A crucial vote on the Nature Restoration Law
A good day for nature as the EU Environment Council agrees the General Approach of the Nature Restoration Law.
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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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Jun 15, 2023
Grants of €7,500 available for expert conservation advice on vernacular farmhouse buildings
14th June 2023 Vernacular farmhouses are a key part of our rural heritage, and we want to help people turn these vacant houses into...
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Jun 9, 2023
New Carlow bus routes coming in July will be transformative for the town
June 9th 2023 Today in Carlow I attended a trial run of CW1 - one of two new Carlow Town bus routes coming into operation next month....
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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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Jun 7, 2023
The ‘Love This Place’ 2023 Campaign organised by Leave No Trace Ireland and Roz Purcell
June 6th 2023 Yesterday I was delighted to see the 'Love This Place' Leave No Trace national awareness campaign kick off again for...
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May 31, 2023
May Newsletter from Minister Noonan
From celebrating Europe day in Kilkenny and Carlow to marking National Biodiversity Week around Ireland, it was all go for the month of May.
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May 31, 2023
Malcolm Noonan announces €2.7m for Local Biodiversity Action Fund
31st May 2023 Today I announced a combined €2.7 million in funding for local biodiversity projects. Over €2.5 million is being awarded to...
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May 30, 2023
Minister Mary Butler and Minister Malcolm Noonan tour Local Mental Health Services in Kilkenny
May 30th 2023 Minister Mary Butler and Minister Malcolm Noonan visiting TASK mental health training center in Kilkenny Yesterday TD for...
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May 22, 2023
New Osprey arrivals due very soon
We're counting down the days until the magnificent Osprey is reintroduced to Ireland. Here's the latest update on where this project is at.
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May 21, 2023
820 farmers reap the rewards of restoring nature
Good news for nature as farmers in the northwest are rewarded with €2.4 million for delivering on-farm results
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May 21, 2023
2,000 hectare nature restoration project announced
A 2,000 hectare restoration project is set to transform a valley in the Wicklow Mountains National Park with huge benefits for nature.
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May 21, 2023
A Biodiversity Week update on Killarney National Park
Why a flying Biodiversity Week visit to Killarney National Park left me more hopeful than ever for the future of this iconic, precious place
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May 19, 2023
National Biodiversity Week launched - free events every day!
This morning we launched Biodiversity Week 2023 which will happen from 19th–28th May this year. National Biodiversity Week offers...
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May 18, 2023
Recognition for Carlow Kilkenny communities
My colleague, Minister Joe O'Brien, has this morning announced a combined €1.85 million in funding that’s set to deliver a major...
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May 9, 2023
Celebrating Europe Day at the Carlow Potato Exchange
It's 50 years since Ireland joined the EU and today I attended a lovely event with Carlow Development Partnership to mark the occasion.
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May 8, 2023
A Europe Day visit to Kilkenny City Vocational School
To mark 50 years of Ireland's EU membership I brought Ambassador Florence Ensch to visit Kilkenny City Vocational School.
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Apr 22, 2023
Young people have their say on biodiversity
It's Earth Day, and it's a historic day for nature and for young people in Ireland. For the first time anywhere in the world, children...
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Apr 6, 2023
Over €400,000 in funding for Community Monuments in Carlow Kilkenny
The Butler Gallery is among buildings to benefit from the Community Monuments Fund in 2023. Eight projects funded across Carlow and...
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Mar 28, 2023
€290,000 in Historic Structures funding headed to Carlow Kilkenny
I was delighted to announce today that 95 heritage projects around Ireland will benefit from a total of €4.5m under this year’s Historic...
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Mar 16, 2023
€40,000 funding boost to Carlow for heritage-led regeneration plan
As Minister for Heritage and Local Government, with the collaboration of The Heritage Council, I am delighted to announced that Carlow is...
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