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.

Team Mal Noonan

Nov 18

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.

Noonan critical of Fine Gael's ‘committee’ plan to save the Nitrates Derogation

Team Mal Noonan

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

Launching Ireland's new Water Action Plan in Kilkenny

Team Mal Noonan

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.

A review of wildlife legislation is coming soon

Team Mal Noonan

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.

Announcing Ireland’s first Marine National Park!

Team Mal Noonan

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.

World Water Day: €1.2m for water quality projects

Team Mal Noonan

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.

Farming for Water fund to improve water quality

Team Mal Noonan

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...

The new National Biodiversity Action Plan is here!

Team Mal Noonan

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.

'Seas off Wexford' - Ireland's newest and biggest SPA

Team Mal Noonan

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.

A deal on the Nature Restoration Law - my statement.

Team Mal Noonan

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.

With a delegation of new responsibilities, I'm now Ireland's first 'Minister for Nature'

Team Mal Noonan

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.

Team Mal Noonan

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

Announcing Ireland's biggest EVER protected area for birds

Team Mal Noonan

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.

Team Mal Noonan

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.

Marine protection milestone reached, says Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

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...

Basking Sharks are now protected, says Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

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...

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

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...

UN Ocean Conference in Lisbon addressed by Minister Noonan

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 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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