Agri-Business
MEP claims Lough Funshinagh can be de-designated as SAC
An Irish MEP has claimed that guidance from the European Union has suggested that the de-designation of Lough Funshinagh as...
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biodiversity
INHFA writes to Minister Noonan on EU Biodiversity Strategy
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers’ Association (INHFA) has said it has written to Minister of State for heritage Malcolm...
Environment
Minister announces €160k for nationwide peatland conservation projects
Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan has today (Thursday, May 19) announced funding of €160,000 for...
biodiversity
Over 100 events planned for National Biodiversity Week
Over 100 nature-related events will take place across the country to mark this year’s National Biodiversity Week. From today (Friday,...
Environment
€55m investment for NPWS renewal under Strategic Action Plan
A new Strategic Action Plan for the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has been published today (Wednesday, May 4)...
Environment
Heritage minister supports garda investigation into Galway bog fire
Heritage minister, Malcolm Noonan, has supported a full investigation by An Garda Siochána into the causes of a major fire...
Rural Life
Designated land: Minister Noonan called on to reimburse farmers
Minister of State with responsibility for heritage Malcolm Noonan has been called on to ensure farmers and landowners are “properly...
Rural Life
Increased patrols and air surveillance to deter upland fires
Heritage minister, Malcolm Noonan has visited the site of an illegal 300ha fire in Wicklow Mountains National Park and announced...
Rural Life
Minister has no plans to change burning window
A junior minister has told the Seanad that he has no plans to propose a change to the statutory burning...
biodiversity
Biodiversity and nature recording scheme opens for applications
A grant scheme providing up to €5,000 to support Ireland’s biodiversity and nature recording community has opened for applications. The...
Environment
Nature is the best 'defence' against climate change impacts
Nature and healthy ecosystems are the best “defence” against the impacts of climate change, Minister of State for Heritage and...
biodiversity
Citizens' Assembly: '2022 will be a big year for nature'
Minister of State for heritage and electoral reform, Malcolm Noonan has welcomed today’s (February 2) announcement by Taoiseach Micheál Martin...
biodiversity
Government announces initiative for businesses to address biodiversity
The government has announced a new initiative aimed at assisting businesses in the private sector to take steps against biodiversity...
Rural Life
Noonan expresses misgivings as bird hunting season opens
As the open season for bird hunting begins today (Wednesday, September 1), the Minister of State with responsibility for heritage...
Agri Politics
NARGC calls for Noonan removal as NPWS minister in letter to Taoiseach
The organisation representing gun owners has said it has written to Taoiseach Micheál Martin asking him to remove Minister of...
Environment
Noonan welcomes independent review of biodiversity plan
Minister of State for heritage and electoral reform, Malcolm Noonan, has welcomed the publication of a new independent review of...
