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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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.

The new National Biodiversity Action Plan is here!

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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.

Milestone workshop on nature-based solutions for water quality

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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.

Carlow Kilkenny's brightest young minds at the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition

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Jan 12

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!

'Seas off Wexford' - Ireland's newest and biggest SPA

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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.

€30m investment in protecting breeding waders

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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!

#Twinning - Wild Nephin, Mayo with world-renowned Yosemite

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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.

A deal on the Nature Restoration Law - my statement.

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.

Society House at Dublin Zoo is now a Centre for Species Survival

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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.

Heritage Ireland 2030 - a renewed focus on expertise and skills

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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.

With a delegation of new responsibilities, I'm now Ireland's first 'Minister for Nature'

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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.

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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

Budget ‘24: A €166 Million package for Ireland's Built and Natural Heritage

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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.

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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.

Wellies at the ready... it's time for the Ploughing

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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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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,...

A significant step forward in protecting wild birds

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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.

More white-tailed eagle chicks spreading their wings!

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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.

Explore your Living Heritage! Celebrating National Heritage Week in Carlow Kilkenny!

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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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