Well water testing should be made free
Speaking at the Rural Water Conference in Athlone today, I called for the cost of private domestic well water testing to be made free and...
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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
- 6 days ago
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...
Team Mal Noonan
- 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...
Team Mal Noonan
- 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.
Team Mal Noonan
- Aug 26
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
- Aug 23
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
Team Mal Noonan
- Aug 18
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.
Team Mal Noonan
- 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!
Team Mal Noonan
- 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...
Team Mal Noonan
- 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...
Team Mal Noonan
- 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...
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.
Team Mal Noonan
- 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.
Team Mal Noonan
- 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.
Team Mal Noonan
- May 24
€200,000 for Kilkenny under strand one of THRIVE fund
Kilkenny is one of 26 town centres set to benefit from up to €200k funding under THRIVE: the Town Centre First Heritage Revival Scheme.
Team Mal Noonan
- May 17
€2.7 million for local biodiversity projects in 2024 LBAF
I've announced our €2.7 million Local Biodiversity Action Fund today, with €181,000 for projects in Carlow and Kilkenny.
Team Mal Noonan
- Mar 28
Funding for Kilkenny and Carlow outdoor recreation projects
Kilkenny and Carlow are set to benefit from €380,000 in funding for 14 outdoor recreational projects. This is part of the Outdoor...
Team Mal Noonan
- Mar 22
World Water Day: €1.2m for water quality projects
The Community Water Development fund supports the grassroots work of local communities and volunteer groups in improving water quality.
Team Mal Noonan
- Mar 14
€9 million in built heritage grants announced today!
677 heritage projects will benefit from €9 million this year under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme and Historic Structures Fund.
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