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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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Apply now - funds open for historic structures and monuments grantsÂ
Minister Malcolm Noonan is urging communities and custodians of historic or heritage buildings to apply for funding under the HSF
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Nov 28, 2024
Noonan proposes more housing for Abbey QuarterÂ
General Election candidate for Carlow-Kilkenny, Minister Malcolm Noonan has suggested developing the Abbey Quarter to deliver urban housing
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Nov 27, 2024
Rural voters have nothing to fear with Greens in Government, says NoonanÂ
Malcolm Noonan spoke to farmers at the Irish Farmers Association Hustings in Leighlinbridge, Co Carlow.
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Nov 26, 2024
Greens in Kilkenny to announce plan for Basic Income for Carers
Green Party’s Carlow-Kilkenny candidate Malcolm Noonan was joined in Kilkenny by Roderic O’Gorman to launch the Cost of Living Plan
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Nov 22, 2024
Noonan critical of Fine Gael's ‘committee’ plan to save the Nitrates DerogationÂ
At the Green Party’s Climate & Nature Policy launch, Carlow-Kilkenny's Malcolm Noonan spoke about saving the Nitrates Derogation
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Nov 14, 2024
Noonan hits back at Chamber’s ‘Carlow-only’ vote campaignÂ
Carlow-Kilkenny TD Malcolm Noonan expressed disappointment that Carlow Chamber is urging Carlow voters to vote only for Carlow candidates
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Nov 13, 2024
Other parties talk, Greens deliver: Noonan launches Green Party 2024 manifestoÂ
Carlow-Kilkenny TD Malcolm Noonan joined Green Party candidates from around the country today at the launch of the Party’s 2024 election man
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Nov 12, 2024
€2 million for Carlow-Kilkenny Group Water Schemes
Almost €2m in funding is being allocated to rural water services across Carlow and Kilkenny under my Department's Rural Water Programme.
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Nov 6, 2024
Record funding for Carlow Water Activity Hub
A record €4.2m under the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund has been allocated for the development of a Water Activity Centre in Carlow.
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Nov 4, 2024
At last! A County Archivist for Kilkenny
My ambition to see a county archivist for Kilkenny will soon come to pass as new heritage professionals are recruited across the country.
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Oct 25, 2024
A new nature reserve for Kilkenny
Today I announced I'm purchasing 165 acres of land near Gathabawn, North Kilkenny and designating it as Kilkenny's fifth nature reserve.
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Oct 14, 2024
€238,000 for community-led projects in Carlow-Kilkenny
Six communities across Carlow and Kilkenny will receive a total of €238k for significant community initiatives and enhancements.
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Oct 7, 2024
Official opening of Troyswood Water Treatment Plant
Completion of the Kilkenny Regional Water Supply Scheme has resulted in the removal of Kilkenny’s water supply from the EPA's 'at risk' list
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Oct 3, 2024
Budget '25: Supports for families and help with cost of living
The Green Party's influence has shaped a budget that will help people with the increased cost of living and support parents and families
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Oct 1, 2024
Carlow and Kilkenny share bumper €10 million sports funding
Carlow Kilkenny clubs will share in €10 million funding delivered under the latest round of the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme.
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Sep 24, 2024
Figures show a retrofit surge for Carlow Kilkenny
Figures released by the SEAI show a significant uptick on home energy upgrade grants by households in Carlow and Kilkenny.
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Sep 24, 2024
New vet college to be located at SETU
SETU has been chosen as the home of a new school of veterinary medicine, to be located at Kildalton Agricultural College in Piltown.
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Sep 18, 2024
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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Sep 5, 2024
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.Â
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Aug 26, 2024
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 26, 2024
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