Malcolm Noonan
@malcolmnoonan.bsky.social
Green Party Senator, former Minister for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform.
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This government abandoned lower speed limits and abandoned reforms to the RSA. Is this what "deeply concerned" and "doing everything" looks like?
Red light cameras were supposed to be installed early this year. Where are they?
Red light cameras were supposed to be installed early this year. Where are they?
December 31, 2025 at 8:46 AM
This government abandoned lower speed limits and abandoned reforms to the RSA. Is this what "deeply concerned" and "doing everything" looks like?
Red light cameras were supposed to be installed early this year. Where are they?
Red light cameras were supposed to be installed early this year. Where are they?
My last cycling ramble of 2025, down to Fennessy's flax mills on the Nore in Kilkenny; a rich part of our industrial heritage.
I'm looking forward to the year ahead, collaborating towards a safe, ecological future for all living things. Athbliain faoi mhaise daoibh go léir.
I'm looking forward to the year ahead, collaborating towards a safe, ecological future for all living things. Athbliain faoi mhaise daoibh go léir.
December 31, 2025 at 11:49 AM
My last cycling ramble of 2025, down to Fennessy's flax mills on the Nore in Kilkenny; a rich part of our industrial heritage.
I'm looking forward to the year ahead, collaborating towards a safe, ecological future for all living things. Athbliain faoi mhaise daoibh go léir.
I'm looking forward to the year ahead, collaborating towards a safe, ecological future for all living things. Athbliain faoi mhaise daoibh go léir.
Winter solstice 2025 at Knockroe passage tomb in Kilkenny.
The sun didn't break the clouds, but the message of hope, of renewal, of our place in nature, among all of us gathered, shone through. #solstice
The sun didn't break the clouds, but the message of hope, of renewal, of our place in nature, among all of us gathered, shone through. #solstice
December 21, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Winter solstice 2025 at Knockroe passage tomb in Kilkenny.
The sun didn't break the clouds, but the message of hope, of renewal, of our place in nature, among all of us gathered, shone through. #solstice
The sun didn't break the clouds, but the message of hope, of renewal, of our place in nature, among all of us gathered, shone through. #solstice
1990 and the aftermath of two concerts in Kilkenny by the great Joe Ely (yep, that's me on the left). Our band opened for him on the first gig.
I am saddened to hear of his passing today. Joe was a trailblazer; a pioneer of early americana. Rest in peace #JoeEly
I am saddened to hear of his passing today. Joe was a trailblazer; a pioneer of early americana. Rest in peace #JoeEly
December 16, 2025 at 4:20 PM
1990 and the aftermath of two concerts in Kilkenny by the great Joe Ely (yep, that's me on the left). Our band opened for him on the first gig.
I am saddened to hear of his passing today. Joe was a trailblazer; a pioneer of early americana. Rest in peace #JoeEly
I am saddened to hear of his passing today. Joe was a trailblazer; a pioneer of early americana. Rest in peace #JoeEly
My reaction to the 2025 Article 17 Report on the state of Ireland's habitats and species.
While some species are doing well, the overall state of habitats and freshwater ecosystems is not good.
Celebrating the derogation extension isn't a good look by govt.
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While some species are doing well, the overall state of habitats and freshwater ecosystems is not good.
Celebrating the derogation extension isn't a good look by govt.
www.greenparty.ie/news/eu-repo...
EU Report on the state of Ireland’s habitats and species reveals a mountain still to climb-Noonan | Green Party
EU Report on the state of Ireland’s habitats and species reveals a mountain still to climb-Noonan
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December 12, 2025 at 11:43 AM
My reaction to the 2025 Article 17 Report on the state of Ireland's habitats and species.
While some species are doing well, the overall state of habitats and freshwater ecosystems is not good.
Celebrating the derogation extension isn't a good look by govt.
www.greenparty.ie/news/eu-repo...
While some species are doing well, the overall state of habitats and freshwater ecosystems is not good.
Celebrating the derogation extension isn't a good look by govt.
www.greenparty.ie/news/eu-repo...
Using a possible three year extension to the nitrates derogation to co-design a regenerative model of agriculture that works for farm families, for nature, water and climate, rather than face the uncertainty again, would be a wise use of time by government.
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Government must use the three years wisely – time to end the uncertainty and ease our way out of nitrates derogation | Green Party
Government must use the three years wisely – time to end the uncertainty and ease our way out of nitrates derogation
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December 1, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Using a possible three year extension to the nitrates derogation to co-design a regenerative model of agriculture that works for farm families, for nature, water and climate, rather than face the uncertainty again, would be a wise use of time by government.
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Talking to ecology students in Trinity College, I spoke of the need for creativity and collaboration in the great nature restoration challenge. It will be resource hungry; human and financial and the state needs to lead by example.
