Kilkenny City water supply removed from EPA's ‘at risk’ list
I'm pleased to see that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has removed Kilkenny City's water supply from their Remedial Action...
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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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Sep 4
Launching Ireland's new Water Action Plan in Kilkenny
The Plan sets out a roadmap to restore Ireland’s waterbodies to ‘good’ status or better, and to protect them against further deterioration.
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Aug 28
Proposal for new veterinary college at Kildalton
Today, I got a chance to visit Kildalton College in Piltown with my Oireachtas colleagues to see their excellent facilities and meet with...
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Aug 26
Carlow Kilkenny communities make Heritage Week a huge success
Community groups and volunteers across Carlow and Kilkenny made the 25th National Heritage Week a huge local success.
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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.
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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
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Aug 17
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.
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Aug 16
All aboard for National Heritage Week!
As National Heritage Week begins, I'm urging everyone in Carlow & Kilkenny to connect with their local heritage over the next nine days!
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Aug 8
€458,000 for local peatlands and protected habitats restoration projects
Some more good news for nature today as I announced more than €450,000 funding for local community groups under the Peatlands and Natura...
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Aug 6
Ireland’s record-breaking summer for solar energy
This week, we received welcome news that June and July were the two best months on record for solar energy. According to data from Green...
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Aug 2
€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...
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Aug 1
Hot school meals extended to 11 more schools in Carlow-Kilkenny
Children in nine more schools in Kilkenny and two more schools in Carlow are set to receive free meals as part of the expansion of the...
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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...
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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.
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Jul 29
Increased grant ceilings and more time for works - Built Heritage Investment Scheme open for 2025
Grant ceilings increase from €15,000 to €50,000 as the scheme opens three months earlier, allowing more time for completion of works.
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Jul 26
Headstarting curlews - a new initiative to save the species
This week I met some of the conservationists involved in trying to save our curlews, as they prepared 30 ‘headstarted’ chicks for release.
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Jul 5
New social housing development approved for Kilkenny
The Department of Housing has announced today a €12.5m investment for 40 social housing units in Kilkenny.
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Jun 17
At last! Nature Restoration Law finally approved!
Incredible news from Luxembourg today where the Nature Restoration Law has finally been approved at a meeting of the EU Environment Council.
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May 30
Later evening train announced for Kilkenny
I delighted today to share the news that Carlow and Kilkenny will soon be serviced by a later evening train and enjoy an additional...
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May 23
Sister act - a landmark agreement between Wild Nephin and Yosemite
Today marks the beginning of a Sister Park agreement between Wild Nephin National Park in Mayo and Yosemite National Park in California.
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