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.

Blue Flag and Green Coast Awards welcomed by Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

4 days ago

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...

€160,000 grant funding for peatland conservation initiatives, announced by Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

5 days ago

€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...

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

Malcolm Noonan

6 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...

Biodiversity Week 2022 event - Bat Walk at Dusk @ Kilkenny Castle - attended by Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

May 15

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...

National Biodiversity Week 2022 launched by Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

May 13

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...

€20.6m LIFE IP Wild Atlantic Nature project launched by Minister Noonan as Biodiversity Week begins

Malcolm Noonan

May 13

€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...

Legacy4LIFE programme launched by Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

May 12

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...

NPWS Action Plan - with €55m invested - published by Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

May 4

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...

NPWS Review update: Action Plan and independent report are now complete - Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

Mar 11

NPWS Review update: Action Plan and independent report are now complete - Minister Noonan

A message from Minister Malcolm Noonan: "I'm delighted to tell you that my Strategic Action Plan for the future of the National Parks and...

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,...

Living Bog project, completing restoration work on 12 sites, commended by Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

Mar 8

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...

Move to confer protection on Basking sharks announced by Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

Mar 3

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...

€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...

World Wetlands Day 2022 celebrated by Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

Feb 2

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...

Irish Environmental Network meeting with Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

Jan 26

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...

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...

Biodiversity funding increase of €2.1m for local authorities announced by Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

Dec 6, 2021

Biodiversity funding increase of €2.1m for local authorities announced by Minister Noonan

I’m delighted to be able to increase the vital biodiversity funding scheme, which has proved immensely popular with local authorities....

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