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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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A new nature reserve for Kilkenny
Today I announced I'm purchasing 165 acres of land near Gathabawn, North Kilkenny and designating it as Kilkenny's fifth nature reserve.
Team Mal Noonan
Oct 14, 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.
Team Mal Noonan
Oct 4, 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.
Team Mal Noonan
Mar 12, 2024
'Seas off Wexford' - Ireland's newest and biggest SPA
Today I'm announcing 'Seas off Wexford', Ireland's BIGGEST EVER Special Protection Area for birds at 305,000 hectares.
Team Mal Noonan
Jan 11, 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!
Team Mal Noonan
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.
Team Mal Noonan
Nov 11, 2023
Heritage Ireland 2030 - a renewed focus on expertise and skills
The need to develop additional expertise and boost skills in the heritage sector took centre stage at the Heritage Ireland 2030 summit.
Team Mal Noonan
Oct 26, 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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