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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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1 day ago
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
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3 days ago
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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5 days ago
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.
Team Mal Noonan
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.
Team Mal Noonan
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
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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.
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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
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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
Malcolm Noonan
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...
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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.
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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...
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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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Oct 7
€238,000 for community-led projects in Carlow-Kilkenny
Six communities across Carlow and Kilkenny will receive a total of €238k for significant community initiatives and enhancements.
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Oct 4
Budget '25: A historic budget for Nature and Heritage
This week, the Government delivered its fifth and final budget to the Dáil and it was another record budget for Nature and Heritage.
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Oct 3
Official opening of Troyswood Water Treatment Plant
Completion of the Kilkenny Regional Water Supply Scheme has resulted in the removal of Kilkenny’s water supply from the EPA's 'at risk' list
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Oct 1
Budget '25: Supports for families and help with cost of living
The Green Party's influence has shaped a budget that will help people with the increased cost of living and support parents and families
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