Recent news & updates

Here, you'll find updates on my progress as Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform and T.D. for Carlow-Kilkenny. Click on the categories below to filter my posts for the issues you're interested in.

Government’s new National Policy on Architecture launched by Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

3 days ago

Government’s new National Policy on Architecture launched by Minister Noonan

Today, I launched the Government’s new National Policy on Architecture, following its recent approval by cabinet. The new policy, ‘Places...

Over €4m in funding for 512 Built Heritage projects across Ireland announced by Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

Mar 8

Over €4m in funding for 512 Built Heritage projects across Ireland announced by Minister Noonan

€4m in funding to be shared by 512 built heritage projects across 31 local authorities Projects funded include: Blarney Walled Gardens,...

€1.75m funding for 13 Historic Towns (including Callan & Carlow Town) announced by Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

Mar 2

€1.75m funding for 13 Historic Towns (including Callan & Carlow Town) announced by Minister Noonan

Today, I am delighted to announce a significant €1.75m in funding for 13 Historic Towns (including Callan and Carlow Town) under the...

Heritage Ireland 2030 launched by Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

Feb 22

Heritage Ireland 2030 launched by Minister Noonan

Today I launched with my Governmental colleagues Heritage Ireland 2030 - a plan that represents a major step forward for structured...

#TownCentresFirst policy launched with Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

Feb 4

#TownCentresFirst policy launched with Minister Noonan

Major new strategy to tackle vacancy, combat dereliction, and breathe new life into town centres Network of Town Regeneration Officers to...

Ten-year Sceilg Mhichíl Management Plan launched by Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

Dec 17, 2021

Ten-year Sceilg Mhichíl Management Plan launched by Minister Noonan

I'm delighted to launch a new ten-year Sceilg Mhichíl Management Plan to establish firm commitments to protect and conserve one of our...

Historic Structures Fund Irish-language shopfront scheme applications encouraged by Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

Dec 16, 2021

Historic Structures Fund Irish-language shopfront scheme applications encouraged by Minister Noonan

The conservation of historic shopfronts is a cause close to my heart and I am delighted that a dedicated stream for Irish-language...

New strategy for the vernacular heritage launched by Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

Dec 10, 2021

New strategy for the vernacular heritage launched by Minister Noonan

I am delighted to launch A Living Tradition - A Strategy to Enhance the Understanding, Minding, and Handing on of Our Built Vernacular...

2022 Community Monuments Fund opening call announced by Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

Nov 17, 2021

2022 Community Monuments Fund opening call announced by Minister Noonan

The 2022 Community Monuments Fund is Now Open! - YouTube Today, I am announcing the opening of calls to the 2022 Community Monuments...

Recommendations for Tentative List of potential World Heritage Properties received by Minister

Malcolm Noonan

Nov 10, 2021

Recommendations for Tentative List of potential World Heritage Properties received by Minister

Today, I welcome receipt of recommendations from an Expert Advisory Group (EAG) I appointed last June to review applications to become...

2022 Historic Structures Fund and Built Heritage Investment Scheme launched by Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

Nov 5, 2021

2022 Historic Structures Fund and Built Heritage Investment Scheme launched by Minister Noonan

Today, I am launching the Built Heritage Investment Scheme and the Historic Structures Fund for 2022. With €8m in funding across both...

#Budget2022 Statement delivered by Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

Oct 14, 2021

#Budget2022 Statement delivered by Minister Noonan

I was so very proud to be able to deliver in Dáil Éireann this afternoon my speech on #Budget2022. The two below clips include details...

Malcolm Noonan

Aug 26, 2021

Looking back: A year in Government

Skip to see my work in 2020/2021 as Minister for Heritage and Electoral Reform It is now over 18 months since the General Election of...

€2.2 million INSTAR+ archaeological research programme announced by Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

Aug 16, 2021

€2.2 million INSTAR+ archaeological research programme announced by Minister Noonan

Fittingly during Heritage Week, Minister Malcolm Noonan has announced the establishment of a €2.2 million archaeological research...

#HeritageWeek2021 welcomed by Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

Aug 13, 2021

#HeritageWeek2021 welcomed by Minister Noonan

Today marks the start of #HeritageWeek2021! And it's the second Heritage Week taking place in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Like...

National Monuments Service's 'Protect Our Past' Campaign launched by Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

Jul 13, 2021

National Monuments Service's 'Protect Our Past' Campaign launched by Minister Noonan

Today the National Monuments Service in my Department of Housing, Local Government, and Heritage and The Office of Public Works (OPW) are...

Funding for restoration of historic Tom Clarke Irish-language shopfront announced by Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

Jul 9, 2021

Funding for restoration of historic Tom Clarke Irish-language shopfront announced by Minister Noonan

(Photos: 1908 courtesy of National Library of Ireland. 2021 Department of Housing, Local Govt and Heritage) I'm thrilled to announce...

#HeritageWeek2021 launched by Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

Jun 16, 2021

#HeritageWeek2021 launched by Minister Noonan

Share in the joy of heritage – Heritage Council launches National Heritage Week Open the door to heritage is the message from the...

Community Monuments Fund awards 2021 announced by Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

Jun 15, 2021

Community Monuments Fund awards 2021 announced by Minister Noonan

The Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Mr Malcolm Noonan, TD, today announced the approval of grants for a wide range...

Applications to HSF under Irish-language shopfront stream invited by Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

May 13, 2021

Applications to HSF under Irish-language shopfront stream invited by Minister Noonan

Earlier this year I announced a collaboration with my colleagues Ministers Catherine Martin and Jack Chambers to support the care and...