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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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Oct 14
A new nature reserve for Kilkenny
Today I announced I'm purchasing 165 acres of land near Gathabawn, North Kilkenny and designating it as Kilkenny's fifth nature reserve.
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Oct 4
Budget '25: A historic budget for Nature and Heritage
This week, the Government delivered its fifth and final budget to the Dáil and it was another record budget for Nature and Heritage.
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Oct 3
Official opening of Troyswood Water Treatment Plant
Completion of the Kilkenny Regional Water Supply Scheme has resulted in the removal of Kilkenny’s water supply from the EPA's 'at risk' list
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Sep 28
Swap, don't shop this Halloween!
To help people save money and reduce their Halloween waste, I'm teaming up with Cllr Maria Dollard to hold a Halloween Costume Swap Party!
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Sep 12
Well water testing should be made free
Speaking at the Rural Water Conference in Athlone today, I called for the cost of private domestic well water testing to be made free and...
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Sep 11
Kilkenny City water supply removed from EPA's ‘at risk’ list
I'm pleased to see that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has removed Kilkenny City's water supply from their Remedial Action...
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Aug 8
€458,000 for local peatlands and protected habitats restoration projects
Some more good news for nature today as I announced more than €450,000 funding for local community groups under the Peatlands and Natura...
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Jun 17
At last! Nature Restoration Law finally approved!
Incredible news from Luxembourg today where the Nature Restoration Law has finally been approved at a meeting of the EU Environment Council.
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Apr 11
Nature Restoration in Glenveagh National Park
I recently visited Glenveagh National Park in Donegal, where I had the opportunity to witness one of the most ambitious nature...
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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...
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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.
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Jan 17
Milestone workshop on nature-based solutions for water quality
The first Nature-Based Solutions Strategy Workshop marked an important milestone in advancing the implementation of nature-based solutions.
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Jan 11
'Seas off Wexford' - Ireland's newest and biggest SPA
Today I'm announcing 'Seas off Wexford', Ireland's BIGGEST EVER Special Protection Area for birds at 305,000 hectares.
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Aug 9, 2023
Natterjack toadlet release brings to 1,600 the number released in 2023
I spent a fantastic morning in Kerry yesterday, releasing a further 200 captive-reared natterjack toadlets back into their native habitat.
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Jul 12, 2023
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 12, 2023
ADOPTED! The European Parliament votes to Restore Nature!
Pivotal moment for nature as European Parliament votes to #RestoreNature.
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Jul 4, 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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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.
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Jun 7, 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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