top of page
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.
Search
The return of the Osprey!
The magnificent osprey is reclaiming its space in Irish skies, as our NPWS osprey reintroduction programme gets underway.
Team Mal Noonan
Aug 30, 2023
Boundary Review - discussing the local impact on KCLR LIVE
Listen back: I joined Brian Redmond in studio at KCLR to speak about the impacts for Carlow Kilkenny of the constituency boundary review.
Team Mal Noonan
Aug 30, 2023
My views on the Boundary Review
Ireland needs less parish pump politics and more diversity in Dáil Éireann, with larger constituencies and a cap on the number of TDs.
Team Mal Noonan
Aug 28, 2023
€470,000 in 'Building Blocks' funding for Carlow Kilkenny early learning and childcare services
August 26th, 2023 In positive new this month, the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’ Gorman, ...
Team Mal Noonan
Aug 26, 2023
Heritage Week 2023 - the week that was.
August 21st, 2023 As another Heritage Week draws to a close, I thought I'd share some of my highlights from the last nine days, filled...
Team Mal Noonan
Aug 22, 2023
More white-tailed eagle chicks spreading their wings!
A further 24 white tailed eagle chicks have been released in Ireland this month, as this once extinct species returns to Irish skies.
Team Mal Noonan
Aug 14, 2023
Explore your Living Heritage! Celebrating National Heritage Week in Carlow Kilkenny!
National Heritage Week is here, and for the next ten days I'm encouraging everyone to get out and celebrate their 'Living Heritage'.
Team Mal Noonan
Aug 11, 2023
Free GP care extended to children aged 6 and 7
The Minister for Health has today announced the opening of registrations for free GP visit cards for children aged 6 and 7.
Team Mal Noonan
Aug 11, 2023
Positive soundings for the return of the corncrake
New data released today shows that efforts to increase corncrake populations in the west and north of Ireland appear to be paying off!
Team Mal Noonan
Aug 10, 2023
A pop-up exhibition in my office? It must be the Kilkenny Arts Festival!
On the opening day of the 2023 Kilkenny Arts Festival, I'm delighted to announce that I'll be hosting a pop-up exhibition in my office!
Team Mal Noonan
Aug 10, 2023
Natterjack toadlet release brings to 1,600 the number released in 2023
I spent a fantastic morning in Kerry yesterday, releasing a further 200 captive-reared natterjack toadlets back into their native habitat.
Team Mal Noonan
Aug 9, 2023
July Newsletter from Minister Noonan
From opening Kilkenny Traveller Pride to watching the European Parliament adopt the Nature Restoration Law, July was a busy month!
Team Mal Noonan
Aug 1, 2023
Green for go! The Carlow town bus is now in service!
Carlow's two new bus routes came into service today, putting 64% of the town's population within 400m of an affordable, regular bus service!
Team Mal Noonan
Jul 30, 2023
Over €1.1 million in 2023 to upgrade rural roads in Carlow and Kilkenny
A second round of funding has been announced today to improve access to rural homes, farms and businesses under the Local Improvement Scheme
Team Mal Noonan
Jul 28, 2023
Community Support Fund of €290,749 for 85 projects in Co. Kilkenny
85 community groups, clubs and organisations across Kilkenny will share in the €290,000 Community Support Fund.
Team Mal Noonan
Jul 27, 2023
Heritage Week 2023 launches unique Living Heritage events programme
25 July 2023 Today I was thrilled to launch National Heritage Week 2023, which takes place nationwide from Saturday 12th to Sunday 20th...
Team Mal Noonan
Jul 26, 2023
Check the Electoral Register today!
25 July 2023 As Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, today I am calling on all electors and potential electors to engage...
Team Mal Noonan
Jul 25, 2023
International Protection Integration Fund supports 70 projects for 2023
70 projects nationwide - including 6 in Carlow and Kilkenny - will share the €1.2 million International Protection Integration Fund 2023.
Team Mal Noonan
Jul 21, 2023
Launching Kilkenny Traveller Pride at Butler Gallery
I had the privilege to attend and formally open Kilkenny Traveller Pride this week, in the sunny surrounds of the Butler Gallery.
Team Mal Noonan
Jul 15, 2023
Increased Sports Capital & Equipment Programme grants for 2023 - apply now!
Get your application in! Minister for Sport Catherine Martin has opened a new round of the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme.
Team Mal Noonan
Jul 13, 2023
bottom of page