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.

Noonan proposes more housing for Abbey Quarter

Team Mal Noonan

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

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.

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

€200,000 for Kilkenny under strand one of THRIVE fund

Team Mal Noonan

May 23

€200,000 for Kilkenny under strand one of THRIVE fund

Kilkenny is one of 26 town centres set to benefit from up to €200k funding under THRIVE: the Town Centre First Heritage Revival Scheme.

Carlow and Kilkenny to benefit from €120 million regeneration fund

Team Mal Noonan

Feb 9

Carlow and Kilkenny to benefit from €120 million regeneration fund

‘THRIVE’ scheme will offer local authorities up to €7 million to renovate disused heritage buildings and support Town Centre First approach.

632 vacant social homes brought back into use in Kilkenny and Carlow

Team Mal Noonan

Feb 7

632 vacant social homes brought back into use in Kilkenny and Carlow

Figures from the Department of Housing show 632 vacant social homes were brought back into use in Carlow and Kilkenny between 2014 and 2023.

Green for go! The Carlow town bus is now in service!

Team Mal Noonan

Jul 29, 2023

Green for go! The Carlow town bus is now in service!

Carlow's two new bus routes came into service today, putting 64% of the town's population within 400m of an affordable, regular bus service!

Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) funding for Carlow-Kilkenny

Malcolm Noonan

Aug 2, 2022

Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) funding for Carlow-Kilkenny

Great to share the news that funding of almost €6 million to develop 200 outdoor adventure projects across rural Ireland has just been...

Malcolm Noonan

Jul 31, 2022

July Newsletter from Minister Noonan

It was a busy and fulfilling month for me as Minister and in my Constituency. Here's my Top 5 from both: Top 5 as Minister (1) Wildlife...

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...

Croí Cónaithe (Towns) Fund launched by Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

Jul 13, 2022

Croí Cónaithe (Towns) Fund launched by Minister Noonan

Today we launched Croí Cónaithe (Towns) Fund to assist in refurbishing vacant properties for families to live in. The Fund will benefit...

Urban Regeneration & Development Fund update for Carlow projects welcomed by Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

Jul 4, 2022

Urban Regeneration & Development Fund update for Carlow projects welcomed by Minister Noonan

Exciting news for #Carlow Town from my Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage that its Urban Regeneration & Development...

Malcolm Noonan

Jun 30, 2022

June Newsletter from Minister Noonan

It was a busy and fulfilling month for me as Minister and in my Constituency. Here's my Top 5 from both: Top 5 as Minister (1) Full...

Vote on one-way system in Kilkenny City attended by Minister Noonan

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...

Night-Time Economy workshop co-hosted by Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

May 11, 2022

Night-Time Economy workshop co-hosted by Minister Noonan

Today, I co-hosted a workshop in The Chocolate Factory aimed at revitalising the night-time economy. Representatives from organisations...

'Carlow Town Planning - a young person's perspective' attended by Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

May 8, 2022

'Carlow Town Planning - a young person's perspective' attended by Minister Noonan

Today I joined other elected reps and policymakers in Visual Carlow Arts Centre to listen to and see the outputs of participatory...

Over €4m in funding for 512 Built Heritage projects across Ireland announced by Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

Mar 8, 2022

Over €4m in funding for 512 Built Heritage projects across Ireland announced by Minister Noonan

€4m in funding to be shared by 512 built heritage projects across 31 local authorities Projects funded include: Blarney Walled Gardens,...

€1.75m funding for 13 Historic Towns (including Callan & Carlow Town) announced by Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

Mar 2, 2022

€1.75m funding for 13 Historic Towns (including Callan & Carlow Town) announced by Minister Noonan

Today, I am delighted to announce a significant €1.75m in funding for 13 Historic Towns (including Callan and Carlow Town) under 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...

Malcolm Noonan

Aug 26, 2021

Looking back: A year in Government

Skip to see my work in 2020/2021 as Minister for Heritage and Electoral Reform It is now over 18 months since the General Election of...

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