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

21 hours 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

2 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...

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

Malcolm Noonan

6 days ago

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...

'Carlow Town Planning - a young person's perspective' attended by Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

May 8

'Carlow Town Planning - a young person's perspective' attended by Minister Noonan

Today I joined other elected reps and policymakers in Visual Carlow Arts Centre to listen to and see the outputs of participatory...

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...

Garda investigation into Galway bog fire supported by Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

Apr 27

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...

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...

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...

World Wildlife Day 2022 marked by Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

Mar 3

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...

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...

Statement on the Report of the Commission on Defence Forces by Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

Feb 16

Statement on the Report of the Commission on Defence Forces by Minister Noonan

My dad served in the Irish Defence Forces for some thirty seven years during which he served three tours of duty in the Congo; one of the...

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...

Peatlands Community Engagement Scheme 2022 announced by Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

Jan 7

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...

Passing of Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021 welcomed by Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

Dec 17, 2021

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...

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...

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