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.

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

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.

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.

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

€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.

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.

€238,000 for community-led projects in Carlow-Kilkenny

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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.

Official opening of Troyswood Water Treatment Plant

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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

Budget '25: Supports for families and help with cost of living

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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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Sep 28

Swap, don't shop this Halloween!

To help people save money and reduce their Halloween waste, I'm teaming up with Cllr Maria Dollard to hold a Halloween Costume Swap Party!

Carlow and Kilkenny share bumper €10 million sports funding

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Sep 24

Carlow and Kilkenny share bumper €10 million sports funding

Carlow Kilkenny clubs will share in €10 million funding delivered under the latest round of the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme.

Figures show a retrofit surge for Carlow Kilkenny

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Sep 24

Figures show a retrofit surge for Carlow Kilkenny

Figures released by the SEAI show a significant uptick on home energy upgrade grants by households in Carlow and Kilkenny.

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Sep 17

New vet college to be located at SETU

SETU has been chosen as the home of a new school of veterinary medicine, to be located at Kildalton Agricultural College in Piltown.

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