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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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May 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)...
Malcolm Noonan
Jun 1, 2022
Isabel’s Tea Houses in Kilkenny opened by Minister Noonan
Today, I officially opened 'Isabel's Tea Houses' in Kilkenny. Set on the banks of the River Nore, Kilkenny City, the Tea Houses...
Malcolm Noonan
May 30, 2022
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 18, 2022
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, 2022
€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
Mar 2, 2022
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 22, 2022
#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
Feb 4, 2022
Ten-year Sceilg MhichÃl Management Plan launched by Minister Noonan
I'm delighted to launch a new ten-year Sceilg MhichÃl Management Plan to establish firm commitments to protect and conserve one of our...
Malcolm Noonan
Dec 17, 2021
Historic Structures Fund Irish-language shopfront scheme applications encouraged by Minister Noonan
The conservation of historic shopfronts is a cause close to my heart and I am delighted that a dedicated stream for Irish-language...
Malcolm Noonan
Dec 16, 2021
New strategy for the vernacular heritage launched by Minister Noonan
I am delighted to launch A Living Tradition - A Strategy to Enhance the Understanding, Minding, and Handing on of Our Built Vernacular...
Malcolm Noonan
Dec 10, 2021
2022 Community Monuments Fund opening call announced by Minister Noonan
The 2022 Community Monuments Fund is Now Open! - YouTube Today, I am announcing the opening of calls to the 2022 Community Monuments...
Malcolm Noonan
Nov 17, 2021
Recommendations for Tentative List of potential World Heritage Properties received by Minister
Today, I welcome receipt of recommendations from an Expert Advisory Group (EAG) I appointed last June to review applications to become...
Malcolm Noonan
Nov 10, 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
Nov 5, 2021
#Budget2022 Statement delivered by Minister Noonan
I was so very proud to be able to deliver in Dáil Éireann this afternoon my speech on #Budget2022. The two below clips include details...
Malcolm Noonan
Oct 14, 2021
Looking back: A year in Government
Skip to see my work in 2020/2021 as Minister for Heritage and Electoral Reform It is now over 18 months since the General Election of...
Malcolm Noonan
Aug 26, 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
Aug 17, 2021
#HeritageWeek2021 welcomed by Minister Noonan
Today marks the start of #HeritageWeek2021! And it's the second Heritage Week taking place in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Like...
Malcolm Noonan
Aug 14, 2021
National Monuments Service's 'Protect Our Past' Campaign launched by Minister Noonan
Today the National Monuments Service in my Department of Housing, Local Government, and Heritage and The Office of Public Works (OPW) are...
Malcolm Noonan
Jul 13, 2021
Funding for restoration of historic Tom Clarke Irish-language shopfront announced by Minister Noonan
(Photos: 1908 courtesy of National Library of Ireland. 2021 Department of Housing, Local Govt and Heritage) I'm thrilled to announce...
Malcolm Noonan
Jul 9, 2021
#HeritageWeek2021 launched by Minister Noonan
Share in the joy of heritage – Heritage Council launches National Heritage Week Open the door to heritage is the message from the...
Malcolm Noonan
Jun 16, 2021
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