Recent news & updates

Here, you'll find updates on my progress as Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform and T.D. for Carlow-Kilkenny. Click on the categories below to filter my posts for the issues you're interested in.

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Nov 29

Making women’s health a priority

The Green Party has made major investments in women's health over the past few years in Government – we introduced free contraception,...

Apply now - funds open for historic structures and monuments grants

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Nov 28

Apply now - funds open for historic structures and monuments grants

Minister Malcolm Noonan is urging communities and custodians of historic or heritage buildings to apply for funding under the HSF

Noonan proposes more housing for Abbey Quarter

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Nov 27

Noonan proposes more housing for Abbey Quarter

General Election candidate for Carlow-Kilkenny, Minister Malcolm Noonan has suggested developing the Abbey Quarter to deliver urban housing

Rural voters have nothing to fear with Greens in Government, says Noonan

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Nov 26

Rural voters have nothing to fear with Greens in Government, says Noonan

Malcolm Noonan spoke to farmers at the Irish Farmers Association Hustings in Leighlinbridge, Co Carlow.

Supporting artists and valuing creativity

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Nov 22

Supporting artists and valuing creativity

The Green Party oversaw record investment in the arts and culture in government, including our world-leading Basic Income for the Arts

Greens in Kilkenny to announce plan for Basic Income for Carers

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Nov 22

Greens in Kilkenny to announce plan for Basic Income for Carers

Green Party’s Carlow-Kilkenny candidate Malcolm Noonan was joined in Kilkenny by Roderic O’Gorman to launch the Cost of Living Plan

Supporting families and helping new parents

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Nov 21

Supporting families and helping new parents

TD for Carlow-Kilkenny, while in Government, the Green Party has overseen a number of long-term measures designed to help parents

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Nov 18

Working together to restore nature

As Ireland’s first Minister for Nature, I have led a transformative agenda for the natural world over the last four and a half years.

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Nov 15

My promise to rural voters

I'm setting out my vision for rural Carlow and Kilkenny and the priorities I will continue to focus on as your elected representative.

Noonan critical of Fine Gael's ‘committee’ plan to save the Nitrates Derogation

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Nov 14

Noonan critical of Fine Gael's ‘committee’ plan to save the Nitrates Derogation

At the Green Party’s Climate & Nature Policy launch, Carlow-Kilkenny's Malcolm Noonan spoke about saving the Nitrates Derogation

Better public transport delivered for Carlow-Kilkenny - and more to come!

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Nov 13

Better public transport delivered for Carlow-Kilkenny - and more to come!

I’m proud to say that both Kilkenny and Carlow have two bus routes each thanks to significant investment by the Green Party.

Noonan hits back at Chamber’s ‘Carlow-only’ vote campaign

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Nov 13

Noonan hits back at Chamber’s ‘Carlow-only’ vote campaign

Carlow-Kilkenny TD Malcolm Noonan expressed disappointment that Carlow Chamber is urging Carlow voters to vote only for Carlow candidates

Other parties talk, Greens deliver: Noonan launches Green Party 2024 manifesto

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Nov 12

Other parties talk, Greens deliver: Noonan launches Green Party 2024 manifesto

Carlow-Kilkenny TD Malcolm Noonan joined Green Party candidates from around the country today at the launch of the Party’s 2024 election man

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Nov 8

Noonan launches bid to retain Dáil seat

Carlow-Kilkenny TD Malcolm Noonan has launched his bid to retain his Dáil seat in the upcoming General Election. As the Green Party’s lon...

€2 million for Carlow-Kilkenny Group Water Schemes

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Nov 6

€2 million for Carlow-Kilkenny Group Water Schemes

Almost €2m in funding is being allocated to rural water services across Carlow and Kilkenny under my Department's Rural Water Programme.

Record funding for Carlow Water Activity Hub

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Nov 4

Record funding for Carlow Water Activity Hub

A record €4.2m under the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund has been allocated for the development of a Water Activity Centre in Carlow.

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Oct 31

Can you help my election campaign?

With a general election set to take place this year, my campaign to hold a Green seat for Carlow-Kilkenny is now underway! Can you help?

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Oct 30

Free solar panels for Carlow schools

All Carlow schools are now eligible to avail of free solar panels as the government’s Solar for Schools initiative continues its rollout...

At last! A County Archivist for Kilkenny

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Oct 25

At last! A County Archivist for Kilkenny

My ambition to see a county archivist for Kilkenny will soon come to pass as new heritage professionals are recruited across the country.

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Oct 14

A new nature reserve for Kilkenny

Today I announced I'm purchasing 165 acres of land near Gathabawn, North Kilkenny and designating it as Kilkenny's fifth nature reserve.

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