Míle buíochas @marcuscollier.bsky.social as an cuireadh.
Míle buíochas @marcuscollier.bsky.social as an cuireadh.
November 21, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Talking to ecology students in Trinity College, I spoke of the need for creativity and collaboration in the great nature restoration challenge. It will be resource hungry; human and financial and the state needs to lead by example.
Míle buíochas @marcuscollier.bsky.social as an cuireadh.
Míle buíochas @marcuscollier.bsky.social as an cuireadh.
Minister O' Brien has brought to cabinet, a memo on the general scheme of an MPA bill as an amendment to the MAP Act; no timeline for its introduction to the Dáil.
In climate committee this week, wind energy sector told me their preference was the standalone MPA bill. We all await publication.
In climate committee this week, wind energy sector told me their preference was the standalone MPA bill. We all await publication.
Raising the matter of Marine Protected Area (MPA) legislation with MoS for Marine, Timmy Dooley.
He tells me a new approach bringing amendments to the MAP Act is nearing completion and includes many of the elements of the old draft bill, including public participation.
He tells me a new approach bringing amendments to the MAP Act is nearing completion and includes many of the elements of the old draft bill, including public participation.
November 21, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Minister O' Brien has brought to cabinet, a memo on the general scheme of an MPA bill as an amendment to the MAP Act; no timeline for its introduction to the Dáil.
In climate committee this week, wind energy sector told me their preference was the standalone MPA bill. We all await publication.
In climate committee this week, wind energy sector told me their preference was the standalone MPA bill. We all await publication.
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A full house here tonight for our event with @elainemcgoff.bsky.social from @antaisce.bsky.social including two Oireachtas members: Wexford Labour TD George Lawlor and @greenpartyie.bsky.social Senator @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social which is very encouraging. We can work together to #SaveLadysIslandLake
November 17, 2025 at 7:15 PM
A full house here tonight for our event with @elainemcgoff.bsky.social from @antaisce.bsky.social including two Oireachtas members: Wexford Labour TD George Lawlor and @greenpartyie.bsky.social Senator @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social which is very encouraging. We can work together to #SaveLadysIslandLake
@greenpartyie.bsky.social members out in force for the @stopclimatechaos.bsky.social demo in Dublin.
Building on this collaboration between climate, nature, social inclusion, development NGOs and politics will be vital to force a radical change in direction here in Ireland. 🇮🇪
Building on this collaboration between climate, nature, social inclusion, development NGOs and politics will be vital to force a radical change in direction here in Ireland. 🇮🇪
November 16, 2025 at 11:35 AM
@greenpartyie.bsky.social members out in force for the @stopclimatechaos.bsky.social demo in Dublin.
Building on this collaboration between climate, nature, social inclusion, development NGOs and politics will be vital to force a radical change in direction here in Ireland. 🇮🇪
Building on this collaboration between climate, nature, social inclusion, development NGOs and politics will be vital to force a radical change in direction here in Ireland. 🇮🇪
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The Central Bank and Climate Council’s joint report is clear - we must remove the barriers to investment in climate adaptation.
Government needs to give communities and businesses the support they need to protect their homes and livelihoods.
@hazelchu.bsky.social @pidgeon.ie
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Government needs to give communities and businesses the support they need to protect their homes and livelihoods.
@hazelchu.bsky.social @pidgeon.ie
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Greens call on Government to scale up climate adaptation finance following Central Bank and CCAC report | Green Party
Greens call on Government to scale up climate adaptation finance following Central Bank and CCAC report
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November 12, 2025 at 7:08 PM
The Central Bank and Climate Council’s joint report is clear - we must remove the barriers to investment in climate adaptation.
Government needs to give communities and businesses the support they need to protect their homes and livelihoods.
@hazelchu.bsky.social @pidgeon.ie
shorturl.at/5dNZT
Government needs to give communities and businesses the support they need to protect their homes and livelihoods.
@hazelchu.bsky.social @pidgeon.ie
shorturl.at/5dNZT
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I'm pleased to share that as of today, I will serve as the Chairperson of the Oireachtas Cross-Party Cancer Group - a group of TDs and Senators who work alongside the Irish Cancer Society to hear directly from cancer patients and fight to improve cancer services across the country (1/4)
November 12, 2025 at 9:59 PM
I'm pleased to share that as of today, I will serve as the Chairperson of the Oireachtas Cross-Party Cancer Group - a group of TDs and Senators who work alongside the Irish Cancer Society to hear directly from cancer patients and fight to improve cancer services across the country (1/4)
Raising the matter of Marine Protected Area (MPA) legislation with MoS for Marine, Timmy Dooley.
He tells me a new approach bringing amendments to the MAP Act is nearing completion and includes many of the elements of the old draft bill, including public participation.
