Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) funding for Carlow-Kilkenny
Great to share the news that funding of almost €6 million to develop 200 outdoor adventure projects across rural Ireland has just been...
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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
- Aug 1, 2022
July Newsletter from Minister Noonan
It was a busy and fulfilling month for me as Minister and in my Constituency. Here's my Top 5 from both: Top 5 as Minister (1) Wildlife...
Malcolm Noonan
- Jul 22, 2022
AIB decision to reverse move on Cashless Branches welcomed by Minister Noonan
I welcome the announcement that AIB is to reverse its decision to move to cashless branches at 70 locations across the country. The...
Malcolm Noonan
- Jul 14, 2022
Croí Cónaithe (Towns) Fund launched by Minister Noonan
Today we launched Croí Cónaithe (Towns) Fund to assist in refurbishing vacant properties for families to live in. The Fund will benefit...
Malcolm Noonan
- Jul 5, 2022
Urban Regeneration & Development Fund update for Carlow projects welcomed by Minister Noonan
Exciting news for #Carlow Town from my Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage that its Urban Regeneration & Development...
Malcolm Noonan
- Jul 1, 2022
June Newsletter from Minister Noonan
It was a busy and fulfilling month for me as Minister and in my Constituency. Here's my Top 5 from both: Top 5 as Minister (1) Full...
Malcolm Noonan
- Jun 24, 2022
Vote on one-way system in Kilkenny City attended by Minister Noonan
I sat in the public gallery of the 'Corpo' Council chamber for the first time in eighteen years today. It was strange but nice to be back...
Malcolm Noonan
- May 11, 2022
Night-Time Economy workshop co-hosted by Minister Noonan
Today, I co-hosted a workshop in The Chocolate Factory aimed at revitalising the night-time economy. Representatives from organisations...
Malcolm Noonan
- May 9, 2022
'Carlow Town Planning - a young person's perspective' attended by Minister Noonan
Today I joined other elected reps and policymakers in Visual Carlow Arts Centre to listen to and see the outputs of participatory...
Malcolm Noonan
- Mar 8, 2022
Over €4m in funding for 512 Built Heritage projects across Ireland announced by Minister Noonan
€4m in funding to be shared by 512 built heritage projects across 31 local authorities Projects funded include: Blarney Walled Gardens,...
Malcolm Noonan
- Mar 2, 2022
€1.75m funding for 13 Historic Towns (including Callan & Carlow Town) announced by Minister Noonan
Today, I am delighted to announce a significant €1.75m in funding for 13 Historic Towns (including Callan and Carlow Town) under the...
Malcolm Noonan
- Feb 4, 2022
#TownCentresFirst policy launched with Minister Noonan
Major new strategy to tackle vacancy, combat dereliction, and breathe new life into town centres Network of Town Regeneration Officers to...
Malcolm Noonan
- Aug 26, 2021
Looking back: A year in Government
Skip to see my work in 2020/2021 as Minister for Heritage and Electoral Reform It is now over 18 months since the General Election of...
Malcolm Noonan
- May 21, 2021
€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...
Malcolm Noonan
- May 17, 2021
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...
Malcolm Noonan
- May 14, 2021
Applications to HSF under Irish-language shopfront stream invited by Minister Noonan
Earlier this year I announced a collaboration with my colleagues Ministers Catherine Martin and Jack Chambers to support the care and...
Malcolm Noonan
- Apr 1, 2021
477 heritage projects to benefit from €3m investment
Minister for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan, today announced 477 heritage projects across every county in the country will...
Malcolm Noonan
- Mar 29, 2021
Government's Rural Development Policy launch welcomed by Minister Noonan
Today is a really important day as we launch #OurRuralFuture - the Government’s Rural Development Policy 2021-2025. This policy presents...
Malcolm Noonan
- Mar 26, 2021
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...
Malcolm Noonan
- Mar 15, 2021
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...
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