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
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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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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...
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Aug 17
A great day out at the Tullow Agricultural Show
The sun was shining on the Tullow Agricultural Show today, where I accompanied Taoiseach Simon Harris on his visit to Carlow.
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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.
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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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Feb 27
A landmark day and a win for nature
Today was a great day for nature and for Europe as the Nature Restoration Law has passed in the Europe Parliament.
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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!
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Jul 28, 2023
Over €1.1 million in 2023 to upgrade rural roads in Carlow and Kilkenny
A second round of funding has been announced today to improve access to rural homes, farms and businesses under the Local Improvement Scheme
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May 21, 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
Malcolm Noonan
Jul 5, 2022
€67m in back-to-school supports welcomed by Minister Noonan
Government has announced a suite of Education and Social Welfare measures designed to help families with school-going children returning...
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...
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 28, 2015
Greens: European Parliament vote shows there will be no special deal for agriculture on emissions
Government deluded if it thinks “special case” argument is viable The Green Party today welcomed the vote in the European Parliament to...
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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