He tells me a new approach bringing amendments to the MAP Act is nearing completion and includes many of the elements of the old draft bill, including public participation.
November 10, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Raising the matter of Marine Protected Area (MPA) legislation with MoS for Marine, Timmy Dooley.
He tells me a new approach bringing amendments to the MAP Act is nearing completion and includes many of the elements of the old draft bill, including public participation.
He tells me a new approach bringing amendments to the MAP Act is nearing completion and includes many of the elements of the old draft bill, including public participation.
Two men who shared a deep understanding and love of our heritage, culture, nature and our language and saw it through a lens of inclusion, a celebration of diversity.
A Presidency defined by courage and compassion.
Míle buíochas a Uachtaráin agus Sabina. Bain sult as na blianta ciúine. ❤️
A Presidency defined by courage and compassion.
Míle buíochas a Uachtaráin agus Sabina. Bain sult as na blianta ciúine. ❤️
November 10, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Two men who shared a deep understanding and love of our heritage, culture, nature and our language and saw it through a lens of inclusion, a celebration of diversity.
A Presidency defined by courage and compassion.
Míle buíochas a Uachtaráin agus Sabina. Bain sult as na blianta ciúine. ❤️
A Presidency defined by courage and compassion.
Míle buíochas a Uachtaráin agus Sabina. Bain sult as na blianta ciúine. ❤️
Heritage Ireland Summit 2025 focused on the contribution of children and young people towards shared appreciation and celebration of our built, natural, cultural and archaeological heritage.
It was wonderful to meet up with people from across a heritage sector that is thriving.
It was wonderful to meet up with people from across a heritage sector that is thriving.
November 2, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Heritage Ireland Summit 2025 focused on the contribution of children and young people towards shared appreciation and celebration of our built, natural, cultural and archaeological heritage.
It was wonderful to meet up with people from across a heritage sector that is thriving.
It was wonderful to meet up with people from across a heritage sector that is thriving.
Conversations on the potential of restoring seagrass and salt marsh habitats to store carbon hosted by @ucdearth.bsky.social
A hugely informative event; as Govt scrambles to meet sectoral targets, consideration on these habitats needs further attention.
A hugely informative event; as Govt scrambles to meet sectoral targets, consideration on these habitats needs further attention.
November 2, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Conversations on the potential of restoring seagrass and salt marsh habitats to store carbon hosted by @ucdearth.bsky.social
A hugely informative event; as Govt scrambles to meet sectoral targets, consideration on these habitats needs further attention.
A hugely informative event; as Govt scrambles to meet sectoral targets, consideration on these habitats needs further attention.
A link to a discussion on Claire Byrne Live @rteone.rte.ie with Phelim Molloy (INHFA) and myself on the state buying high nature value land for restoration.
I think its good for nature, farming and rural communities bringing wider societal and economic benefit.
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I think its good for nature, farming and rural communities bringing wider societal and economic benefit.
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Why farmers are upset by plans to expand our national parks
Pheilim Molly, President of the Irish Natura Hill Farmers Association
Senator Malcolm Noonan, Green Party, and former Minister of State with responsibility for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform
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October 25, 2025 at 7:24 AM
A link to a discussion on Claire Byrne Live @rteone.rte.ie with Phelim Molloy (INHFA) and myself on the state buying high nature value land for restoration.
I think its good for nature, farming and rural communities bringing wider societal and economic benefit.
www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
I think its good for nature, farming and rural communities bringing wider societal and economic benefit.
www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
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Ourselves and Green Foundation Ireland are hosting a webinar on how the current disaster has developed and how people can support our campaign to reverse this ecological catastrophe. We will have a panel of experts discussing key issues. Registration is free:
www.eventbrite.ie/e/saving-lad...
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October 8, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Ourselves and Green Foundation Ireland are hosting a webinar on how the current disaster has developed and how people can support our campaign to reverse this ecological catastrophe. We will have a panel of experts discussing key issues. Registration is free:
www.eventbrite.ie/e/saving-lad...
www.eventbrite.ie/e/saving-lad...
It was a privilege to open day two of the Kildare Wildlife Rescue biodiversity conference.
Wildlife rehabbers like KWR will play an important role in our collective efforts to restore nature at scale in Ireland. Well done on two inspiring days for nature.
Wildlife rehabbers like KWR will play an important role in our collective efforts to restore nature at scale in Ireland. Well done on two inspiring days for nature.
October 19, 2025 at 8:53 PM
It was a privilege to open day two of the Kildare Wildlife Rescue biodiversity conference.
Wildlife rehabbers like KWR will play an important role in our collective efforts to restore nature at scale in Ireland. Well done on two inspiring days for nature.
Wildlife rehabbers like KWR will play an important role in our collective efforts to restore nature at scale in Ireland. Well done on two inspiring days for nature.
