€75,000 grant funding for community-led Abbeyleix Bog restoration announced by Minister Noonan
I have approved grant funding of up to €75,000 to the Abbeyleix Bog Project for peatland restoration measures at Abbeyleix Bog in Co....
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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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Malcolm Noonan
- Aug 6, 2022
Grennan Mill 40th Anniversary Arts Exhibition launched by Minister Noonan
Forty years of creativity, inspiration and imagination in a creaky, beautiful old building on the banks of the river Nore. In fact the...
Malcolm Noonan
- Aug 5, 2022
Speech at Design & Crafts Council Ireland book launch and exhibition opening
Elenaor Flegg provides a fascinating account of the evolution of Irish craft from the early 1970’s to the mid 90’s as part of a set of...
Malcolm Noonan
- Aug 3, 2022
Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) funding for Carlow-Kilkenny
Great to share the news that funding of almost €6 million to develop 200 outdoor adventure projects across rural Ireland has just been...
Malcolm Noonan
- Aug 1, 2022
July Newsletter from Minister Noonan
It was a busy and fulfilling month for me as Minister and in my Constituency. Here's my Top 5 from both: Top 5 as Minister (1) Wildlife...
Malcolm Noonan
- Jul 31, 2022
World Ranger Day celebrated by Minister Noonan
Today is #WorldRangerDay. As I travel around the country to our national parks, reserves, and conservation projects, I continue to be...
Malcolm Noonan
- Jul 28, 2022
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 28, 2022
Wicklow Mountains National Park site visit from Minister Noonan
Practical, replicable habitat restoration in Wicklow Mountains National Park. Thanks to our NPWS team, Munster Technological University's...
Malcolm Noonan
- Jul 25, 2022
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
- Jul 22, 2022
Public meeting on urban dereliction and vacancy in Carlow hosted by Green Party
A really informative and engaging public meeting on vacancy and dereliction this evening, hosted by our Green Party rep for Muine Bheag...
Malcolm Noonan
- Jul 22, 2022
AIB decision to reverse move on Cashless Branches welcomed by Minister Noonan
I welcome the announcement that AIB is to reverse its decision to move to cashless branches at 70 locations across the country. The...
Malcolm Noonan
- Jul 21, 2022
New World Heritage Tentative List for Ireland announced by Minister Noonan
I've just announced a new World Heritage Tentative List for Ireland. The Tentative List is an inventory of natural and cultural heritage...
Malcolm Noonan
- Jul 21, 2022
Cushendale Woollen Mills visited by Minister Noonan
Six generations of the Cushen family have operated out of Cushendale Woollen Mills in Graigenamanagh, producing a truly sustainable range...
Malcolm Noonan
- Jul 19, 2022
Alzheimer's Society of Ireland pre-budget submission briefing attended by Minister Noonan
I attended the Alzheimer's Society of Ireland pre budget submission briefing this morning. My colleague Minister Mary Butler continues to...
Malcolm Noonan
- Jul 19, 2022
Kilkenny Traveler Pride 2022 launched by Minister Noonan
I was delighted to have launched Traveller Pride in Kilkenny Castle today. Traveller pride is an important event to highlight and...
Malcolm Noonan
- Jul 18, 2022
Cycle-Friendly Employer initiative launched by Minister Noonan
Cycle and pedestrian friendly cities are vibrant and thriving cities. We have a big collective job to do to reconfigure and reimagine our...
Malcolm Noonan
- Jul 14, 2022
Croí Cónaithe (Towns) Fund launched by Minister Noonan
Today we launched Croí Cónaithe (Towns) Fund to assist in refurbishing vacant properties for families to live in. The Fund will benefit...
Malcolm Noonan
- Jul 13, 2022
Electoral Reform Bill 2022 passed
The Electoral Reform Bill has this evening (Wednesday 13 July) been passed by Dáil Éireann, following its passage through the Seanad last...
Malcolm Noonan
- Jul 10, 2022
National Day of Commemoration Regional Ceremony at Kilkenny Castle attended by Minister Noonan
National Day of Commemoration Regional Ceremony at Kilkenny Castle is always a special occasion. We remember all those women and men who...
Malcolm Noonan
- Jul 10, 2022
Carlow Pride Festival 2022 attended by Minister Noonan
What a wonderful day for Carlow Pride Festival! There was a real carnival feel to the town as we made our way to Carlow Town Park for the...
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