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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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Working together to restore natureÂ
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.
Team Mal Noonan
Nov 18, 2024
Budget '25: A historic budget for Nature and Heritage
This week, the Government delivered its fifth and final budget to the Dáil and it was another record budget for Nature and Heritage.
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Oct 4, 2024
Headstarting curlews - a new initiative to save the species
This week I met some of the conservationists involved in trying to save our curlews, as they prepared 30 ‘headstarted’ chicks for release.
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Jul 26, 2024
Sister act - a landmark agreement between Wild Nephin and Yosemite
Today marks the beginning of a Sister Park agreement between Wild Nephin National Park in Mayo and Yosemite National Park in California.
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May 24, 2024
Nature Restoration in Glenveagh National Park
I recently visited Glenveagh National Park in Donegal, where I had the opportunity to witness one of the most ambitious nature...
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Apr 11, 2024
Nestflix: a new live stream for nature lovers!
The National Parks & Wildlife Service has launched new livestreams featuring two chough pairs as they begin their nesting season.
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Mar 12, 2024
€30m investment in protecting breeding waders
Our €30m investment in breeding waders is ready to take flight, with a new Breeding Wader EIP and targeted NPWS conservation measures!
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Dec 13, 2023
#Twinning - Wild Nephin, Mayo with world-renowned Yosemite
I was in beautiful Mayo yesterday to announce the Twinning of Wild Nephin National Park with the world-famous Yosemite in California.
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Nov 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
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Oct 11, 2023
Budget ‘24: A €166 Million package for Ireland's Built and Natural Heritage
In a landmark moment for heritage funding, I have today announced a #Budget2024 allocation of €166m for Ireland's built & natural heritage.
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Oct 10, 2023
A new National Park for Ireland!
The Boyne Valley Brú na Bóinne World Heritage National Park is Ireland's seventh National Park and the first to be established in 25 years.
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Sep 30, 2023
More white-tailed eagle chicks spreading their wings!
A further 24 white tailed eagle chicks have been released in Ireland this month, as this once extinct species returns to Irish skies.
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Aug 14, 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.
Team Mal Noonan
Aug 9, 2023
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