New Species Action Plan for bats published
The lesser Horseshoe Bat is a charismatic little mammal. It's is the only bat species in Ireland to live up to its stereotype of hanging...
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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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Malcolm Noonan
Aug 7, 2022
€75,000 grant funding for community-led Abbeyleix Bog restoration announced by Minister Noonan
I have approved grant funding of up to €75,000 to the Abbeyleix Bog Project for peatland restoration measures at Abbeyleix Bog in Co....
Malcolm Noonan
Jul 31, 2022
July Newsletter from Minister Noonan
It was a busy and fulfilling month for me as Minister and in my Constituency. Here's my Top 5 from both: Top 5 as Minister (1) Wildlife...
Malcolm Noonan
Jul 30, 2022
World Ranger Day celebrated by Minister Noonan
Today is #WorldRangerDay. As I travel around the country to our national parks, reserves, and conservation projects, I continue to be...
Malcolm Noonan
Jul 28, 2022
Statement on Sectoral Emissions Ceilings for Agriculture
Speaking today 28th July 2022, Green Party TD for Carlow-Kilkenny and Minister for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan, said:...
Malcolm Noonan
Jul 27, 2022
Wicklow Mountains National Park site visit from Minister Noonan
Practical, replicable habitat restoration in Wicklow Mountains National Park. Thanks to our NPWS team, Munster Technological University's...
Malcolm Noonan
Jul 24, 2022
Ireland’s first captive-bred Natterjack toadlets released into the wild by Minister Noonan
Almost 500 Natterjack toadlets were released today, Monday July 25th, at Castlegregory, Co. Kerry, with the help of the local community....
Malcolm Noonan
Jul 21, 2022
New World Heritage Tentative List for Ireland announced by Minister Noonan
I've just announced a new World Heritage Tentative List for Ireland. The Tentative List is an inventory of natural and cultural heritage...
Malcolm Noonan
Jul 5, 2022
Wildlife Crime: Update from Minister Noonan
I’d like to respond to some inaccurate statements made recently in the media on the issue of wildlife crime. My prioritisation of...
Malcolm Noonan
Jun 30, 2022
June Newsletter from Minister Noonan
It was a busy and fulfilling month for me as Minister and in my Constituency. Here's my Top 5 from both: Top 5 as Minister (1) Full...
Malcolm Noonan
Jun 27, 2022
UN Ocean Conference in Lisbon addressed by Minister Noonan
During this week's UN Ocean Conference in Lisbon, Portugal, I spoke about marine protection, Ireland’s cooperation with small island...
Malcolm Noonan
Jun 16, 2022
Abbeyleix Bog visited by Minister Noonan
A long overdue ministerial visit to Abbeyleix Bod where my colleague, Minister Pippa Hackett, and I opened 'Urusla's Way' - a new walk...
Malcolm Noonan
Jun 16, 2022
Grey Partridge Project in Boora visited by Minister Noonan
Our NPWS Grey Partridge Project in Boora is one of the most impactful conservation projects in the country. Led by Padraig Ó Donnell and...
Malcolm Noonan
Jun 9, 2022
Fair Seas meeting in Skerries with Minister Noonan
I met with Fair Seas in beautiful Skerries this morning. Fair seas is a coalition of environmental organisations working to secure...
Malcolm Noonan
Jun 8, 2022
Full #Biodcon22 Speech from Minister Noonan
He spoke at the National Biodiversity Conference this morning in Dublin Castle, where an important conversation for nature is taking...
Malcolm Noonan
Jun 1, 2022
May Newsletter from Minister Noonan
It was a busy and fulfilling month for me as Minister and in my Constituency. Here's my Top 5 from both: Top 5 as Minister (1)...
Malcolm Noonan
May 30, 2022
Leave No Trace Campaign welcomed by Minister Noonan
Leave No Trace Ireland, Ireland’s only outdoor ethics programme, which promotes the responsible use of the outdoors, has launched its...
Malcolm Noonan
May 20, 2022
Blue Flag and Green Coast Awards welcomed by Minister Noonan
I welcome the announcement that a total of 156 Blue Flag and Green Coast awards were presented for beaches and marinas at 95 sites around...
Malcolm Noonan
May 19, 2022
€160,000 grant funding for peatland conservation initiatives, announced by Minister Noonan
I have just approved the first round of grant funding of just over €160,000 to 16 local community groups and organisations for a variety...
Malcolm Noonan
May 15, 2022
Biodiversity Week 2022 event - Bat Walk at Dusk @ Kilkenny Castle - attended by Minister Noonan
Tonight, Bat Conservation Ireland gave a bat walk at Kilkenny Castle. These nocturnal mammals, while not blind, rely on echolocation to...
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