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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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Malcolm Noonan
Jun 27, 2022
UN Ocean Conference in Lisbon addressed by Minister Noonan
During this week's UN Ocean Conference in Lisbon, Portugal, I spoke about marine protection, Ireland’s cooperation with small island...
Malcolm Noonan
Jun 23, 2022
Vote on one-way system in Kilkenny City attended by Minister Noonan
I sat in the public gallery of the 'Corpo' Council chamber for the first time in eighteen years today. It was strange but nice to be back...
Malcolm Noonan
Jun 20, 2022
LGBT+ Pride marked by Minister Noonan
I’d like to wish a Happy Pride to one and all – to those who are members of the LGBT+ community and to those who are allies of the LGBT+...
Malcolm Noonan
Jun 16, 2022
New Kilkenny Volunteer Centre premises officially opened by Minister Noonan
In the thirty odd years that I have been involved in volunteering, I don't think we have needed that spirit of volunteerism more than we...
Malcolm Noonan
Jun 9, 2022
Fair Seas meeting in Skerries with Minister Noonan
I met with Fair Seas in beautiful Skerries this morning. Fair seas is a coalition of environmental organisations working to secure...
Malcolm Noonan
Jun 3, 2022
World Bicycle Day celebrated by Minister Noonan
Today is World Bicycle Day – a day when, as the United Nations puts it, we acknowledge “the uniqueness, longevity, and versatility of the...
Malcolm Noonan
May 30, 2022
Leave No Trace Campaign welcomed by Minister Noonan
Leave No Trace Ireland, Ireland’s only outdoor ethics programme, which promotes the responsible use of the outdoors, has launched its...
Malcolm Noonan
May 29, 2022
Isabel’s Tea Houses in Kilkenny opened by Minister Noonan
Today, I officially opened 'Isabel's Tea Houses' in Kilkenny. Set on the banks of the River Nore, Kilkenny City, the Tea Houses...
Malcolm Noonan
May 21, 2022
National Bike Week celebrated in Kilkenny by Minister Noonan
Kilkenny Bike Fest rounded off a lot of activities for National Bike Week. Kitty and Stephen enjoyed the off-road cycle although Mayor...
Malcolm Noonan
May 20, 2022
Blue Flag and Green Coast Awards welcomed by Minister Noonan
I welcome the announcement that a total of 156 Blue Flag and Green Coast awards were presented for beaches and marinas at 95 sites around...
Malcolm Noonan
May 4, 2022
NPWS Action Plan - with €55m invested - published by Minister Noonan
The renewal of the National Parks and Wildlife Service is the keystone action in this Government’s response to the biodiversity emergency...
Malcolm Noonan
Mar 3, 2022
World Wildlife Day 2022 marked by Minister Noonan
Today, 03/03/22, marks World Wildlife Day, which will be celebrated worldwide under the theme of “Recovering key species for ecosystem...
Malcolm Noonan
Feb 8, 2022
New Home Energy Grant Scheme welcomed by Minister Noonan
The Home Energy Upgrade Scheme launched today by Minister Eamon Ryan is another big win for the Green Party and will prove key in...
Malcolm Noonan
Feb 4, 2022
#TownCentresFirst policy launched with Minister Noonan
Major new strategy to tackle vacancy, combat dereliction, and breathe new life into town centres Network of Town Regeneration Officers to...
Malcolm Noonan
Nov 11, 2021
Science Week speech delivered by Minister Noonan
Yesterday, to mark Science week, I delivered a speech to Dáil Éireann on the importance of science in informing climate and biodiversity...
Malcolm Noonan
Jun 20, 2021
Happy Pride 2021 wishes from Minister Noonan
I’d like to wish a Happy Pride to one and all – to those who are members of the LGBT+ community and to those who are allies of the LGBT+...
Malcolm Noonan
Jun 4, 2021
Traveller Accommodation Statement from Minister Noonan
Full statement "It’s like an abandoned place that people forgot about, it’s like we’re forgotten, we feel like garbage." That was the...
Malcolm Noonan
Mar 29, 2021
Active Travel Funding of €6.75m for Carlow and Kilkenny announced by Minister Noonan
The National Transport Authority and Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan have today announced spending totaling €72.8m for 340 sustainable...
Malcolm Noonan
Mar 26, 2021
Perfect Circle: The long journey towards completing Kilkenny’s Ring Road.
On Monday March 15th 2021 I addressed the monthly plenary of Kilkenny County Council. It was my first time since taking up office as...
Malcolm Noonan
Mar 13, 2021
Community Gardens 'refuges for nature'
COMMUNITY GARDENS IRELAND PRESS RELEASE Today, Saturday 13th March 2021, Malcolm Noonan Green Party T.D. and Minister of State for...
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