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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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Noonan proposes more housing for Abbey QuarterÂ
General Election candidate for Carlow-Kilkenny, Minister Malcolm Noonan has suggested developing the Abbey Quarter to deliver urban housing
Team Mal Noonan
Nov 27, 2024

€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.
Team Mal Noonan
May 24, 2024


Lack of progress on Kilkenny Ring Road extension
Today, I was expecting to see significant funding allocated to progress the Kilkenny Ring Road Extension. Instead, we were told that...
Team Mal Noonan
Feb 15, 2024


Another €6m for walking and cycling in Carlow and Kilkenny
Great news for Carlow and Kilkenny! The NTA announced yesterday that the two counties will receive €6m funding for walking and cycling...
Team Mal Noonan
Feb 8, 2024

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

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
Aug 3, 2022

Public meeting on urban dereliction and vacancy in Carlow hosted by Green Party
A really informative and engaging public meeting on vacancy and dereliction this evening, hosted by our Green Party rep for Muine Bheag...
Malcolm Noonan
Jul 22, 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

Cycle-Friendly Employer initiative launched by Minister Noonan
Cycle and pedestrian friendly cities are vibrant and thriving cities. We have a big collective job to do to reconfigure and reimagine our...
Malcolm Noonan
Jul 18, 2022

Croà Cónaithe (Towns) Fund launched by Minister Noonan
Today we launched Croà Cónaithe (Towns) Fund to assist in refurbishing vacant properties for families to live in. The Fund will benefit...
Malcolm Noonan
Jul 14, 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
Jul 5, 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...
Malcolm Noonan
Jul 1, 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...
Malcolm Noonan
Jun 24, 2022


Isabel’s Tea Houses in Kilkenny opened by Minister Noonan
Today, I officially opened 'Isabel's Tea Houses' in Kilkenny. Set on the banks of the River Nore, Kilkenny City, the Tea Houses...
Malcolm Noonan
May 30, 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...
Malcolm Noonan
May 11, 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...
Malcolm Noonan
May 9, 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...
Malcolm Noonan
Mar 2, 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


Update on Proposed Bus Service for Carlow Town by Minister Noonan
We have known for a while now that a project to secure provision of an urban-style bus service in Carlow Town is at the top of the list...
Malcolm Noonan
May 17, 2021


Perfect Circle: The long journey towards completing Kilkenny’s Ring Road.
On Monday March 15th 2021 I addressed the monthly plenary of Kilkenny County Council. It was my first time since taking up office as...
Malcolm Noonan
Mar 26, 2021
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