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Malcolm Noonan @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social · 4d

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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Noonan: No new money for Nature Restoration in Budget 2026

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Malcolm Noonan @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social · 4d

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 · 12d

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.

Irish Doctors for the Environment @irishdocsenv.bsky.social · 12d

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

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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Malcolm Noonan @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social · 12d

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 @pidgeon.ie · 12d

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 @greenpartyie.bsky.social · 12d

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

RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · 12d

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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Malcolm Noonan @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social · 12d

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 · 12d

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 · 12d

Manchán 🕯️

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Malcolm Noonan @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social · 13d

I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Jane Goodall.

Like all who cherish nature, she was a beacon, shining a light at the folly of our war with nature. She knew there would only be one winner.

We must redouble our efforts to restore nature, inspired by her vision.

The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 13d

Jane Goodall, primatologist and global activist, dies aged 91

Scientist turned her childhood love of primates into a lifelong quest for protecting the environment

www.irishtimes.com

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European Greens @europeangreens.eu · 16d

🇲🇩🇪🇺 Over 50% of Moldovans voted for a democratic & pro-European future!

✊ This is a good day for the EU & a bad one for Russian corruption.
Moldovans chose hope over fear.

🫶 President Maia Sandu & her party will lead Moldova into a better future.

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Ciara Murphy @ciaralynnmurphy.bsky.social · 21d

Disappointing that rather than reach out and offer support Cllr Carthy is lashing out at those who are…we need to put politics aside to fix the issue at hand. Thanks to both @rodericogorman.bsky.social and @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social for their tangible and very real support.

Save Lady's Island Lake @saveladyislandlake.bsky.social · 21d

Coverage of @rodericogorman.bsky.social and @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social’s visit to the Lake last weekend. We need political action not political sledging. We’re grateful to those who have engaged with us in good faith to #SaveLadysIslandLake

‘I won’t be lectured by the Green Party’ – Wexford councillor unimpressed by Roderic O’Gorman visit to ‘ecological disaster’ site

Given that an “ecological disaster” has been unfolding at the beautiful Lady's Island Lake in south Wexford for some four decades now, it's probably fair that Green Party leader Roderic O’Gorman point...

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Save Lady's Island Lake @saveladyislandlake.bsky.social · 21d

Coverage of @rodericogorman.bsky.social and @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social’s visit to the Lake last weekend. We need political action not political sledging. We’re grateful to those who have engaged with us in good faith to #SaveLadysIslandLake

‘I won’t be lectured by the Green Party’ – Wexford councillor unimpressed by Roderic O’Gorman visit to ‘ecological disaster’ site

Given that an “ecological disaster” has been unfolding at the beautiful Lady's Island Lake in south Wexford for some four decades now, it's probably fair that Green Party leader Roderic O’Gorman point...

www.independent.ie

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Malcolm Noonan @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social · Sep 14

The Palestine Crochet made it's way to Kilkenny and was unfurled in the grounds of Kilkenny Castle; a beautiful creative statement.

We stood in silence and in solidarity with the people of #Gaza as Israel continues it's genocidal actions.
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Malcolm Noonan @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social · Sep 13

Day two of our community apple (and a little beetroot) pressing in the orchard of St Canice's Cathedral and a steady flow of customers.

All donations going to World Central Kitchen in #Gaza 🇵🇸

Míle buíochas Dean Stephen Farrell agus a chuid foireann.

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Green Party / Comhaontas Glas @greenpartyie.bsky.social · Sep 11

💡 Think In 2025 💡

This morning, we opened our annual Think In with a media briefing, highlighting our work on holding this Government to account for its inaction and backsliding on key climate and social policies in recent months.

Read more: shorturl.at/UnbGA

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Malcolm Noonan @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social · Sep 11

Thanks Patrick; wonderful stuff and good for heart and soul.

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Malcolm Noonan @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social · Sep 11

Our @greenpartyie.bsky.social think-in kickstarted with a press conference.

We're ready for the term ahead, to rebuild and build alliances with with other progressive parties and independents.

Nature restoration and climate action are being sidelined here and in Europe. Our voice is needed.

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Green Party / Comhaontas Glas @greenpartyie.bsky.social · Sep 11

We need to change the way social media works if we're to preserve democracy.

Automatic recommender systems are placing misinformation and provocative material in front of young and vulnerable people - they need to be turned off.

#GreenThinkIn

Ireland near political violence tipping point - O'Gorman

Green Party leader Roderic O'Gorman says he is worried that Ireland is reaching a tipping point when it comes to violence against politicians.

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Malcolm Noonan @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social · Sep 4

The beautifully delicate bog rosemary on Lodge Bog in Lullymore today.

We gathered at the invitation of the Irish Peatland Conservation Council to celebrate the long friendship between Netherlands 🇳🇱 and Ireland 🇮🇪 in peatland restoration. #RestoreNature @greenpartyie.bsky.social

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Sally Hayden @sallyhayd.bsky.social · Aug 27

Irish Times front page today. Tried to write instead of just screaming. www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...

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Malcolm Noonan @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social · Aug 28

Wildlife rescues play an important role in our wider conservation efforts in Ireland.

I visited Kildare Wildlife Rescue to chat with the team about the huge increase in demand for services.

I think its time that there was a strategic fund to support this important work.

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Malcolm Noonan @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social · Aug 17

As I recall, three parties agreed an ambitious climate and nature PfG in the last government and all but a few members of Dáil Éireann voted in favour of the EU Nature Restoration Law.

Why then would we even want to remove internationally binding climate 'rules'? Poor show Business Post.

Feljin Jose @feljin.ie · Aug 16

It will be a source of great pride for many Greens that the CEO of an oil and gas lobby group is lashing out at the lasting impact of our policies.

"The Greens may be gone from cabinet, but their roots are still woven through the ground". Beautiful words. Thank you, Mandy.

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Malcolm Noonan @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social · Aug 17

Trying my hand at carving out a new career for myself at the traditional skills day in the grounds of The Heritage Council offices #Kilkenny to mark the start of #HeritageWeek2025

Míle buíochas Aileen-Anne Brannigan; sculptor. I found very relaxing.

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · Aug 17

Israeli military preparing to expel Gaza City residents as baby in tent among those killed in latest attacks

Military claims it is displacing population ‘to ensure their safety’ even as health officials report deadly attacks on previously designated safe zones The Israeli military will begin preparing for the forcible displacement of Palestinians from Gaza City, it said on Saturday, as health officials said it had killed at least 40 people including a baby in a tent and people seeking aid in its latest attacks. The announcement came days after Israel said it intended to launch a new offensive to seize control of Gaza City, the enclave’s largest urban centre, in a plan that raised international alarm. The Israeli offensive has already displaced most of the population, killed tens of thousands of civilians and created a famine. Continue reading...

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