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!
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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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Aug 9, 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.
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Aug 1, 2023
July Newsletter from Minister Noonan
From opening Kilkenny Traveller Pride to watching the European Parliament adopt the Nature Restoration Law, July was a busy month!
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Jul 29, 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!
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Jul 28, 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
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Jul 27, 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.
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Jul 26, 2023
Heritage Week 2023 launches unique Living Heritage events programme
25 July 2023 Today I was thrilled to launch National Heritage Week 2023, which takes place nationwide from Saturday 12th to Sunday 20th...
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Jul 25, 2023
Check the Electoral Register today!
25 July 2023 As Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, today I am calling on all electors and potential electors to engage...
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Jul 21, 2023
International Protection Integration Fund supports 70 projects for 2023
70 projects nationwide - including 6 in Carlow and Kilkenny - will share the €1.2 million International Protection Integration Fund 2023.
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Jul 14, 2023
Launching Kilkenny Traveller Pride at Butler Gallery
I had the privilege to attend and formally open Kilkenny Traveller Pride this week, in the sunny surrounds of the Butler Gallery.
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Jul 13, 2023
Increased Sports Capital & Equipment Programme grants for 2023 - apply now!
Get your application in! Minister for Sport Catherine Martin has opened a new round of the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme.
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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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Jul 12, 2023
ADOPTED! The European Parliament votes to Restore Nature!
Pivotal moment for nature as European Parliament votes to #RestoreNature.
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Jul 4, 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.
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Jul 1, 2023
June Newsletter from Minister Noonan
From launching the Leave No Trace campaign to voting at the EU Council on the Nature Restoration Law, it was a very busy June!
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Jun 30, 2023
€75,000 for popular parks and walking trails in Carlow Kilkenny
Almost €75,000 will be invested in improvements and upgrades to Carlow Kilkenny forest parks and trails.
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Jun 26, 2023
€3.4m in Higher Education Capital Funding announced for SETU campus
26th June 2023 Today I am happy to welcome the announcement of $3.4m in capital funding for the South East Technological University by...
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Jun 26, 2023
Housing Estates in Carlow-Kilkenny receive Water Services Funding
26th June 2023 Today my colleague Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien , announced capital funding under...
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Jun 22, 2023
First NPWS Strategic Plan emphasises its role in nature protection
June 22nd 2023 I've always said that to protect, conserve and restore nature in Ireland, we need a properly resourced, staffed and...
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Jun 21, 2023
€315,416 for 121 Carlow community groups
June 21st 2023 There's been some fantastic news for Carlow this morning, with the announcement of €315,416 being awarded to 121 local...
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