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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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Team Mal Noonan
Feb 27, 2024
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.
Team Mal Noonan
Jan 25, 2024
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
Jan 17, 2024
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.
Team Mal Noonan
Jan 12, 2024
Carlow Kilkenny's brightest young minds at the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition
I blown away by some of the projects from our Carlow Kilkenny students at the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition this week!
Team Mal Noonan
Jan 11, 2024
'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.
Team Mal Noonan
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!
Team Mal Noonan
Nov 11, 2023
#Twinning - Wild Nephin, Mayo with world-renowned Yosemite
I was in beautiful Mayo yesterday to announce the Twinning of Wild Nephin National Park with the world-famous Yosemite in California.
Team Mal Noonan
Nov 10, 2023
A deal on the Nature Restoration Law - my statement.
Good news from Europe, where the Nature Restoration Law has succeeded in passing yet another milestone on its journey to become law.
Team Mal Noonan
Nov 7, 2023
Society House at Dublin Zoo is now a Centre for Species Survival
Today I opened the new National Centre for Species Survival in the newly refurbished Society House in Dublin Zoo.
Team Mal Noonan
Oct 26, 2023
Heritage Ireland 2030 - a renewed focus on expertise and skills
The need to develop additional expertise and boost skills in the heritage sector took centre stage at the Heritage Ireland 2030 summit.
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Oct 25, 2023
With a delegation of new responsibilities, I'm now Ireland's first 'Minister for Nature'
In a significant development with my Ministry, I have been delegated new responsibilities following a decision at cabinet this week.
Team Mal Noonan
Oct 11, 2023
Budget '24: A budget for Nature
2023 has been a pivotal year for nature, so it was imperative that we delivered a budget that clearly signaled our intent to take action now
Team Mal Noonan
Oct 10, 2023
Budget ‘24: A €166 Million package for Ireland's Built and Natural Heritage
In a landmark moment for heritage funding, I have today announced a #Budget2024 allocation of €166m for Ireland's built & natural heritage.
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.
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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!
Team Mal Noonan
Sep 2, 2023
August Newsletter from Minister Noonan
August 2023 August was a busy end to the summer. From an encouraging rise in corncrake numbers to the release of our first osprey chicks,...
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Aug 31, 2023
A significant step forward in protecting wild birds
For the second time in 30 years, wild bird species have been removed from the list of birds that are huntable under the Open Seasons Order.
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Aug 29, 2023
The return of the Osprey!
The magnificent osprey is reclaiming its space in Irish skies, as our NPWS osprey reintroduction programme gets underway.
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Aug 13, 2023
More white-tailed eagle chicks spreading their wings!
A further 24 white tailed eagle chicks have been released in Ireland this month, as this once extinct species returns to Irish skies.
Team Mal Noonan
Aug 11, 2023
Explore your Living Heritage! Celebrating National Heritage Week in Carlow Kilkenny!
National Heritage Week is here, and for the next ten days I'm encouraging everyone to get out and celebrate their 'Living Heritage'.
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