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
Sustainable Community
A Vibrant Vision for Kilkenny;
a green and inclusive city Get involved and voice your opinion on YOUR city’s future. In what is guaranteed to be a thought provoking evening,… Read More »A Vibrant Vision for Kilkenny;
Greens welcome ‘long overdue’ housing plan, but criticise ‘missed opportunities’
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 »Greens welcome ‘long overdue’ housing plan, but criticise ‘missed opportunities’
Duncan Stewart speaking in Kilkenny
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 »Duncan Stewart speaking in Kilkenny
A Radical Plan for Regeneration of Carlow Town is required following Supervalu closure – Noonan
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 »A Radical Plan for Regeneration of Carlow Town is required following Supervalu closure – Noonan
Community Participation Proposals in Local Government Reform have merit but are meaningless without resources
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 »Community Participation Proposals in Local Government Reform have merit but are meaningless without resources
Acquisition of St Mary’s ends a great year for Kilkenny
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
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