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.

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.

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

Team Mal Noonan

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.

Team Mal Noonan

Sep 12

Well water testing should be made free

Speaking at the Rural Water Conference in Athlone today, I called for the cost of private domestic well water testing to be made free and...

Callan, Paulstown and Tullow get Town Centre First funding

Team Mal Noonan

Aug 22

Callan, Paulstown and Tullow get Town Centre First funding

Over €140,000 has been allocated to support the development of three ‘Town Centre First’ projects across Carlow and Kilkenny

A great day out at the Tullow Agricultural Show

Team Mal Noonan

Aug 17

A great day out at the Tullow Agricultural Show

The sun was shining on the Tullow Agricultural Show today, where I accompanied Taoiseach Simon Harris on his visit to Carlow.

€350,000 for community groups in Carlow-Kilkenny

Team Mal Noonan

Aug 2

€350,000 for community groups in Carlow-Kilkenny

Six communities in the region will receive €350,000 under the €16m Community Recognition Fund announced today with two more phases of...

Rail review recommends big improvements for Carlow-Kilkenny

Team Mal Noonan

Jul 31

Rail review recommends big improvements for Carlow-Kilkenny

The final report of the All-Island Strategic Rail Review was published today. The report sets out a vision for Ireland’s rail network...

Funding for Kilkenny and Carlow outdoor recreation projects

Team Mal Noonan

Mar 28

Funding for Kilkenny and Carlow outdoor recreation projects

Kilkenny and Carlow are set to benefit from €380,000 in funding for 14 outdoor recreational projects. This is part of the Outdoor...

First Home Scheme to be extended to self-builders

Team Mal Noonan

Sep 19, 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.

Over €1.1 million in 2023 to upgrade rural roads in Carlow and Kilkenny

Team Mal Noonan

Jul 28, 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

Community Support Fund of €290,749 for 85 projects in Co. Kilkenny

Team Mal Noonan

Jul 27, 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.

€75,000 for popular parks and walking trails in Carlow Kilkenny

Team Mal Noonan

Jun 30, 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.

€290,000 in Historic Structures funding headed to Carlow Kilkenny

Team Mal Noonan

Mar 28, 2023

€290,000 in Historic Structures funding headed to Carlow Kilkenny

I was delighted to announce today that 95 heritage projects around Ireland will benefit from a total of €4.5m under this year’s Historic...

Local hackney pilot scheme for Carlow Kilkenny Towns

Malcolm Noonan

Jan 9, 2023

Local hackney pilot scheme for Carlow Kilkenny Towns

A subsidised local hackney service will be provided in both Ballon and Freshford as part of new national pilot programme. A creative new...

One Year On: Housing for All in Carlow-Kilkenny

Malcolm Noonan

Sep 2, 2022

One Year On: Housing for All in Carlow-Kilkenny

Housing for All has delivered for Carlow over last 12 months · A range of measures delivered in plan’s first year, including investment...

AIB decision to reverse move on Cashless Branches welcomed by Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

Jul 21, 2022

AIB decision to reverse move on Cashless Branches welcomed by Minister Noonan

I welcome the announcement that AIB is to reverse its decision to move to cashless branches at 70 locations across the country. The...

#TownCentresFirst policy launched with Minister Noonan

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...

Government's Rural Development Policy launch welcomed by Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

Mar 29, 2021

Government's Rural Development Policy launch welcomed by Minister Noonan

Today is a really important day as we launch #OurRuralFuture - the Government’s Rural Development Policy 2021-2025. This policy presents...

Noonan welcomes rollout of long delayed Kilkenny City Bus Service

Malcolm Noonan

Dec 16, 2019

Noonan welcomes rollout of long delayed Kilkenny City Bus Service

Cllr Malcolm Noonan and the Green Party welcome the announcement by the Transport Authority (NTA) that the long-awaited roll out of two...

Noonan’s proposal for City bus service run by cow manure is supported by Council

Malcolm Noonan

Oct 28, 2016

Noonan’s proposal for City bus service run by cow manure is supported by Council

A novel proposal to turn cow manure into a gas to power a fleet of city buses has been unanimously supported by members of Kilkenny...

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