Government fail Community Based Job Supports
The closure of Kilkenny Job Club this month signifies a loss to the community of Kilkenny. As I understand it, a decision not to renew… Read More »Government fail Community Based Job Supports
News & Updates
Green Party critical of ‘anti-democratic’ Planning Bill
Party claims Housing and Planning Development Bill harks a return to the dark days of unsustainable planning The Green Party has criticised a new planning… Read More »Green Party critical of ‘anti-democratic’ Planning Bill
Noonan appointed by Government to EU Committee of the Regions
Green Party Councillor and Local Government Spokesperson; Malcolm Noonan has been appointed by the Irish Government to the European Union Committee of the Regions (CoR)… Read More »Noonan appointed by Government to EU Committee of the Regions
Local Government Climate Charter; My Response
The Green Party has today welcomed the announcement of a Climate Action Charter for all of the State’s 31 Local Authorities but says that local… Read More »Local Government Climate Charter; My Response
Greens call for increased funding to Local Authorities to target town centre regeneration
The Green Party is calling on the Government to increase funding to all Local Authorities in the State to be used for a targeted campaign… Read More »Greens call for increased funding to Local Authorities to target town centre regeneration
Noonan calls for a comprehensive and integrated overflow early warning system on pumping stations
Serious pollution incident in River Nore in 2018 highlighted ‘serious deficiencies’ in the alarm system. Irish Water and Kilkenny County Council need to urgently implement… Read More »Noonan calls for a comprehensive and integrated overflow early warning system on pumping stations
Proposal: Climate Action Committee at Local Government level
Greens propose establishment of dedicated Climate Action Committee in every Local Authority The scale of the climate emergency requires a response at every level of… Read More »Proposal: Climate Action Committee at Local Government level
Praise for Kilkenny Climate Activists
Following a day of peaceful resistance in Dublin on Friday (19th April), led by Extinction Rebellion Ireland, I am full of admiration and support for… Read More »Praise for Kilkenny Climate Activists