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

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.

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

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

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

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.

Launching Ireland's new Water Action Plan in Kilkenny

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Sep 4

Launching Ireland's new Water Action Plan in Kilkenny

The Plan sets out a roadmap to restore Ireland’s waterbodies to ‘good’ status or better, and to protect them against further deterioration.

Carlow Kilkenny communities make Heritage Week a huge success

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Aug 26

Carlow Kilkenny communities make Heritage Week a huge success

Community groups and volunteers across Carlow and Kilkenny made the 25th National Heritage Week a huge local success.

Back-to-school: Let’s make reducing car numbers around our schools a priority

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Aug 25

Back-to-school: Let’s make reducing car numbers around our schools a priority

It's important we work together with parents, schools and the local authority to give our children safe routes to school.

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