No new money for nature restoration, a static heritage budget and nothing meaningful to fix our rivers, lakes and estuaries.
My response to heritage, nature, water measures in the FFG/Ind. first budget. #budget26
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My response to heritage, nature, water measures in the FFG/Ind. first budget. #budget26
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Noonan: No new money for Nature Restoration in Budget 2026 | Green Party
Noonan: No new money for Nature Restoration in Budget 2026
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October 11, 2025 at 6:29 AM
No new money for nature restoration, a static heritage budget and nothing meaningful to fix our rivers, lakes and estuaries.
My response to heritage, nature, water measures in the FFG/Ind. first budget. #budget26
greenparty.ie/news/noonan-...
My response to heritage, nature, water measures in the FFG/Ind. first budget. #budget26
greenparty.ie/news/noonan-...
At the start of our Oireachtas Committee on Key issues affecting the Traveller community, we observed a minute's silence to remember the victims of the Carrickmines fire, ten years ago today.
Ten years on and many Traveller families are still living in dangerous, overcrowded conditions.
Ten years on and many Traveller families are still living in dangerous, overcrowded conditions.
October 10, 2025 at 9:42 PM
At the start of our Oireachtas Committee on Key issues affecting the Traveller community, we observed a minute's silence to remember the victims of the Carrickmines fire, ten years ago today.
Ten years on and many Traveller families are still living in dangerous, overcrowded conditions.
Ten years on and many Traveller families are still living in dangerous, overcrowded conditions.
I joined the #Love30 campaign protest yesterday. Earlier we heard many excuses from the Minister's adviser as to why he couldn't introduce default speed limits.
Every day delayed will only bring more heartbreak to families. Numbers of deaths of vulnerable road users are far too high.
Every day delayed will only bring more heartbreak to families. Numbers of deaths of vulnerable road users are far too high.
The science is clear: a default 30km/h speed limit in all urban areas will save lives!
Any further delay in implementing this long overdue change is unforgivable.
#Love30
Any further delay in implementing this long overdue change is unforgivable.
#Love30
Campaigners heap pressure on government to rollout 30km speed limit
The Love30 campaign is stepping up the pressure - calling on the government to stop delaying and deliver a default 30km speed limit in towns and cities.
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October 3, 2025 at 8:11 AM
I joined the #Love30 campaign protest yesterday. Earlier we heard many excuses from the Minister's adviser as to why he couldn't introduce default speed limits.
Every day delayed will only bring more heartbreak to families. Numbers of deaths of vulnerable road users are far too high.
Every day delayed will only bring more heartbreak to families. Numbers of deaths of vulnerable road users are far too high.
The 2015 Gender Recognition Act was a progressive step forward for Transgender rights in Ireland.
But progress has been slow since. I joined Transgender Equality Network Ireland at their campaign briefing to implement recommendations of the 2018 review. Trans rights are human rights.
But progress has been slow since. I joined Transgender Equality Network Ireland at their campaign briefing to implement recommendations of the 2018 review. Trans rights are human rights.
October 3, 2025 at 8:00 AM
The 2015 Gender Recognition Act was a progressive step forward for Transgender rights in Ireland.
But progress has been slow since. I joined Transgender Equality Network Ireland at their campaign briefing to implement recommendations of the 2018 review. Trans rights are human rights.
But progress has been slow since. I joined Transgender Equality Network Ireland at their campaign briefing to implement recommendations of the 2018 review. Trans rights are human rights.
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Probably the most important thing the government could do this budget? Start saving.
Deeply unsexy policy, I know, but I've seen first hand what happens when a government just spends everything immediately - without looking to future crises and the threat of climate change.
Deeply unsexy policy, I know, but I've seen first hand what happens when a government just spends everything immediately - without looking to future crises and the threat of climate change.
October 3, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Probably the most important thing the government could do this budget? Start saving.
Deeply unsexy policy, I know, but I've seen first hand what happens when a government just spends everything immediately - without looking to future crises and the threat of climate change.
Deeply unsexy policy, I know, but I've seen first hand what happens when a government just spends everything immediately - without looking to future crises and the threat of climate change.
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We’re deeply saddened to hear of Manchán’s passing. A candidate for the party in 2016, he was more importantly a passionate and skilled advocate for Irish language and culture, and an appreciation for the beauty and importance of nature.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam
The writer, broadcaster and documentary maker Manchán Magan has died at the age of 55, his family has confirmed
Broadcaster and scríbhneoir Manchán Magan dies aged 55
The writer, broadcaster and documentary maker Manchán Magan has died at the age of 55, his family has confirmed.
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October 3, 2025 at 7:31 AM
We’re deeply saddened to hear of Manchán’s passing. A candidate for the party in 2016, he was more importantly a passionate and skilled advocate for Irish language and culture, and an appreciation for the beauty and importance of nature.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam