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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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Announcing Ireland's biggest EVER protected area for birds
The new North-West Irish Sea Special Protection Area will be designated under the EU Birds Directive and will cover more than 230k hectares.
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Jul 13, 2023
ADOPTED! The European Parliament votes to Restore Nature!
Pivotal moment for nature as European Parliament votes to #RestoreNature.
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Jul 12, 2023
Protecting our peatlands - community groups to share €290,000 funding
2023 Peatlands Community Engagement Scheme will support 24 community projects that help conserve and revitalise raised and blanket bogs.
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Jul 5, 2023
June Newsletter from Minister Noonan
From launching the Leave No Trace campaign to voting at the EU Council on the Nature Restoration Law, it was a very busy June!
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Jul 1, 2023
€75,000 for popular parks and walking trails in Carlow Kilkenny
Almost €75,000 will be invested in improvements and upgrades to Carlow Kilkenny forest parks and trails.
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Jun 30, 2023
€3.4m in Higher Education Capital Funding announced for SETU campus
26th June 2023 Today I am happy to welcome the announcement of $3.4m in capital funding for the South East Technological University by...
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Jun 26, 2023
Housing Estates in Carlow-Kilkenny receive Water Services Funding
26th June 2023 Today my colleague Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien , announced capital funding under...
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Jun 26, 2023
First NPWS Strategic Plan emphasises its role in nature protection
June 22nd 2023 I've always said that to protect, conserve and restore nature in Ireland, we need a properly resourced, staffed and...
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Jun 22, 2023
€315,416 for 121 Carlow community groups
June 21st 2023 There's been some fantastic news for Carlow this morning, with the announcement of €315,416 being awarded to 121 local...
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Jun 21, 2023
A crucial vote on the Nature Restoration Law
A good day for nature as the EU Environment Council agrees the General Approach of the Nature Restoration Law.
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Jun 20, 2023
Grants of €7,500 available for expert conservation advice on vernacular farmhouse buildings
14th June 2023 Vernacular farmhouses are a key part of our rural heritage, and we want to help people turn these vacant houses into...
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Jun 15, 2023
New Carlow bus routes coming in July will be transformative for the town
June 9th 2023 Today in Carlow I attended a trial run of CW1 - one of two new Carlow Town bus routes coming into operation next month....
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Jun 9, 2023
Marking World Ocean Day in Cork
I was honoured to address the World Ocean Day conference in Cork - a really important international forum for Marine Protected Areas.
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Jun 8, 2023
The ‘Love This Place’ 2023 Campaign organised by Leave No Trace Ireland and Roz Purcell
June 6th 2023 Yesterday I was delighted to see the 'Love This Place' Leave No Trace national awareness campaign kick off again for...
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Jun 7, 2023
May Newsletter from Minister Noonan
From celebrating Europe day in Kilkenny and Carlow to marking National Biodiversity Week around Ireland, it was all go for the month of May.
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May 31, 2023
Malcolm Noonan announces €2.7m for Local Biodiversity Action Fund
31st May 2023 Today I announced a combined €2.7 million in funding for local biodiversity projects. Over €2.5 million is being awarded to...
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May 31, 2023
Minister Mary Butler and Minister Malcolm Noonan tour Local Mental Health Services in Kilkenny
May 30th 2023 Minister Mary Butler and Minister Malcolm Noonan visiting TASK mental health training center in Kilkenny Yesterday TD for...
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May 30, 2023
New Osprey arrivals due very soon
We're counting down the days until the magnificent Osprey is reintroduced to Ireland. Here's the latest update on where this project is at.
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May 23, 2023
820 farmers reap the rewards of restoring nature
Good news for nature as farmers in the northwest are rewarded with €2.4 million for delivering on-farm results
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May 22, 2023
2,000 hectare nature restoration project announced
A 2,000 hectare restoration project is set to transform a valley in the Wicklow Mountains National Park with huge benefits for nature.
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May 22, 2023
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