Budget 2023: Heritage funding more than doubled
Budget 2023 has increased overall funding for natural, built and archaeological heritage to €147.5m, an increase of 14% on last year and...
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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Malcolm Noonan
- Jul 28
Statement on Sectoral Emissions Ceilings for Agriculture
Speaking today 28th July 2022, Green Party TD for Carlow-Kilkenny and Minister for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan, said:...
Malcolm Noonan
- Jul 25
Ireland’s first captive-bred Natterjack toadlets released into the wild by Minister Noonan
Almost 500 Natterjack toadlets were released today, Monday July 25th, at Castlegregory, Co. Kerry, with the help of the local community....
Malcolm Noonan
- Jun 28
UN Ocean Conference in Lisbon addressed by Minister Noonan
During this week's UN Ocean Conference in Lisbon, Portugal, I spoke about marine protection, Ireland’s cooperation with small island...
Malcolm Noonan
- Jun 3
Kilkenny arts and tourism celebrated by Ministers Noonan and Martin
The creative highlights of County Kilkenny were celebrated on Friday May 3rd by Minister Catherine Martin, who was in town at the...
Malcolm Noonan
- May 20
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 19
€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 18
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 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...
Malcolm Noonan
- Apr 28
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
- 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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Malcolm Noonan
- Aug 17, 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...
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...