Pippa Hackett
Statement on Facebook Post by Barroughter and Clonmoylan Bogs Action Group
I am prompted to speak out in response to a particular post that that was published by the Barroughter and Clonmoylan Bogs Action Group...
Pippa Hackett
- Aug 8
- 2 min
€75,000 grant funding for community led Abbeyleix Bog restoration in Co. Laois
My Green Party Colleague Malcolm Noonan TD, Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, announced today that he has approved...
Pippa Hackett
- Aug 5
- 2 min
Continued funding for Libraries in Laois and Offaly
I'm delighted to see €43,000 in funding across Laois and Offaly under the Dormant Accounts Action Plan which compliments over €3.1m...
Pippa Hackett
- Aug 3
- 2 min
Over €300,000 for Laois & Offaly for outdoor adventure projects
I'm delighted to welcome over €300,000 in funding from the latest Outdoor Rural Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) for outdoor projects for my...
Pippa Hackett
- Jul 29
- 1 min
Welcoming agreement on Sectoral Emission Ceilings
Yesterday, Government announced agreement on Sectoral Emission Ceilings. I want to acknowledge all those in Government, particularly...
Pippa Hackett
- Jul 27
- 1 min
Cabinet approves heads of bill for safe access zones
I welcome Cabinet's approval to legislate for the designation of safe access zones around healthcare premises to safeguard access to...
Pippa Hackett
- Jul 27
- 2 min
Government to match EU funding with Exchequer funding for the EU Just Transition Fund
The Government's decision to match EU funding with Exchequer funding for the EU Just Transition Fund is excellent news for the Midlands....
Pippa Hackett
- Jul 26
- 1 min
Last call for Regularisation Scheme
Earlier this year my Government colleague Minister McEntee opened a scheme allowing long term undocumented migrants in Ireland to...
Pippa Hackett
- Jul 25
- 3 min
Organic Trade Mission in Germany - A running blog
This week, I'm leading a high-level Trade Mission to Germany, to promote the sale of Irish Organic Foods. My visit coincides with...
Pippa Hackett
- Jul 22
- 2 min
Circular Economy Act becomes law
Circular Economy Act being signed into law today by the President New law has potential to divert hundreds of thousands of tonnes of...
Pippa Hackett
- Jul 20
- 2 min
Plans to Increase Rural Transport in the Midlands Gather Pace
I'm delighted that plans to increase and improve rural transport, a key Green Party led commitment in the Programme for Government, took...
Pippa Hackett
- Jul 20
- 3 min
Enhanced rates for Organic farmers effective from January 1st 2023
Today, I announced a proposal for new enhanced rates for farmers participating in the Organic farming scheme. These are subject to...
Pippa Hackett
- Jul 18
- 1 min
A warm welcome for the announcement of significant investment in skills for the Midlands region
Today my Government colleague, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD announced a...
Pippa Hackett
- Jul 14
- 2 min
Government approach to turf regulations welcomed
I welcome today’s agreement by the Government on Solid Fuel Regulations as a balanced and considered solution, that allow people in the...
Pippa Hackett
- Jul 14
- 9 min
New Solid Fuel regulations Q&A
I Welcome the agreement by the Government on Solid Fuel Regulations as a balanced and considered solution, that allow people in the...
Pippa Hackett
- Jul 14
- 4 min
€50m Croí Cónaithe (Towns) Fund Welcomed
I welcome the new €50m Croí Cónaithe (Towns) Fund to Refurbish Vacant properties as an exciting opportunity for home ownership and town...
Pippa Hackett
- Jul 14
- 1 min
Forestry Environmental Report Grant payment announced
Press release Minister of State with responsibility for Forestry at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Senator Pippa...
Pippa Hackett
- Jul 13
- 2 min
Irish Horticulture Sector Report published
KPMG report on “Opportunities for the Irish Horticulture Sector” launched by Minister with responsibility for Horticulture, Pippa Hackett...
Pippa Hackett
- Jul 8
- 3 min
Publication of Forest Statistics Ireland 2022
Press Release 08 July 2022 Minister of State with responsibility for Forestry at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine,...
Pippa Hackett
- Jul 1
- 2 min
Wool Feasibility Study published
Today Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue T.D and I, welcomed the publication of the Wool Feasibility...