just during the deer hunting open season. A landowner may apply for a permit under S42 of the Wildlife Acts 1976, as amended, to control deer on their land where serious damage is being caused. This hunting predominantly occurs on private land where hunters must have permission to hunt. Also deer are most active at dawn and dusk and are...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Waterways Issues (20 Mar 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: In accordance with a key commitment in the Programme for Government, a new revised and strengthened River Basin Management Plan will outline the national policies and high-level goals that will protect and restore our natural waters and will advance Ireland’s implementation of the Water Framework Directive. My Department is currently finalising the third River Basin Management Plan...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Architectural Heritage (20 Mar 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: Applications for funding under the Community Monuments Fund are assessed by an expert panel in my Department. Each application is taken on its merits and awarded points under a number of criteria as set out in the Community Monuments Fund Handbook. Applications for funding for 2024 are currently being assessed and I hope to make an announcement on projects awarded funding in mid-April.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: National Parks (7 Mar 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: I am happy to be in a position to provide more detail in relation to the sister-park arrangement between Glacier National Park in Montana and Killarney National Park. The agreement itself is initially of 5 year duration and will last until 2026, but there are provisions in place to extend it further with consent of both sides if desired. Agreements between Parks in different...