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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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€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
World Wetlands Day 2022 celebrated by Minister Noonan
On World Wetlands Day, I’d like to commend the great work being done in communities across the country at a local level to enhance our...
Malcolm Noonan
Feb 2, 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
Jan 26, 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
Biodiversity funding increase of €2.1m for local authorities announced by Minister Noonan
I’m delighted to be able to increase the vital biodiversity funding scheme, which has proved immensely popular with local authorities....
Malcolm Noonan
Dec 6, 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
My COP26 concluding remarks and panel session response
Below is the text of my concluding remarks and panel session response that I delivered at the Dialogues towards a European Peatlands...
Malcolm Noonan
Nov 12, 2021
My first COP26 speech: Peatland restoration - a nature-based solution
Below is the text of my speech, ‘Peatland restoration-a nature-based solution’, that I delivered at the Activating stakeholders in...
Malcolm Noonan
Nov 12, 2021
My second COP26 speech: Dialogues towards a European peatlands initiative
Below is the text of my speech that I delivered at the Dialogues towards a European Peatlands Initiative event at the UN Climate Change...
Malcolm Noonan
Nov 12, 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
Climate Action Plan launched with Minister Noonan
The Climate Action Plan is the first credible strategy for drastically cutting the amount of greenhouse gases we are emitting. The...
Malcolm Noonan
Nov 4, 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
Hot Press interviews Minister Noonan
Minister Noonan has just been interviewed by Hot Press, in which he is named Ireland’s most rock ‘n roll Government Minister by the...
Malcolm Noonan
Aug 16, 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
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