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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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World Wildlife Day 2022 marked by Minister Noonan
Today, 03/03/22, marks World Wildlife Day, which will be celebrated worldwide under the theme of “Recovering key species for ecosystem...
Malcolm Noonan
Mar 3, 2022
€1.75m funding for 13 Historic Towns (including Callan & Carlow Town) announced by Minister Noonan
Today, I am delighted to announce a significant €1.75m in funding for 13 Historic Towns (including Callan and Carlow Town) under the...
Malcolm Noonan
Mar 2, 2022
Constituency Round-Up for February by Minister Noonan
As well as my important Departmental / Ministerial duties necessitating a significant amount of effort and time, so too do my equally...
Malcolm Noonan
Mar 1, 2022
Heritage Ireland 2030 launched by Minister Noonan
Today I launched with my Governmental colleagues Heritage Ireland 2030 - a plan that represents a major step forward for structured...
Malcolm Noonan
Feb 22, 2022
Statement on the Report of the Commission on Defence Forces by Minister Noonan
My dad served in the Irish Defence Forces for some thirty seven years during which he served three tours of duty in the Congo; one of the...
Malcolm Noonan
Feb 16, 2022
New Home Energy Grant Scheme welcomed by Minister Noonan
The Home Energy Upgrade Scheme launched today by Minister Eamon Ryan is another big win for the Green Party and will prove key in...
Malcolm Noonan
Feb 8, 2022
#TownCentresFirst policy launched with Minister Noonan
Major new strategy to tackle vacancy, combat dereliction, and breathe new life into town centres Network of Town Regeneration Officers to...
Malcolm Noonan
Feb 4, 2022
World Wetlands Day 2022 celebrated by Minister Noonan
On World Wetlands Day, I’d like to commend the great work being done in communities across the country at a local level to enhance our...
Malcolm Noonan
Feb 2, 2022
Constituency Round-Up for January by Minister Noonan
As well as my important Departmental / Ministerial duties necessitating a significant amount of effort and time, so too do my equally...
Malcolm Noonan
Feb 1, 2022
Irish Environmental Network meeting with Minister Noonan
Many thanks to the Irish Environmental Network for a positive, engaging, and productive conversation today. I was delighted to introduce...
Malcolm Noonan
Jan 26, 2022
Peatlands Community Engagement Scheme 2022 announced by Minister Noonan
I’m delighted to announce the largest allocation of funding to date for the Peatland Community Engagement Scheme. This year, for the...
Malcolm Noonan
Jan 7, 2022
Constituency Round-Up for December by Minister Noonan
As well as my important Departmental / Ministerial duties necessitating a significant amount of effort and time, so too do my equally...
Malcolm Noonan
Jan 1, 2022
Passing of Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021 welcomed by Minister Noonan
The passage of the Maritime Area Planning Bill is a critical and hugely welcome development in our efforts to mitigate climate change by...
Malcolm Noonan
Dec 17, 2021
Ten-year Sceilg MhichÃl Management Plan launched by Minister Noonan
I'm delighted to launch a new ten-year Sceilg MhichÃl Management Plan to establish firm commitments to protect and conserve one of our...
Malcolm Noonan
Dec 17, 2021
Historic Structures Fund Irish-language shopfront scheme applications encouraged by Minister Noonan
The conservation of historic shopfronts is a cause close to my heart and I am delighted that a dedicated stream for Irish-language...
Malcolm Noonan
Dec 16, 2021
New strategy for the vernacular heritage launched by Minister Noonan
I am delighted to launch A Living Tradition - A Strategy to Enhance the Understanding, Minding, and Handing on of Our Built Vernacular...
Malcolm Noonan
Dec 10, 2021
Biodiversity funding increase of €2.1m for local authorities announced by Minister Noonan
I’m delighted to be able to increase the vital biodiversity funding scheme, which has proved immensely popular with local authorities....
Malcolm Noonan
Dec 6, 2021
Constituency Round-Up for November by Minister Noonan
As well as my important Departmental / Ministerial duties necessitating a significant amount of effort and time, so too do my equally...
Malcolm Noonan
Dec 1, 2021
€5.7m in funding to improve condition of Ireland’s machair habitats announced by Minister Noonan
Today I announced the approval by the European Commission of an EU LIFE project, LIFE On Machair, worth over €5.7 million in EU funding....
Malcolm Noonan
Nov 23, 2021
2022 Community Monuments Fund opening call announced by Minister Noonan
The 2022 Community Monuments Fund is Now Open! - YouTube Today, I am announcing the opening of calls to the 2022 Community Monuments...
Malcolm Noonan
Nov 17, 2021
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