Sustainable Community

Greens welcome ‘long overdue’ housing plan, but criticise ‘missed opportunities’

Admin
21/07/2016

The Green Party today welcomed the publication of the Government’s Action Plan for Housing, saying that steps to address the housing crisis were long overdue,… Read More »

Duncan Stewart speaking in Kilkenny

Admin
23/02/2016

Broadcaster and environmentalist Duncan Stewart speaking in Kilkenny, on Saturday 20th February in support of Malcolm Noonan, Green Party candidate for Carlow/Kilkenny Duncan Stewart… Read More »

A Radical Plan for Regeneration of Carlow Town is required following Supervalu closure – Noonan

Admin
03/12/201503/12/2015

Following devastating news of the closure of Supervalu in Carlow town, Green Party Environment Spokesperson Cllr Malcolm Noonan said that a radical plan for the… Read More »

Community Participation Proposals in Local Government Reform have merit but are meaningless without resources

Cathy
19/10/201219/02/2014

Commenting further on Minister Hogan’s Local Government Reform Proposals announced yesterday, the Green Party welcomes the proposals to introduce plebiscites, town and area meetings, community… Read More »

Acquisition of St Mary’s ends a great year for Kilkenny

Malcolm
31/12/200918/03/2015

This is a press release I issued following the Borough Council's purchase of St Mary's Church and Graveyard. I have to say, I felt very proud signing the purchase agreement and to have played a part in bringing this day about. The Church of Ireland and trustees of St Mary's have to be commended for taking care of it for so long under difficult circumstances. This site sparked my imagination…

Plans for Bridge and Access Scheme should now be scrapped

Malcolm
26/11/200918/03/2015

Following the decision by An Bord Pleanala to refuse planning for a major retail development at the former Mart site in Kilkenny City, Mayor Malcolm Noonan is calling

Mayor urges public to play their part in Mobility Week

Malcolm
29/09/200922/07/2010

September16th to 22nd is European Mobility Week and Kilkenny as a registered participating city has a journey to go in becoming a model for sustainable transport, walking and cycling. Kilkenny Mayor Malcolm Noonan is confident that Kilkenny can become a leader among regional towns in reducing car dependency and moving towards walking

Planting of Fruit Trees will mark the commencement of National Tree Week

Malcolm
13/03/200929/04/2009

Hi By now the fruit tree project has well and truly started. We began planting in Gaelscoil Osrai with Sean O hArgain, Muniteoiri agus na Paisti. It was such a great day and our little orchard will hopefully mature over coming years. On Thursday 5th of March, I planted six trees with sixth class and my son Colm who is in Junior infants at St Canice's National School. Then it…