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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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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.
Team Mal Noonan
Sep 20, 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.
Team Mal Noonan
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.
Team Mal Noonan
Aug 30, 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.
Team Mal Noonan
Aug 14, 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
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!
Team Mal Noonan
Aug 10, 2023
A pop-up exhibition in my office? It must be the Kilkenny Arts Festival!
On the opening day of the 2023 Kilkenny Arts Festival, I'm delighted to announce that I'll be hosting a pop-up exhibition in my office!
Team Mal Noonan
Aug 10, 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 9, 2023
Green for go! The Carlow town bus is now in service!
Carlow's two new bus routes came into service today, putting 64% of the town's population within 400m of an affordable, regular bus service!
Team Mal Noonan
Jul 30, 2023
Over €1.1 million in 2023 to upgrade rural roads in Carlow and Kilkenny
A second round of funding has been announced today to improve access to rural homes, farms and businesses under the Local Improvement Scheme
Team Mal Noonan
Jul 28, 2023
Community Support Fund of €290,749 for 85 projects in Co. Kilkenny
85 community groups, clubs and organisations across Kilkenny will share in the €290,000 Community Support Fund.
Team Mal Noonan
Jul 27, 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 13, 2023
ADOPTED! The European Parliament votes to Restore Nature!
Pivotal moment for nature as European Parliament votes to #RestoreNature.
Team Mal Noonan
Jul 12, 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 5, 2023
Over €400,000 in funding for Community Monuments in Carlow Kilkenny
The Butler Gallery is among buildings to benefit from the Community Monuments Fund in 2023. Eight projects funded across Carlow and...
Team Mal Noonan
Apr 6, 2023
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 15, 2022
€6m for the Community Monuments fund announced by Minister Noonan
€6 million will be invested in next year’s Community Monuments Fund helping owners and custodians of archaeological monuments to...
Malcolm Noonan
Nov 21, 2022
€9m for built heritage, Minister Noonan announces
Applications are now open for the Built Heritage Investment Scheme and the Historic Structures Fund Funding increased by 12.5% Investment...
Malcolm Noonan
Nov 16, 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...
Malcolm Noonan
Sep 27, 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 28, 2022
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