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.

Noonan critical of Fine Gael's ‘committee’ plan to save the Nitrates Derogation

Team Mal Noonan

Nov 14

Noonan critical of Fine Gael's ‘committee’ plan to save the Nitrates Derogation

At the Green Party’s Climate & Nature Policy launch, Carlow-Kilkenny's Malcolm Noonan spoke about saving the Nitrates Derogation

Team Mal Noonan

Sep 17

New vet college to be located at SETU

SETU has been chosen as the home of a new school of veterinary medicine, to be located at Kildalton Agricultural College in Piltown.

Proposal for new veterinary college at Kildalton

Team Mal Noonan

Aug 28

Proposal for new veterinary college at Kildalton

Today, I got a chance to visit Kildalton College in Piltown with my Oireachtas colleagues to see their excellent facilities and meet with...

A review of wildlife legislation is coming soon

Team Mal Noonan

May 19

A review of wildlife legislation is coming soon

The biggest review of wildlife legislation for a generation will commence shortly. It's vital that the public has their say.

Farming for Water fund to improve water quality

Team Mal Noonan

Mar 7

Farming for Water fund to improve water quality

I spent this morning on the banks of Lough Ennell, at the Westmeath farm of Róisín and David Fay, where myself, Minister for Agricultutre...

The new National Biodiversity Action Plan is here!

Team Mal Noonan

Jan 25

The new National Biodiversity Action Plan is here!

It's a big day for nature and a big day for me, as today I launch Ireland’s new National Biodiversity Action Plan.

Team Mal Noonan

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.

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

Team Mal Noonan

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!

Positive soundings for the return of the corncrake

Team Mal Noonan

Aug 10, 2023

Positive soundings for the return of the corncrake

New data released today shows that efforts to increase corncrake populations in the west and north of Ireland appear to be paying off!

A crucial vote on the Nature Restoration Law

Team Mal Noonan

Jun 19, 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.

Malcolm Noonan

Jul 31, 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...

Statement on Sectoral Emissions Ceilings for Agriculture

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:...

Abbeyleix Bog visited by Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

Jun 16, 2022

Abbeyleix Bog visited by Minister Noonan

A long overdue ministerial visit to Abbeyleix Bod where my colleague, Minister Pippa Hackett, and I opened 'Urusla's Way' - a new walk...

€160,000 grant funding for peatland conservation initiatives, announced by Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

May 19, 2022

€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...

Irish Environmental Network meeting with Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

Jan 26, 2022

Irish Environmental Network meeting with Minister Noonan

Many thanks to the Irish Environmental Network for a positive, engaging, and productive conversation today. I was delighted to introduce...

NPWS & Intel bog restoration project launch welcomed by Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

May 20, 2021

NPWS & Intel bog restoration project launch welcomed by Minister Noonan

Today, I was really delighted to be at the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and Intel Corporation launch of a blanket bog...

NPWS to triple Farm Plan Scheme to benefit nature

Malcolm Noonan

Mar 19, 2021

NPWS to triple Farm Plan Scheme to benefit nature

The NPWS Farm Plan Scheme supports landowners to deliver actions that benefit habitats and species in biodiversity areas of European and...

Green Party claim WWF Report is a call to action

Malcolm Noonan

Oct 31, 2018

Green Party claim WWF Report is a call to action

The Green Party has today claimed that Ireland can halt and reverse a global trend in biodiversity loss but that it must be led by...

Malcolm Noonan

Dec 3, 2015

IFA is not fit for purpose to serve Irish Farming – Green Party

The Green Party has claimed today that the Irish Farmer’s Association is not fit for purpose to serve the best interests of Irish farmers...

Malcolm Noonan

Oct 21, 2015

EU and US Trade Deal will decimate Irish Agriculture-Noonan

The Irish Government is leading Irish farmers and the very future of farming itself down a destructive path in supporting a trade deal...

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