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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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
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.
Team Mal Noonan
Aug 1, 2023
July Newsletter from Minister Noonan
From opening Kilkenny Traveller Pride to watching the European Parliament adopt the Nature Restoration Law, July was a busy month!
Team Mal Noonan
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.
Team Mal Noonan
Jul 12, 2023
ADOPTED! The European Parliament votes to Restore Nature!
Pivotal moment for nature as European Parliament votes to #RestoreNature.
Team Mal Noonan
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.
Team Mal Noonan
Jul 1, 2023
June Newsletter from Minister Noonan
From launching the Leave No Trace campaign to voting at the EU Council on the Nature Restoration Law, it was a very busy June!
Team Mal Noonan
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.
Team Mal Noonan
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.
Team Mal Noonan
May 31, 2023
May Newsletter from Minister Noonan
From celebrating Europe day in Kilkenny and Carlow to marking National Biodiversity Week around Ireland, it was all go for the month of May.
Team Mal Noonan
May 22, 2023
New Osprey arrivals due very soon
We're counting down the days until the magnificent Osprey is reintroduced to Ireland. Here's the latest update on where this project is at.
Team Mal Noonan
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
Team Mal Noonan
May 21, 2023
2,000 hectare nature restoration project announced
A 2,000 hectare restoration project is set to transform a valley in the Wicklow Mountains National Park with huge benefits for nature.
Team Mal Noonan
May 21, 2023
A Biodiversity Week update on Killarney National Park
Why a flying Biodiversity Week visit to Killarney National Park left me more hopeful than ever for the future of this iconic, precious place
Team Mal Noonan
Apr 22, 2023
Young people have their say on biodiversity
It's Earth Day, and it's a historic day for nature and for young people in Ireland. For the first time anywhere in the world, children...
Malcolm Noonan
Dec 15, 2022
COP15 UN Biodiversity Conference Statement
Today, Minister Noonan spoke at the High Level Segment of the UN Biodiversity Conference COP15 in Montreal, Canada. Here is what he said:...
Malcolm Noonan
Dec 13, 2022
Marine protection milestone reached, says Noonan
Area of Irish waters and seafloor allocated for biodiversity conservation now tripled and 10% area target on track for mid-2023 New...
Malcolm Noonan
Oct 12, 2022
10 new Biodiversity Officers announced, 15 more on the way from Minister Noonan
Malcolm Noonan TD has announced that Clare, Cork City, Galway, Kerry, Kildare, Kilkenny, Offally, Sligo, Westmeath and Wicklow are all...
Malcolm Noonan
Oct 2, 2022
Basking Sharks are now protected, says Minister Noonan
Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan has today announced that the Basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus) has...
Malcolm Noonan
Sep 27, 2022
Budget 2023: Heritage funding more than doubled
Budget 2023 has increased overall funding for natural, built and archaeological heritage to €147.5m, an increase of 14% on last year and...
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