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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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€9 million Built Heritage grant schemes now open!
Today I'm launching two of the key grant schemes available to help to maintain and conserve our built heritage.
Team Mal Noonan
Nov 2, 2023
Full forward to a sustainable Kilkenny
Welcoming a new vision for a climate-resilient, nature-rich and community-orientated Kilkenny, where everyone is welcomed and valued.
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Oct 27, 2023
Wellies at the ready... it's time for the Ploughing
I was Ratheniska-bound yesterday for Europe's largest outdoor agricultural event, where conditions were wet but spirits were high!
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Sep 20, 2023
First Home Scheme to be extended to self-builders
First time self-builders self-build customers can now benefit from financial support of up to 30% of the total build cost of their home.
Team Mal Noonan
Sep 20, 2023
August Newsletter from Minister Noonan
August 2023 August was a busy end to the summer. From an encouraging rise in corncrake numbers to the release of our first osprey chicks,...
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Sep 2, 2023
Boundary Review - discussing the local impact on KCLR LIVE
Listen back: I joined Brian Redmond in studio at KCLR to speak about the impacts for Carlow Kilkenny of the constituency boundary review.
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Aug 30, 2023
Explore your Living Heritage! Celebrating National Heritage Week in Carlow Kilkenny!
National Heritage Week is here, and for the next ten days I'm encouraging everyone to get out and celebrate their 'Living Heritage'.
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Aug 11, 2023
Free GP care extended to children aged 6 and 7
The Minister for Health has today announced the opening of registrations for free GP visit cards for children aged 6 and 7.
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Aug 11, 2023
A pop-up exhibition in my office? It must be the Kilkenny Arts Festival!
On the opening day of the 2023 Kilkenny Arts Festival, I'm delighted to announce that I'll be hosting a pop-up exhibition in my office!
Team Mal Noonan
Aug 10, 2023
July Newsletter from Minister Noonan
From opening Kilkenny Traveller Pride to watching the European Parliament adopt the Nature Restoration Law, July was a busy month!
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Aug 1, 2023
Green for go! The Carlow town bus is now in service!
Carlow's two new bus routes came into service today, putting 64% of the town's population within 400m of an affordable, regular bus service!
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Jul 30, 2023
Over €1.1 million in 2023 to upgrade rural roads in Carlow and Kilkenny
A second round of funding has been announced today to improve access to rural homes, farms and businesses under the Local Improvement Scheme
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Jul 28, 2023
Community Support Fund of €290,749 for 85 projects in Co. Kilkenny
85 community groups, clubs and organisations across Kilkenny will share in the €290,000 Community Support Fund.
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Jul 27, 2023
International Protection Integration Fund supports 70 projects for 2023
70 projects nationwide - including 6 in Carlow and Kilkenny - will share the €1.2 million International Protection Integration Fund 2023.
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Jul 21, 2023
Launching Kilkenny Traveller Pride at Butler Gallery
I had the privilege to attend and formally open Kilkenny Traveller Pride this week, in the sunny surrounds of the Butler Gallery.
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Jul 15, 2023
Increased Sports Capital & Equipment Programme grants for 2023 - apply now!
Get your application in! Minister for Sport Catherine Martin has opened a new round of the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme.
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Jul 13, 2023
June Newsletter from Minister Noonan
From launching the Leave No Trace campaign to voting at the EU Council on the Nature Restoration Law, it was a very busy June!
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Jul 1, 2023
€75,000 for popular parks and walking trails in Carlow Kilkenny
Almost €75,000 will be invested in improvements and upgrades to Carlow Kilkenny forest parks and trails.
Team Mal Noonan
Jun 30, 2023
May Newsletter from Minister Noonan
From celebrating Europe day in Kilkenny and Carlow to marking National Biodiversity Week around Ireland, it was all go for the month of May.
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May 31, 2023
Celebrating Europe Day at the Carlow Potato Exchange
It's 50 years since Ireland joined the EU and today I attended a lovely event with Carlow Development Partnership to mark the occasion.
Team Mal Noonan
May 9, 2023
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