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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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National Bike Week celebrated in Kilkenny by Minister Noonan
Kilkenny Bike Fest rounded off a lot of activities for National Bike Week. Kitty and Stephen enjoyed the off-road cycle although Mayor...
Malcolm Noonan
May 22, 2022
Blue Flag and Green Coast Awards welcomed by Minister Noonan
I welcome the announcement that a total of 156 Blue Flag and Green Coast awards were presented for beaches and marinas at 95 sites around...
Malcolm Noonan
May 20, 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
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...
Malcolm Noonan
May 18, 2022
Biodiversity Week 2022 event - Bat Walk at Dusk @ Kilkenny Castle - attended by Minister Noonan
Tonight, Bat Conservation Ireland gave a bat walk at Kilkenny Castle. These nocturnal mammals, while not blind, rely on echolocation to...
Malcolm Noonan
May 16, 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
€20.6m LIFE IP Wild Atlantic Nature project launched by Minister Noonan as Biodiversity Week begins
Today, in Ballycroy, Co Mayo, I officially launched the €20.6m LIFE IP Wild Atlantic Nature project. I was really delighted to be in the...
Malcolm Noonan
May 13, 2022
Legacy4LIFE programme launched by Minister Noonan
I have just launched Legacy4LIFE, a programme developed by An Taisce, the Irish National Trust, to develop community based supports for...
Malcolm Noonan
May 12, 2022
NPWS Action Plan - with €55m invested - published by Minister Noonan
The renewal of the National Parks and Wildlife Service is the keystone action in this Government’s response to the biodiversity emergency...
Malcolm Noonan
May 4, 2022
Garda investigation into Galway bog fire supported by Minister Noonan
Minister Malcolm Noonan has supported a full investigation by An Garda Siochana into the causes of a major fire at Curraghline bog in...
Malcolm Noonan
Apr 28, 2022
Living Bog project, completing restoration work on 12 sites, commended by Minister Noonan
The Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan T.D., has commended the peatland restoration work of the ‘The...
Malcolm Noonan
Mar 8, 2022
Move to confer protection on Basking sharks announced by Minister Noonan
Work has been underway in my Department for a number of months to progress protections for the Basking shark and I’m delighted to be able...
Malcolm Noonan
Mar 3, 2022
World Wildlife Day 2022 marked by Minister Noonan
Today, 03/03/22, marks World Wildlife Day, which will be celebrated worldwide under the theme of “Recovering key species for ecosystem...
Malcolm Noonan
Mar 3, 2022
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...
Malcolm Noonan
Feb 22, 2022
New Home Energy Grant Scheme welcomed by Minister Noonan
The Home Energy Upgrade Scheme launched today by Minister Eamon Ryan is another big win for the Green Party and will prove key in...
Malcolm Noonan
Feb 8, 2022
World Wetlands Day 2022 celebrated by Minister Noonan
On World Wetlands Day, I’d like to commend the great work being done in communities across the country at a local level to enhance our...
Malcolm Noonan
Feb 2, 2022
Irish Environmental Network meeting with Minister Noonan
Many thanks to the Irish Environmental Network for a positive, engaging, and productive conversation today. I was delighted to introduce...
Malcolm Noonan
Jan 26, 2022
Peatlands Community Engagement Scheme 2022 announced by Minister Noonan
I’m delighted to announce the largest allocation of funding to date for the Peatland Community Engagement Scheme. This year, for the...
Malcolm Noonan
Jan 7, 2022
Passing of Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021 welcomed by Minister Noonan
The passage of the Maritime Area Planning Bill is a critical and hugely welcome development in our efforts to mitigate climate change by...
Malcolm Noonan
Dec 17, 2021
€5.7m in funding to improve condition of Ireland’s machair habitats announced by Minister Noonan
Today I announced the approval by the European Commission of an EU LIFE project, LIFE On Machair, worth over €5.7 million in EU funding....
Malcolm Noonan
Nov 23, 2021
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