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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
Sep 11, 2024
Kilkenny City water supply removed from EPA's ‘at risk’ list
I'm pleased to see that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has removed Kilkenny City's water supply from their Remedial Action...
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Sep 4, 2024
Launching Ireland's new Water Action Plan in Kilkenny
The Plan sets out a roadmap to restore Ireland’s waterbodies to ‘good’ status or better, and to protect them against further deterioration.
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Aug 26, 2024
Carlow Kilkenny communities make Heritage Week a huge success
Community groups and volunteers across Carlow and Kilkenny made the 25th National Heritage Week a huge local success.Â
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Aug 17, 2024
A great day out at the Tullow Agricultural Show
The sun was shining on the Tullow Agricultural Show today, where I accompanied Taoiseach Simon Harris on his visit to Carlow.
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Aug 16, 2024
All aboard for National Heritage Week!
As National Heritage Week begins, I'm urging everyone in Carlow & Kilkenny to connect with their local heritage over the next nine days!
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Aug 8, 2024
€458,000 for local peatlands and protected habitats restoration projects
Some more good news for nature today as I announced more than €450,000 funding for local community groups under the Peatlands and Natura...
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Aug 6, 2024
Ireland’s record-breaking summer for solar energy
This week, we received welcome news that June and July were the two best months on record for solar energy. According to data from Green...
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Aug 2, 2024
€350,000 for community groups in Carlow-Kilkenny
Six communities in the region will receive €350,000 under the €16m Community Recognition Fund announced today with two more phases of...
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Jul 31, 2024
Rail review recommends big improvements for Carlow-Kilkenny
The final report of the All-Island Strategic Rail Review was published today. The report sets out a vision for Ireland’s rail network...
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Jul 29, 2024
Boost for EV drivers as Paulstown gets fast charge centre
EV drivers in Carlow and Kilkenny will soon find it easier to charge their cars with a new charging centre in the works at Paulstown.
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Jul 29, 2024
Increased grant ceilings and more time for works - Built Heritage Investment Scheme open for 2025
Grant ceilings increase from €15,000 to €50,000 as the scheme opens three months earlier, allowing more time for completion of works.
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Jul 26, 2024
Headstarting curlews - a new initiative to save the species
This week I met some of the conservationists involved in trying to save our curlews, as they prepared 30 ‘headstarted’ chicks for release.
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Jul 5, 2024
New social housing development approved for Kilkenny
The Department of Housing has announced today a €12.5m investment for 40 social housing units in Kilkenny.
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Jun 17, 2024
At last! Nature Restoration Law finally approved!
Incredible news from Luxembourg today where the Nature Restoration Law has finally been approved at a meeting of the EU Environment Council.
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May 23, 2024
Sister act - a landmark agreement between Wild Nephin and Yosemite
Today marks the beginning of a Sister Park agreement between Wild Nephin National Park in Mayo and Yosemite National Park in California.
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May 23, 2024
€200,000 for Kilkenny under strand one of THRIVE fund
Kilkenny is one of 26 town centres set to benefit from up to €200k funding under THRIVE: the Town Centre First Heritage Revival Scheme.
Team Mal Noonan
May 19, 2024
A review of wildlife legislation is coming soon
The biggest review of wildlife legislation for a generation will commence shortly. It's vital that the public has their say.
Team Mal Noonan
May 16, 2024
€2.7 million for local biodiversity projects in 2024 LBAF
I've announced our €2.7 million Local Biodiversity Action Fund today, with €181,000 for projects in Carlow and Kilkenny.
Team Mal Noonan
Apr 21, 2024
Announcing Ireland’s first Marine National Park!
Today I'm launching Ireland’s first Marine National Park - PáÃrc Náisiúnta na Mara, CiarraÃ, with the Conor Pass as its gateway.
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Mar 22, 2024
World Water Day: €1.2m for water quality projects
The Community Water Development fund supports the grassroots work of local communities and volunteer groups in improving water quality.
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