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.
Free solar panels for Carlow schools
A new nature reserve for Kilkenny
Budget '25: A historic budget for Nature and Heritage
Official opening of Troyswood Water Treatment Plant
Swap, don't shop this Halloween!
Well water testing should be made free
Kilkenny City water supply removed from EPA's ‘at risk’ list
€458,000 for local peatlands and protected habitats restoration projects
At last! Nature Restoration Law finally approved!
Nature Restoration in Glenveagh National Park
Farming for Water fund to improve water quality
The new National Biodiversity Action Plan is here!
Milestone workshop on nature-based solutions for water quality
'Seas off Wexford' - Ireland's newest and biggest SPA
Natterjack toadlet release brings to 1,600 the number released in 2023
Announcing Ireland's biggest EVER protected area for birds
ADOPTED! The European Parliament votes to Restore Nature!
Protecting our peatlands - community groups to share €290,000 funding
A crucial vote on the Nature Restoration Law
Marking World Ocean Day in Cork