Acquisition of St Mary’s ends a great year for Kilkenny
This is a press release I issued following the Borough Council’s purchase of St Mary’s Church and Graveyard. I have to say, I felt very...
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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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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,...
Malcolm Noonan
Sep 29, 2009
Mayor appeals for Kilkenny Cricket Ground
The need for dedicated grounds for Kilkenny’s fastest growing sport has been put to Kilkenny Co Council’s parks staff by Mayor Malcolm...
Malcolm Noonan
Sep 29, 2009
Mayor urges public to play their part in Mobility Week
September16th to 22nd is European Mobility Week and Kilkenny as a registered participating city has a journey to go in becoming a model...
Malcolm Noonan
Jul 25, 2009
Bord Snip Report Ignores Rural Ireland
Speaking following the publication of the an Bord Snip Nua report, Kilkenny City’s Mayor, Malcolm Noonan said that while the report has...
Malcolm Noonan
Mar 13, 2009
Planting of Fruit Trees will mark the commencement of National Tree Week
Hi By now the fruit tree project has well and truly started. We began planting in with Sean O hArgain, Muniteoiri agus na Paisti. It...
Malcolm Noonan
Feb 18, 2009
Mobility Plan Could Provide Viable Transport Alternatives for Kilkenny
This is a press release I issued last week. I find it incredible that many of the alternatives I put forward during the Oral Hearing for...
Malcolm Noonan
Feb 6, 2009
Noonan Welcomes Progress on Traveller Development Issues in Kilkenny
Speaking at the adoption of the Traveller Accommodation Programme at the January Meeting of Kilkenny County Council, Councillor Malcolm...
Malcolm Noonan
Jan 12, 2009
Fine Gael Proposals to Address Primary School Class Size Issue are Worth Considering
Proposals put forward by Fine Gael to address the increase in class sizes in Primary Schools as proposed in November’s budget have...
Malcolm Noonan
Jan 11, 2009
Recycling Facilities Needed in Eastern Environs of Kilkenny
The lack of any recycling facilities on the Eastern Environs of Kilkenny is seriously hampering the efforts of communities in that area...
Malcolm Noonan
Jan 11, 2009
Nore Clean Up a Big Success
A big thanks to everyone who showed up in the cold this morning to help out with my Nore Clean up event. It was lovely to meet with like...
Malcolm Noonan
Dec 19, 2008
Full Text of My Submission to the An Bord Pleanala Oral Hearing into the Central Access Scheme
Hi The following is the full unedited text of my submission to the Oral Hearing into the Proposed Central Access Scheme (Inner Relief...
Malcolm Noonan
Nov 6, 2008
Council Asked to Lead the Way in Rainwater Harvesting
Kilkenny County Council have been asked to lead the charge in promoting rainwater harvesting technology by installing systems in new...
Malcolm Noonan
Nov 6, 2008
Primary Class Size Increase Will Further Disadvantage Children
Speaking following the Dail Debate on Education cuts yesterday, Green Party Councillor Malcolm Noonan has spoken of his outrage at the...
Malcolm Noonan
Apr 2, 2008
Noonan Welcomes Funding for Kilkenny Cycle Lanes
In all a total spend of almost 180,000 euro will be allocated to the provision of cycle tracks on the Johnswell Road, Bohernatounish...
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