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Malcolm Noonan @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Meeting the Irish Forest School Association at the Ploughing Championships. Passing on skills and knowledge of nature to children is a lifelong gift growing a new generation of nature champions to care for our common home. @greenparty.ie @rodericogorman.bsky.social

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Malcolm Noonan @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Conversations at #theploughing on regenerative farming and extending the basic income scheme for small scale producers and growers with @talamhbeo.bsky.social and Kitty Scully. We need to urgently strengthen our food security and resilience against climate related weather events.

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Roderic O’Gorman TD @rodericogorman.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

My thoughts are with MHR and I wish him a speedy recovery. Every politician, from the Taoiseach to a county councillor, should be able to undertake their work in safety.

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Alex Pigot @alexpigotireland.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

83% of the fruit and veg we eat in Ireland is grown elsewhere! To have food security we need more supports for our Irish farmers to grow the food we eat in Ireland and no longer have to import it. @greenparty.ie's @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social expands on this below: 👏👏👏

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Green Party / Comhaontas Glas @greenparty.ie · 15/09/2026

@rodericogorman.bsky.social and @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social traveled the National Ploughing Championships This year's gathering is happening against a backdrop of increasing food security issues, pressures on farmers due to drought and flooding caused by climate change, and labour shortages.

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Green Party / Comhaontas Glas @greenparty.ie · 14/07/2026

The Green Party supports today’s motion which would provide legal protection for artists against the scraping of their work without permission, credit, or pay by AI companies.

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Green Party / Comhaontas Glas @greenparty.ie · 14/07/2026

We are delighted to support the SF motion which would offer protection to artists against AI mining their work without recognition, payment or permission. And we got to catch up with @catherinemartin.bsky.social who was in Leinster House today with @ivorsacademy.bsky.social ahead of the motion.

malcolm noonan roderic o'gorman iain archer

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Malcolm Noonan @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Lá breithe shona David Attenborough. Happy 100th Birthday to the great man and thanks for a lifetime of natural history broadcasting, curiosity about nature and raising our consciousness about our place and our collective responsibilities in the care of our common home. ❤️ 🌎 #davidattenborough

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Green Party / Comhaontas Glas @greenparty.ie · 27/04/2026

The Green Party is proposing “On the Move” - a new social leasing scheme to make electric cars affordable for those who need to drive every day. Focused on essential workers and rural communities, it’s about reducing bills for good - not just for a few months. @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social explains 👇

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Irish Doctors for the Environment @irishdocsenv.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Updated Statement on Government Response to Fossil Fuel Blockades. The government is failing to deliver a Just Transition and instead binding us to further fossil dependency and vulnerability - ignoring climate, health and economic science. It is time to act now. (6 images, contd in replies)

Statement from Irish Doctors for the Environment regarding Government response to fossil fuel blockades: Our government's response to a week of fuel blockades is wholly inadequate and entirely misses the crux of the issue. The announcement of a €505 million relief package, comprised largely of fossil fuel tax cuts against the advice of the ESRI and International Energy Agency. Without any accompanying roadmap to accelerate the energy transition away from fossil fuels, this represents a serious failure of leadership at a critical moment.

Ireland's transport, haulage, and agriculture sectors are the backbone of this economy. They deserve genuine, evidence-based support on a pathway toward clean, energy-independent, and socially just operations, not merely short-term placation that deepens dependence on volatile global fossil fuel markets.

This is not a just transition. It is a missed opportunity.

Last week's crisis must become the catalyst for urgent, systemic reform. We call on the government to act immediately on measures that are proven, deliverable, and transformative:

Immediate fossil phase-out planning: publication, within 2026, of a long-term, cross-sector roadmap to phase out fossil fuels in Ireland.

Legislative recognition of farmers as key stewards of the land who must be supported by evidence-based measures in their role of protecting food security and Irish biodiversity.

Legislative recognition of biodiversity and nature as essential to human health and wellbeing as evidenced by medical research

Rooftop solar and community energy: Accelerate grants and grid connection for rooftop solar on homes, farms, and commercial premises. Empower communities to generate and own their own energy, reducing exposure to global price shocks at source.
This should encompass broad expansion of eligibility criteria for retrofitting and solar panel grants that ensure equitable energy access for all

Transition to agroecological farming and forestry: Financial incentives and institutional support to farmers to shift to agroecological methods, especially to fresh produce, which would entail the following benefits:
increase our food security by significantly reducing our reliance on imports
incur far less energy demand
eliminate the need for further nitrogen derogations
vastly improve the ecological state of our languishing waterways, 1 in 2 of which are currently deemed to be in a poor state

Electrification and clean fuel transition for transport:
Accelerate EV adoption for private motorists and light commercial vehicles
Increasing and incentivising the zero-emission heavy duty vehicles (ZEHDV) grant scheme to align with commitment to reach a minimum of 30% of all new Medium and Heavy-Duty Vehicle sales (bus and truck) to be zero-emission by 2030.

Active and public transport investment: Urgently expand cycling infrastructure, pedestrianise town centres, and fund frequent, coherent, affordable, rural and intercity public transport. Reducing car dependency is both a climate and an energy security measure. Plans should align with, and even exceed, the Climate Action Plan 2023, which aims to deliver by 2030:
50% increase in daily active travel journeys relative to 2022
130% increase in daily public transport journeys
20% reduction in total vehicle kilometres travelled

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Marc Ó Cathasaigh @marcocathasaigh.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

The carbon tax may not be loved (what tax is?). There are real concerns about whether its impacts are progressive or regressive. Questions too around how low-income households can afford to limit their exposure. But that's not the important thing. marcocathasaigh.substack.com/p/the-boring...

