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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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€7 million Community Monuments Fund now open
Today I launched the 2024 Community Monuments Fund to support owners & custodians of heritage buildings protect them for future generations.
Team Mal Noonan
Nov 16, 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 11, 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 10, 2023
€9 million Built Heritage grant schemes now open!
Today I'm launching two of the key grant schemes available to help to maintain and conserve our built heritage.
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Nov 2, 2023
Full forward to a sustainable Kilkenny
Welcoming a new vision for a climate-resilient, nature-rich and community-orientated Kilkenny, where everyone is welcomed and valued.
Team Mal Noonan
Oct 27, 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 26, 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 25, 2023
The Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill becomes law
A monumental moment. The Historic & Archaeological Heritage Bill has completed its journey through the Houses and will now become law.
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Oct 12, 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 11, 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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Oct 10, 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 30, 2023
Announcing vital conservation support for the Iveagh Markets
We've allocated €9 million to fund essential conservation works and prevent further deterioration of this historic Liberties building.
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Sep 21, 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 20, 2023
First Home Scheme to be extended to self-builders
First time self-builders self-build customers can now benefit from financial support of up to 30% of the total build cost of their home.
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Sep 20, 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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Sep 2, 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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Sep 1, 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 30, 2023
Boundary Review - discussing the local impact on KCLR LIVE
Listen back: I joined Brian Redmond in studio at KCLR to speak about the impacts for Carlow Kilkenny of the constituency boundary review.
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Aug 30, 2023
My views on the Boundary Review
Ireland needs less parish pump politics and more diversity in Dáil Éireann, with larger constituencies and a cap on the number of TDs.
Team Mal Noonan
Aug 28, 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'.
Team Mal Noonan
Aug 11, 2023
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