Green Party critical of ‘anti-democratic’ Planning Bill
Party claims Housing and Planning Development Bill harks a return to the dark days of unsustainable planning The Green Party has...
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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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Malcolm Noonan
Nov 3, 2019
Noonan appointed by Government to EU Committee of the Regions
Green Party Councillor and Local Government Spokesperson; Malcolm Noonan has been appointed by the Irish Government to the European Union...
Malcolm Noonan
Oct 29, 2019
Local Government Climate Charter; My Response
The Green Party has today welcomed the announcement of a Climate Action Charter for all of the State’s 31 Local Authorities but says that...
Malcolm Noonan
Sep 17, 2019
Greens call for increased funding to Local Authorities to target town centre regeneration
The Green Party is calling on the Government to increase funding to all Local Authorities in the State to be used for a targeted campaign...
Malcolm Noonan
Jul 21, 2019
Carlow holds First Pride Festival
What an amazing first Pride Festival in Carlow! And great to represent Carlow-Kilkenny Greens and the Queer Greens / Glasa Aiteacha in...
Malcolm Noonan
Apr 28, 2019
Noonan calls for a comprehensive and integrated overflow early warning system on pumping stations
Serious pollution incident in River Nore in 2018 highlighted ‘serious deficiencies’ in the alarm system. Irish Water and Kilkenny County...
Malcolm Noonan
Apr 23, 2019
Proposal: Climate Action Committee at Local Government level
Greens propose establishment of dedicated Climate Action Committee in every Local Authority The scale of the climate emergency requires a...
Malcolm Noonan
Apr 22, 2019
Praise for Kilkenny Climate Activists
Cllr Noonan urged people in Kilkenny to support the Kilkenny for Climate Action petition which is available at Kilkenny’s Farmer’s...
Malcolm Noonan
Apr 15, 2019
Scottish ‘Town Centre First’: Lessons for Kilkenny
Town Centre Action Plan – the Scottish Government response. Publication 2013 Kilkenny County Council in partnership with local agencies,...
Malcolm Noonan
Apr 7, 2019
A Chara: Malcolm’s letter to voters April 2019
A chara Beidh an tréimhse polaotíochta cúig bliana atá amach romhainn sa rialtas aitiúla chomh cinnúinach. Conas go bhfuilimid chun plé a...
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
Feb 20, 2019
Biodiversity is Local Authority business
Councils must champion biodiversity As grass cutting season commences, the Green Party is asking councils to act to halt biodiversity...
Malcolm Noonan
Feb 1, 2019
Greens give cautious welcome to proposals for directly elected Mayors
Please Share: Party warns that without devolving more power to local authorities, the initiative is just smoke and mirrors. The Green...
Malcolm Noonan
Jan 25, 2019
Greens urge setting up an EU Unit in every Local Authority
Please Share: EU opportunities including LIFE, Interreg, Horizon 2020, Europe for citizens, and a myriad of partnership projects, remain...
Malcolm Noonan
Jan 18, 2019
Kilkenny’s ring road extension hits a bump in the road.
An Bord Pleanala decision to scrap planning for ring road extension is a major setback to safer mobility in town centre The decision by...
Malcolm Noonan
Dec 23, 2018
2018 Christmas Message
A Chairde Christmas is a time for reflection; on a year just past, on loved ones no longer with us, on the value of family and on the...
Malcolm Noonan
Nov 12, 2018
Greens Urge Government to Extend Vacant Sites Levy Process
Only 11 out of 31 Local Authorities will be in a position to levy landowners by January deadline The Green Party has today urged the...
Malcolm Noonan
Oct 31, 2018
Green Party claim WWF Report is a call to action
The Green Party has today claimed that Ireland can halt and reverse a global trend in biodiversity loss but that it must be led by...
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
Jul 21, 2016
Greens welcome ‘long overdue’ housing plan, but criticise ‘missed opportunities’
The Green Party today welcomed the publication of the Government’s Action Plan for Housing, saying that steps to address the housing...
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