Pippa Hackett
Midlands small producers rank among the best in Ireland
The ‘Taking care of business’ show, hosted by RTÉ Late Late Show, was inspiring and my thanks to Ryan Tubridy and RTE for promoting small...
Pippa Hackett
- 5 days ago
- 1 min
First National Dialogue on Women in Agriculture
Under the watchful gaze of Countess Markievicz, Department of Agriculture colleagues, Minister Mc Conalogue, Minister Hackett and...
Pippa Hackett
- 5 days ago
- 2 min
Government approval of Just Transition Fund plan for Midlands welcomed
I welcome Cabinets sign-off today on a €169 million fund for Midlands counties. The fund will support those counties and workers most...
Pippa Hackett
- 6 days ago
- 1 min
National Traveller Health Action Plan is a welcome step towards tackling inequality
The first National Traveller Health Action Plan (NTHAP) delivers on a Programme for Government Commitment and is a welcome further step...
Pippa Hackett
- 6 days ago
- 1 min
Embracing Ireland’s Outdoors
I welcome today’s launch of Embracing Ireland’s Outdoors – the new National Outdoor Recreation Strategy by my Government colleague...
Pippa Hackett
- 6 days ago
- 2 min
'Cheers’ and a big ‘Thumbs Up’ to launch of Ireland’s national Deposit Return Scheme (DRS).
Green Party member and Minister of State with responsibility for Communications and Circular Economy, Ossian Smyth, today launched...
Pippa Hackett
- Nov 26
- 2 min
Minister Pippa Hackett announces water quality €60million scheme
PRESS RELEASE 26.11.2022 Minister Pippa Hackett announces €60million scheme to help farmers improve water quality At the Green Party...
Pippa Hackett
- Nov 25
- 2 min
16 Days of Action Against Gender-Based Violence more relevant than ever
The 16 Days of Action Against Gender-Based Violence Campaign are more relevant than ever. To mark the start of the international 16 Days...
Pippa Hackett
- Nov 24
- 2 min
Be “champions of local” this Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Speaking in the Seanad ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, I encouraged consumers to instead, think about “Green Friday”, a movement...
Pippa Hackett
- Nov 23
- 2 min
2022 Organic Scheme Payments announced
Press Release Minister of State in the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Senator Pippa Hackett announced today more than...
Pippa Hackett
- Nov 22
- 1 min
Stand together in One Love.
Sport promotes rivalries while simultaneously uniting behind a common passion. Participation supports both our physical and mental...
Pippa Hackett
- Nov 22
- 2 min
Meeting with Burren farmers
Press Release Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, and Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture,...
Pippa Hackett
- Nov 21
- 2 min
Update on Abbeyleix Community Nursing Unit
Following a meeting with the HSE, I am happy to provide the following update in respect of Abbeyleix Community Nursing Unit. I am advised...
Pippa Hackett
- Nov 21
- 2 min
Welcoming the COP27 package of decisions and agreement on ‘Loss and Damage’
Following the conclusion of COP27 and agreement on a new “Loss and Damage” fund for vulnerable countries worst hit by climate change, I...
Pippa Hackett
- Nov 21
- 2 min
Extra funding for DSGBV service providers
Today, additional funding for domestic, sexual and gender-based violence (DSGBV) services for 2023, was announced by Minister Helen...
Pippa Hackett
- Nov 18
- 2 min
Christmas Markets in Laois & Offaly
I am very excited to share this list of #ChristmasMarkets happening across #Laois AND #Offaly this #Christmas Season. The first is in...
Pippa Hackett
- Nov 16
- 2 min
Call for an increase in the use of timber for construction as a low emission alternative to cement.
Yesterday, I spoke in the Seanad that if Ireland is serious about climate action, timber construction needs to move beyond innovation,...
Pippa Hackett
- Nov 16
- 2 min
Government Support for Local heritage welcomed
The preservation of Ireland’s built heritage received a significant boost with the launch of the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS)...
Pippa Hackett
- Nov 16
- 2 min
Government approval of the Gambling Regulation Bill welcomed
I welcome Government approval of the publication of the Gambling Regulation Bill by Minister of State at the Department of Justice,...
Pippa Hackett
- Nov 15
- 2 min
Sports Clubs should apply soon for the Sports Energy Support Scheme
Sport Ireland has today opened the application process for €35 million of funding to support National Governing Bodies of Sport (NGBs)...