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.

Designation of Kilkenny as World Craft Council Craft City and Region welcomed by Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

Jun 29

Designation of Kilkenny as World Craft Council Craft City and Region welcomed by Minister Noonan

Kilkenny has just been designated a World Crafts Council Craft City and Region, one of only four regions to achieve this recognition in...

Happy Pride 2021 wishes from Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

Jun 20

Happy Pride 2021 wishes from Minister Noonan

I’d like to wish a Happy Pride to one and all – to those who are members of the LGBT+ community and to those who are allies of the LGBT+...

Community Monuments Fund awards 2021 announced by Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

Jun 15

Community Monuments Fund awards 2021 announced by Minister Noonan

The Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Mr Malcolm Noonan, TD, today announced the approval of grants for a wide range...

€1.35m for Local Authority Biodiversity Grant Scheme announced by Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

May 21

€1.35m for Local Authority Biodiversity Grant Scheme announced by Minister Noonan

Today, on another exciting day in National Biodiversity Week 2021, I am announcing that all 31 Local Authorities have received funding...

Update on Proposed Bus Service for Carlow Town by Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

May 17

Update on Proposed Bus Service for Carlow Town by Minister Noonan

We have known for a while now that a project to secure provision of an urban-style bus service in Carlow Town is at the top of the list...

Active Travel Funding of €6.75m for Carlow and Kilkenny announced by Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

Mar 29

Active Travel Funding of €6.75m for Carlow and Kilkenny announced by Minister Noonan

The National Transport Authority and Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan have today announced spending totaling €72.8m for 340 sustainable...

Perfect Circle: The long journey towards completing Kilkenny’s Ring Road.

Malcolm Noonan

Mar 26

Perfect Circle: The long journey towards completing Kilkenny’s Ring Road.

On Monday March 15th 2021 I addressed the monthly plenary of Kilkenny County Council. It was my first time since taking up office as...

Kilkenny County Council Plenary addressed by Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

Mar 15

Kilkenny County Council Plenary addressed by Minister Noonan

Address to Kilkenny County Council plenary A Chathaoirligh, a Mhaoire, a chomharleoirí, a Bhainasteoir, agus a stuarithoiri seirbhíse, is...

Announcement: €28 million for Carlow-Kilkenny urban regeneration

Malcolm Noonan

Mar 15

Announcement: €28 million for Carlow-Kilkenny urban regeneration

I'm happy to be announcing the provision of €28 million in urban regeneration funding for Carlow/Kilkenny, in partnership with my...

Carlow County Council plenary addressed by Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

Mar 8

Carlow County Council plenary addressed by Minister Noonan

Address to Carlow County Council plenary Cathaoirleach, a mhaoire, comharleoirí, a bhainasteoir stuarithoiri seirbhise, is mór an onór...

€1.5m in Historic Towns Initiative funding for 2021 announced - Callan in Co Kilkenny included

Malcolm Noonan

Mar 4

€1.5m in Historic Towns Initiative funding for 2021 announced - Callan in Co Kilkenny included

Announcing the Historic Towns Initiative funding for 2021! I'm delighted to confirm that Callan in Co Kilkenny was one of ten successful...

€1.35m for biodiversity projects in Local Authorities announced by Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

Mar 3

€1.35m for biodiversity projects in Local Authorities announced by Minister Noonan

Today is World Wildlife Day and Malcolm Noonan T.D., Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, has announced that over €1.35...

25 communities get funding for peatlands conservation, including one in Carlow

Malcolm Noonan

Feb 22

25 communities get funding for peatlands conservation, including one in Carlow

Malcolm Noonan T.D., Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform has approved grant funding of just under €230,000 - a two-fold...

Over €1m announced for CW-KK social housing retrofits

Malcolm Noonan

Feb 18

Over €1m announced for CW-KK social housing retrofits

Minister Noonan was delighted to announce today that over €1m will be allocated to Carlow and Kilkenny Councils under the Energy...

Malcolm Noonan

Feb 12

Family Carers COVID-19 support

On 12th February 2021 I wrote the following letter to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health Chair, Sean Crowe and Minister for Health,...

Minister Noonan meets The Good Shepherd Centre and Dublin Civic Trust on homelessness and housing

Malcolm Noonan

Feb 5

Minister Noonan meets The Good Shepherd Centre and Dublin Civic Trust on homelessness and housing

Two recent meetings with different groups got me thinking of the potential of the Town Centres First policy approach towards addressing...

Kilkenny City has become Ireland's cleanest town for a record fifth time

Malcolm Noonan

Jan 25

Kilkenny City has become Ireland's cleanest town for a record fifth time

Kilkenny City has topped the Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) survey as Ireland's cleanest town for a record fifth time. Despite the...

93 Carlow and Kilkenny social homes have been refurbished and are back in use

Malcolm Noonan

Jan 22

93 Carlow and Kilkenny social homes have been refurbished and are back in use

Brilliant news today from Darragh O'Brien TD that via the Voids Stimulus Programme 93 social homes across Carlow and Kilkenny have been...

New Microgeneration Support Scheme open for public consultation

Malcolm Noonan

Jan 14

New Microgeneration Support Scheme open for public consultation

Individuals, farmers, business owners, and community organisations are being invited to submit their views on a new microgeneration...

Bagenalstown is awarded An Taisce's Green Flag

Malcolm Noonan

Jan 2

Bagenalstown is awarded An Taisce's Green Flag

A wonderful achievement for Bagenalstown Community Group (BIG) as they make history by becoming the first community group in County...

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