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.

€30m investment in protecting breeding waders

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Dec 13, 2023

€30m investment in protecting breeding waders

Our €30m investment in breeding waders is ready to take flight, with a new Breeding Wader EIP and targeted NPWS conservation measures!

€728k top up sports grant for the Watershed

Team Mal Noonan

Dec 6, 2023

€728k top up sports grant for the Watershed

The Watershed has been allocated a further €728k on top of an original €1.4m grant under the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund.

A solar revolution for Kilkenny's schools

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Nov 23, 2023

A solar revolution for Kilkenny's schools

Schools in Kilkenny will be among the first to be able to apply for free solar panels when the Solar for Schools scheme opens next week.

€7 million Community Monuments Fund now open

Team Mal Noonan

Nov 16, 2023

€7 million Community Monuments Fund now open

Today I launched the 2024 Community Monuments Fund to support owners & custodians of heritage buildings protect them for future generations.

#Twinning - Wild Nephin, Mayo with world-renowned Yosemite

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Nov 11, 2023

#Twinning - Wild Nephin, Mayo with world-renowned Yosemite

I was in beautiful Mayo yesterday to announce the Twinning of Wild Nephin National Park with the world-famous Yosemite in California.

A deal on the Nature Restoration Law - my statement.

Team Mal Noonan

Nov 10, 2023

A deal on the Nature Restoration Law - my statement.

Good news from Europe, where the Nature Restoration Law has succeeded in passing yet another milestone on its journey to become law.

Society House at Dublin Zoo is now a Centre for Species Survival

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Nov 7, 2023

Society House at Dublin Zoo is now a Centre for Species Survival

Today I opened the new National Centre for Species Survival in the newly refurbished Society House in Dublin Zoo.

€9 million Built Heritage grant schemes now open!

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Nov 2, 2023

€9 million Built Heritage grant schemes now open!

Today I'm launching two of the key grant schemes available to help to maintain and conserve our built heritage.

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Oct 27, 2023

Full forward to a sustainable Kilkenny

Welcoming a new vision for a climate-resilient, nature-rich and community-orientated Kilkenny, where everyone is welcomed and valued.

Heritage Ireland 2030 - a renewed focus on expertise and skills

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Oct 26, 2023

Heritage Ireland 2030 - a renewed focus on expertise and skills

The need to develop additional expertise and boost skills in the heritage sector took centre stage at the Heritage Ireland 2030 summit.

With a delegation of new responsibilities, I'm now Ireland's first 'Minister for Nature'

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Oct 25, 2023

With a delegation of new responsibilities, I'm now Ireland's first 'Minister for Nature'

In a significant development with my Ministry, I have been delegated new responsibilities following a decision at cabinet this week.

The Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill becomes law

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Oct 12, 2023

The Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill becomes law

A monumental moment. The Historic & Archaeological Heritage Bill has completed its journey through the Houses and will now become law.

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Oct 11, 2023

Budget '24: A budget for Nature

2023 has been a pivotal year for nature, so it was imperative that we delivered a budget that clearly signaled our intent to take action now

Budget ‘24: A €166 Million package for Ireland's Built and Natural Heritage

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Oct 10, 2023

Budget ‘24: A €166 Million package for Ireland's Built and Natural Heritage

In a landmark moment for heritage funding, I have today announced a #Budget2024 allocation of €166m for Ireland's built & natural heritage.

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Sep 30, 2023

A new National Park for Ireland!

The Boyne Valley Brú na Bóinne World Heritage National Park is Ireland's seventh National Park and the first to be established in 25 years.

Announcing vital conservation support for the Iveagh Markets

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Sep 21, 2023

Announcing vital conservation support for the Iveagh Markets

We've allocated €9 million to fund essential conservation works and prevent further deterioration of this historic Liberties building.

Wellies at the ready... it's time for the Ploughing

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Sep 20, 2023

Wellies at the ready... it's time for the Ploughing

I was Ratheniska-bound yesterday for Europe's largest outdoor agricultural event, where conditions were wet but spirits were high!

First Home Scheme to be extended to self-builders

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Sep 19, 2023

First Home Scheme to be extended to self-builders

First time self-builders self-build customers can now benefit from financial support of up to 30% of the total build cost of their home.

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Sep 2, 2023

August Newsletter from Minister Noonan

August 2023 August was a busy end to the summer. From an encouraging rise in corncrake numbers to the release of our first osprey chicks,...

A significant step forward in protecting wild birds

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Aug 31, 2023

A significant step forward in protecting wild birds

For the second time in 30 years, wild bird species have been removed from the list of birds that are huntable under the Open Seasons Order.

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