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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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Malcolm Noonan
Feb 16, 2021
Biodiversity Plan review welcomed by Minister Noonan
Minister for Heritage and Electoral Reform has welcomed the publication of a new independent review of Ireland’s third National...
Malcolm Noonan
Feb 12, 2021
Family Carers COVID-19 support
On 12th February 2021 I wrote the following letter to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health Chair, Sean Crowe and Minister for Health,...
Malcolm Noonan
Feb 11, 2021
Minister launches new pollinator 'success stories' publication
‘Working together for Biodiversity: Tales from the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan 2015-2020’ highlights positive action for nature across...
Malcolm Noonan
Feb 8, 2021
€300k fund for biodiversity projects supported by Minister Noonan
Innovative bat surveys, counting of birds, planting thousands of new trees, protecting rare butterflies as well as promotion of hedgerows...
Malcolm Noonan
Feb 5, 2021
Minister Noonan meets The Good Shepherd Centre and Dublin Civic Trust on homelessness and housing
Two recent meetings with different groups got me thinking of the potential of the Town Centres First policy approach towards addressing...
Malcolm Noonan
Feb 5, 2021
Archaeological research funding tripled by Minister Noonan
Minister of State for Heritage, Malcolm Noonan TD, has announced a significant increase in support for the Royal Irish Academy (RIA)...
Malcolm Noonan
Feb 3, 2021
Minister Noonan addresses webinar on cycling in Kilkenny
Thanks to Cycle Kilkenny, Kilkenny Chamber, Lighthouse Studios, Kilkenny LEADER Partnership, and Kilkenny County Council for the...
Malcolm Noonan
Feb 3, 2021
Strategic review of the National Parks and Wildlife Service begins
A strategic review of the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) gets underway today February 3rd 2021. The review will assess the...
Malcolm Noonan
Feb 2, 2021
World Wetlands Day: New project will restore and rehabilitate peatlands
On World Wetlands Day, Minister Noonan announced that his Department would be an active partner in a major peatlands initiative - the EU...
Malcolm Noonan
Jan 26, 2021
Major report on Marine Protected Areas published
Minister Noonan welcomed the publication of an expert-led report on Expanding Ireland's Marine Protected Area Network' by the Department...
Malcolm Noonan
Jan 25, 2021
Kilkenny City has become Ireland's cleanest town for a record fifth time
Kilkenny City has topped the Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) survey as Ireland's cleanest town for a record fifth time. Despite the...
Malcolm Noonan
Jan 22, 2021
93 Carlow and Kilkenny social homes have been refurbished and are back in use
Brilliant news today from Darragh O'Brien TD that via the Voids Stimulus Programme 93 social homes across Carlow and Kilkenny have been...
Malcolm Noonan
Jan 22, 2021
Curlew conservation funding increased and jobs created for 30 seasonal contractors
Ministers Pippa Hackett and Malcolm Noonan have combined, along with their respective departments, to drive forward plans to conserve the...
Malcolm Noonan
Jan 14, 2021
Minister Noonan attends 'One Planet Summit for Biodiversity'
The One Planet Summit for Biodiversity on 11/01/20 brought together heads of state and government as well as leaders of international...
Malcolm Noonan
Jan 14, 2021
New Microgeneration Support Scheme open for public consultation
Individuals, farmers, business owners, and community organisations are being invited to submit their views on a new microgeneration...
Malcolm Noonan
Jan 14, 2021
Convening Important Meeting with St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny on its Capital Needs and COVID-19
Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan convened a briefing meeting for Carlow Kilkenny Oireachtas members...
Malcolm Noonan
Jan 8, 2021
General Scheme of the Electoral Reform Bill published
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien, TD, and the Minister of State with Responsibility for Heritage...
Malcolm Noonan
Jan 2, 2021
Bagenalstown is awarded An Taisce's Green Flag
A wonderful achievement for Bagenalstown Community Group (BIG) as they make history by becoming the first community group in County...
Malcolm Noonan
Dec 31, 2020
Fire Services Capital Programme includes Carlow and Kilkenny
My departmental colleague Minister O' Brien has this week announced the Fire Services Capital Programme. I'm delighted to say that within...
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