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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.
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€9 million in built heritage grants announced today!
677 heritage projects will benefit from €9 million this year under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme and Historic Structures Fund.
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Mar 14, 2024
Nestflix: a new live stream for nature lovers!
The National Parks & Wildlife Service has launched new livestreams featuring two chough pairs as they begin their nesting season.
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Mar 12, 2024
Give wildlife a chance this nesting season
From today, cutting of hedgerows and burning of land is prohibited under the Wildlife Act to protect vegetation and wildlife habitats.
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Mar 1, 2024
A landmark day and a win for nature
Today was a great day for nature and for Europe as the Nature Restoration Law has passed in the Europe Parliament.
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Feb 27, 2024
Record number of new homes got underway in January
New figures from the Department of Housing show building commenced on a record number of new homes across Carlow-Kilkenny in January 2024.
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Feb 23, 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.
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Feb 22, 2024
Lack of progress on Kilkenny Ring Road extension
Today, I was expecting to see significant funding allocated to progress the Kilkenny Ring Road Extension. Instead, we were told that...
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Feb 15, 2024
Carlow and Kilkenny to benefit from €120 million regeneration fund
‘THRIVE’ scheme will offer local authorities up to €7 million to renovate disused heritage buildings and support Town Centre First approach.
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Feb 9, 2024
Another €6m for walking and cycling in Carlow and Kilkenny
Great news for Carlow and Kilkenny! The NTA announced yesterday that the two counties will receive €6m funding for walking and cycling...
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Feb 8, 2024
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