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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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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.
Team Mal Noonan
Nov 15, 2024
€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
Oct 7, 2024
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...
Team Mal Noonan
Sep 12, 2024
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
Team Mal Noonan
Aug 23, 2024
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.
Team Mal Noonan
Aug 18, 2024
€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...
Team Mal Noonan
Aug 2, 2024
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...
Team Mal Noonan
Jul 31, 2024
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...
Team Mal Noonan
Mar 28, 2024
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
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
Team Mal Noonan
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.
Team Mal Noonan
Jul 27, 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
€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...
Team Mal Noonan
Mar 28, 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...
Malcolm Noonan
Jan 9, 2023
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...
Malcolm Noonan
Sep 2, 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...
Malcolm Noonan
Jul 22, 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
Feb 4, 2022
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...
Malcolm Noonan
Mar 29, 2021
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...
Malcolm Noonan
Dec 17, 2019
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...
Malcolm Noonan
Oct 28, 2016
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