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.

Night-Time Economy workshop co-hosted by Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

May 11

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...

'Carlow Town Planning - a young person's perspective' attended by Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

May 8

'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...

€1.75m funding for 13 Historic Towns (including Callan & Carlow Town) announced by Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

Mar 2

€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...

#TownCentresFirst policy launched with Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

Feb 4

#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...

Update on Proposed Bus Service for Carlow Town by Minister Noonan

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...

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

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...

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

Malcolm Noonan

Mar 4, 2021

€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...

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

Malcolm Noonan

Feb 5, 2021

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...

Minister Noonan addresses webinar on cycling in Kilkenny

Malcolm Noonan

Feb 3, 2021

Minister Noonan addresses webinar on cycling in Kilkenny

Thanks to Cycle Kilkenny, Kilkenny Chamber, Lighthouse Studios, Kilkenny LEADER Partnership, and Kilkenny County Council for the...

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

Malcolm Noonan

Jan 22, 2021

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...

Fire Services Capital Programme includes Carlow and Kilkenny

Malcolm Noonan

Dec 31, 2020

Fire Services Capital Programme includes Carlow and Kilkenny

My departmental colleague Minister O' Brien has this week announced the Fire Services Capital Programme. I'm delighted to say that within...

Carlow County Council invites applications for the post of Heritage Officer.

Malcolm Noonan

Dec 20, 2020

Carlow County Council invites applications for the post of Heritage Officer.

I'm delighted to see one of our last counties without a heritage officer now filling the post. This will be an immense asset to Carlow -...

Noonan welcomes rollout of long delayed Kilkenny City Bus Service

Malcolm Noonan

Dec 16, 2019

Noonan welcomes rollout of long delayed Kilkenny City Bus Service

Cllr Malcolm Noonan and the Green Party welcome the announcement by the Transport Authority (NTA) that the long-awaited roll out of two...

Malcolm Noonan

Sep 17, 2019

Greens call for increased funding to Local Authorities to target town centre regeneration

The Green Party is calling on the Government to increase funding to all Local Authorities in the State to be used for a targeted campaign...

Malcolm Noonan

Feb 20, 2019

A Vibrant Vision for Kilkenny;

a green and inclusive city Get involved and voice your opinion on YOUR city’s future. In what is guaranteed to be a thought provoking...

Greens Urge Government to Extend Vacant Sites Levy Process

Malcolm Noonan

Nov 12, 2018

Greens Urge Government to Extend Vacant Sites Levy Process

Only 11 out of 31 Local Authorities will be in a position to levy landowners by January deadline The Green Party has today urged the...

Noonan’s proposal for City bus service run by cow manure is supported by Council

Malcolm Noonan

Oct 28, 2016

Noonan’s proposal for City bus service run by cow manure is supported by Council

A novel proposal to turn cow manure into a gas to power a fleet of city buses has been unanimously supported by members of Kilkenny...

Malcolm Noonan

Jul 21, 2016

Greens welcome ‘long overdue’ housing plan, but criticise ‘missed opportunities’

The Green Party today welcomed the publication of the Government’s Action Plan for Housing, saying that steps to address the housing...

Malcolm Noonan

Feb 23, 2016

Duncan Stewart speaking in Kilkenny

Broadcaster and environmentalist Duncan Stewart speaking in Kilkenny, on Saturday 20th February in support of Malcolm Noonan, Green Party...