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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.
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Free solar panels for Carlow schools
All Carlow schools are now eligible to avail of free solar panels as the government’s Solar for Schools initiative continues its rollout...
Team Mal Noonan
Oct 30, 2024
Figures show a retrofit surge for Carlow Kilkenny
Figures released by the SEAI show a significant uptick on home energy upgrade grants by households in Carlow and Kilkenny.
Team Mal Noonan
Sep 24, 2024
€458,000 for local peatlands and protected habitats restoration projects
Some more good news for nature today as I announced more than €450,000 funding for local community groups under the Peatlands and Natura...
Team Mal Noonan
Aug 8, 2024
Ireland’s record-breaking summer for solar energy
This week, we received welcome news that June and July were the two best months on record for solar energy. According to data from Green...
Team Mal Noonan
Aug 6, 2024
Kilkenny schools set to lead the solar revolution
93% of Kilkenny schools have applied for the government's free Solar for Schools scheme, which launched last November.
Team Mal Noonan
Feb 22, 2024
Milestone workshop on nature-based solutions for water quality
The first Nature-Based Solutions Strategy Workshop marked an important milestone in advancing the implementation of nature-based solutions.
Team Mal Noonan
Jan 17, 2024
'Seas off Wexford' - Ireland's newest and biggest SPA
Today I'm announcing 'Seas off Wexford', Ireland's BIGGEST EVER Special Protection Area for birds at 305,000 hectares.
Team Mal Noonan
Jan 11, 2024
A solar revolution for Kilkenny's schools
Schools in Kilkenny will be among the first to be able to apply for free solar panels when the Solar for Schools scheme opens next week.
Team Mal Noonan
Nov 23, 2023
Announcing Ireland's biggest EVER protected area for birds
The new North-West Irish Sea Special Protection Area will be designated under the EU Birds Directive and will cover more than 230k hectares.
Team Mal Noonan
Jul 13, 2023
820 farmers reap the rewards of restoring nature
Good news for nature as farmers in the northwest are rewarded with €2.4 million for delivering on-farm results
Team Mal Noonan
May 22, 2023
2,000 hectare nature restoration project announced
A 2,000 hectare restoration project is set to transform a valley in the Wicklow Mountains National Park with huge benefits for nature.
Team Mal Noonan
May 22, 2023
€75,000 grant funding for community-led Abbeyleix Bog restoration announced by Minister Noonan
I have approved grant funding of up to €75,000 to the Abbeyleix Bog Project for peatland restoration measures at Abbeyleix Bog in Co....
Malcolm Noonan
Aug 8, 2022
Cycle-Friendly Employer initiative launched by Minister Noonan
Cycle and pedestrian friendly cities are vibrant and thriving cities. We have a big collective job to do to reconfigure and reimagine our...
Malcolm Noonan
Jul 18, 2022
UN Ocean Conference in Lisbon addressed by Minister Noonan
During this week's UN Ocean Conference in Lisbon, Portugal, I spoke about marine protection, Ireland’s cooperation with small island...
Malcolm Noonan
Jun 28, 2022
Abbeyleix Bog visited by Minister Noonan
A long overdue ministerial visit to Abbeyleix Bod where my colleague, Minister Pippa Hackett, and I opened 'Urusla's Way' - a new walk...
Malcolm Noonan
Jun 17, 2022
€55m Green Transition Fund welcomed by Minister Noonan
A new €55 million ‘Green Transition’ fund has been announced today (June 16) to help businesses move away from fossil fuels and towards...
Malcolm Noonan
Jun 16, 2022
World Bicycle Day celebrated by Minister Noonan
Today is World Bicycle Day – a day when, as the United Nations puts it, we acknowledge “the uniqueness, longevity, and versatility of the...
Malcolm Noonan
Jun 3, 2022
May Newsletter from Minister Noonan
It was a busy and fulfilling month for me as Minister and in my Constituency. Here's my Top 5 from both: Top 5 as Minister (1)...
Malcolm Noonan
Jun 1, 2022
€160,000 grant funding for peatland conservation initiatives, announced by Minister Noonan
I have just approved the first round of grant funding of just over €160,000 to 16 local community groups and organisations for a variety...
Malcolm Noonan
May 19, 2022
National Biodiversity Week 2022 launched by Minister Noonan
Over 100 events are set to take place across the country as part of National Biodiversity Week 2022, which is coordinated by the Irish...
Malcolm Noonan
May 13, 2022
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