Working together to restore nature
As Ireland’s first Minister for Nature, I have led a transformative agenda for the natural world over the last four and a half years.
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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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Nov 14
Noonan critical of Fine Gael's ‘committee’ plan to save the Nitrates Derogation
At the Green Party’s Climate & Nature Policy launch, Carlow-Kilkenny's Malcolm Noonan spoke about saving the Nitrates Derogation
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Sep 4
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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May 19
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.
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Apr 21
Announcing Ireland’s first Marine National Park!
Today I'm launching Ireland’s first Marine National Park - Páírc Náisiúnta na Mara, Ciarraí, with the Conor Pass as its gateway.
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Mar 22
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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Mar 7
Farming for Water fund to improve water quality
I spent this morning on the banks of Lough Ennell, at the Westmeath farm of Róisín and David Fay, where myself, Minister for Agricultutre...
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Jan 25
The new National Biodiversity Action Plan is here!
It's a big day for nature and a big day for me, as today I launch Ireland’s new National Biodiversity Action Plan.
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Jan 11
'Seas off Wexford' - Ireland's newest and biggest SPA
Today I'm announcing 'Seas off Wexford', Ireland's BIGGEST EVER Special Protection Area for birds at 305,000 hectares.
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Nov 10, 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.
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Oct 25, 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 11, 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
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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)...
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