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...

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...

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...

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...

€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...

New Home Energy Grant Scheme welcomed by Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

Feb 8

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...

#TownCentresFirst policy launched with Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

Feb 4

#TownCentresFirst policy launched with Minister Noonan

Major new strategy to tackle vacancy, combat dereliction, and breathe new life into town centres Network of Town Regeneration Officers to...

2022 Historic Structures Fund and Built Heritage Investment Scheme launched by Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

Nov 5, 2021

2022 Historic Structures Fund and Built Heritage Investment Scheme launched by Minister Noonan

Today, I am launching the Built Heritage Investment Scheme and the Historic Structures Fund for 2022. With €8m in funding across both...

Draft River Basin Management Plan published by Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

Sep 27, 2021

Draft River Basin Management Plan published by Minister Noonan

Today, Minister Noonan, along with his Departmental colleague, Minister Darragh O’Brien, published the draft River Basin Management Plan...

€2.2 million INSTAR+ archaeological research programme announced by Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

Aug 16, 2021

€2.2 million INSTAR+ archaeological research programme announced by Minister Noonan

Fittingly during Heritage Week, Minister Malcolm Noonan has announced the establishment of a €2.2 million archaeological research...

Designation of Kilkenny as World Craft Council Craft City and Region welcomed by Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

Jun 29, 2021

Designation of Kilkenny as World Craft Council Craft City and Region welcomed by Minister Noonan

Kilkenny has just been designated a World Crafts Council Craft City and Region, one of only four regions to achieve this recognition in...

#HeritageWeek2021 launched by Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

Jun 16, 2021

#HeritageWeek2021 launched by Minister Noonan

Share in the joy of heritage – Heritage Council launches National Heritage Week Open the door to heritage is the message from the...

Community Monuments Fund awards 2021 announced by Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

Jun 15, 2021

Community Monuments Fund awards 2021 announced by Minister Noonan

The Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Mr Malcolm Noonan, TD, today announced the approval of grants for a wide range...

€1.35m for Local Authority Biodiversity Grant Scheme announced by Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

May 21, 2021

€1.35m for Local Authority Biodiversity Grant Scheme announced by Minister Noonan

Today, on another exciting day in National Biodiversity Week 2021, I am announcing that all 31 Local Authorities have received funding...

Update on Proposed Bus Service for Carlow Town by Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

May 17, 2021

Update on Proposed Bus Service for Carlow Town by Minister Noonan

We have known for a while now that a project to secure provision of an urban-style bus service in Carlow Town is at the top of the list...

Applications to HSF under Irish-language shopfront stream invited by Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

May 13, 2021

Applications to HSF under Irish-language shopfront stream invited by Minister Noonan

Earlier this year I announced a collaboration with my colleagues Ministers Catherine Martin and Jack Chambers to support the care and...