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The Boring, Important Thing about Carbon Tax

(And why deferring it is a bad idea)

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Malcolm Noonan @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Throwing aside the Climate bill, throwing their hands in the air on meeting climate targets and now throwing the carbon tax onto the fire, impacting mostly on low income families. For these reasons and more we will not be supporting the Government's confidence motion.

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Janet Horner @janetphorner.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Mná Glasa at our 2026 Green Party Convention. Proud to stand with so many strong women. #Greens2026 #Kilkenny #Ireland #Politics @greenparty.ie

Janet Horner and Hazel Chu surrounded by May women in front of a Green Party banner

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Malcolm Noonan @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

Following a hugely energising @greenparty.ie Convention in Kilkenny this weekend, we took the stragglers out on a guided walk of Newpark Fen with Pat Durkan of @birdwatchireland.bsky.social Míle buíochas all on a great few days for our green movement, here and across the pond.

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Green Party / Comhaontas Glas @greenparty.ie · 28/02/2026

The recent flooding has shown us that nature based solutions are central to environmental solutions. To the forefront of that are our farmers who know this land better than anyone. @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social and @acornprojectcollaboration discuss Farming and Nature #Greens2026

Maura Brennan Acorn Project and Green Party banner

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Malcolm Noonan @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Traveller Primary Healthcare Projects have been a success story set against many years of failure to progress Traveller health and wellbeing. Today Ann Friel of Donegal Traveller Primary Healthcare Team and Mary Nevin of Longford TPHP joined us at committee to talk about the work of the teams.

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Janet Horner @janetphorner.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

So much positivity and unity at today’s protest against the governments SNA plan (or lack thereof). It was inspiring to see so many people come together and to hear from parents, carers, SNAs, and the kids who need them to get through school. #StopTheSNACuts #Politics #Ireland #Dublin #Education

Janet with a group of Forsá activists from their SNA branch

A group of activists in front of a sign that says SNAs make school possible

Janet and Roderic O’Gorman in the crowd outside Leinster House

A variety of signs in the crowd outside Leinster house

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Green Party / Comhaontas Glas @greenparty.ie · 22/02/2026

The Green Party is about solutions. Here are just two put forward by @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social this week that would improve cost of living and sustainability while ensuring better energy security and helping farmers. That’s a lot of possibility that is most importantly achievable!

Article in Irish Examiner on sustainable solutions growing hemp at scale could offer

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Malcolm Noonan @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Morning light on St. Brigid's Day 2026 at Newpark Fen in Kilkenny. Lá fhéile Bhríde shona dhaoibh. #restorenature #Imbolc

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Malcolm Noonan @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

A huge turnout of farmers in Athlone today, opposing the #Mercosur trade deal. It's time for a wider conversation in Ireland on regenerative farming, one that rewards farm families for producing good food, restoring nature, fixing our water and locking up carbon. @greenpartyie.bsky.social

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Feljin Jose @feljin.ie · 31/12/2025

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?

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Malcolm Noonan @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

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.

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Malcolm Noonan @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

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

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Malcolm Noonan @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

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

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Malcolm Noonan @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

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...

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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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Malcolm Noonan @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

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. share.google/UMRsP87Weapj...

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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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Malcolm Noonan @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

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.

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Malcolm Noonan @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

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.

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Save Lady's Island Lake @saveladyislandlake.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

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

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Malcolm Noonan @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

@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. 🇮🇪

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Green Party / Comhaontas Glas @greenparty.ie · 12/11/2025

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

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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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Roderic O’Gorman TD @rodericogorman.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

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)

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Malcolm Noonan @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

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.

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Malcolm Noonan @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

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. ❤️

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Malcolm Noonan @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

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.

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Malcolm Noonan @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

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.

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Malcolm Noonan @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

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...

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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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Save Lady's Island Lake @saveladyislandlake.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

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...

A poster outlining the event which shows an aerial view of the algae on the lake and notes speakers from Save Ladys Island Lake Campaign, Lough Neagh Rivers Trust and Sustainable Water Network will be present. The online talk will happen at 7pm on Thursday 30th October.

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Malcolm Noonan @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

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.

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Malcolm Noonan @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

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-...

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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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Malcolm Noonan @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

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.

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Malcolm Noonan @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

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.

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Malcolm Noonan @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

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.

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Michael Pidgeon @pidgeondublin.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

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.

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Green Party / Comhaontas Glas @greenparty.ie · 03/10/2025

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

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Malcolm Noonan @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

The great virtuoso Dublin fiddle player Tommie Potts was celebrated in City Hall with the launch of a beautiful book on his extraordinary life by Seán Potts. It was a treat to join the celebrations of one of our greatest ever traditional musicians.

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Malcolm Noonan @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

He brought his deep love of nature,heritage and the Irish language into our homes and into our hearts. I am so sorry to hear of Manchán Magan's passing; a beautiful, gentle soul. Ní fheicfimid a leithéidí arís; ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilís ❤️

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TG4 @tg4.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Manchán 🕯️

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