Better public transport delivered for Carlow-Kilkenny - and more to come!
I’m proud to say that both Kilkenny and Carlow have two bus routes each thanks to significant investment by the Green Party.
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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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Team Mal Noonan
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.
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...
Team Mal Noonan
Jul 29
Boost for EV drivers as Paulstown gets fast charge centre
EV drivers in Carlow and Kilkenny will soon find it easier to charge their cars with a new charging centre in the works at Paulstown.
Malcolm Noonan
Jul 17, 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 5, 2022
€67m in back-to-school supports welcomed by Minister Noonan
Government has announced a suite of Education and Social Welfare measures designed to help families with school-going children returning...
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...
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...
Malcolm Noonan
Jun 3, 2022
World Bicycle Day celebrated by Minister Noonan
Today is World Bicycle Day – a day when, as the United Nations puts it, we acknowledge “the uniqueness, longevity, and versatility of the...
Malcolm Noonan
May 21, 2022
National Bike Week celebrated in Kilkenny by Minister Noonan
Kilkenny Bike Fest rounded off a lot of activities for National Bike Week. Kitty and Stephen enjoyed the off-road cycle although Mayor...
Malcolm Noonan
May 17, 2021
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
Mar 29, 2021
Active Travel Funding of €6.75m for Carlow and Kilkenny announced by Minister Noonan
The National Transport Authority and Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan have today announced spending totaling €72.8m for 340 sustainable...
Malcolm Noonan
Mar 26, 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
Feb 3, 2021
Minister Noonan addresses webinar on cycling in Kilkenny
Thanks to Cycle Kilkenny, Kilkenny Chamber, Lighthouse Studios, Kilkenny LEADER Partnership, and Kilkenny County Council for the...
Malcolm Noonan
Dec 7, 2020
New €50m Active Travel fund will benefit Kilkenny
Green Party Minister of State, Malcolm Noonan, and Green Councillor, Maria Dollard, have welcomed the inclusion of Kilkenny City in a new...
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...
Malcolm Noonan
Feb 20, 2019
A Vibrant Vision for Kilkenny;
a green and inclusive city Get involved and voice your opinion on YOUR city’s future. In what is guaranteed to be a thought provoking...
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...
Malcolm Noonan
Feb 23, 2016
Duncan Stewart speaking in Kilkenny
Broadcaster and environmentalist Duncan Stewart speaking in Kilkenny, on Saturday 20th February in support of Malcolm Noonan, Green Party...
Malcolm Noonan
Nov 26, 2009
Plans for Bridge and Access Scheme should now be scrapped
Following the decision by An Bord Pleanala to refuse planning for a major retail development at the former Mart site in Kilkenny City,...
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