Pippa Hackett
Funding for locally led biodiversity projects doubled to €3m
My colleague, Minister Malcolm Noonan has announced that funding to the Local Biodiversity Action Fund is being doubled to €3 million for...
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Pippa Hackett
- Jan 19
- 2 min
EPA research on climate change attitudes
New EPA research on Climate Change attitudes and behaviours are an emphatic endorsement of climate action. Midland’s people’s climate...
Pippa Hackett
- Jan 18
- 3 min
Community Grant schemes 2023
I hope to encourage all volunteer and community groups, in my constituency of Laois and Offaly, to apply for one or more of the Community...
Pippa Hackett
- Jan 16
- 1 min
Calling all Midlands food & tourism based projects to apply for Agri-food tourism initiatives
The call for proposals for Agri-Food Tourism Initiatives under the 2023 Rural Innovation and Development Fund is now open. I visit many...
Pippa Hackett
- Dec 16, 2022
- 2 min
Government announcements are a ‘huge leap’ forward for Ireland’s biodiversity.
Recent announcements on enhanced protections for Ireland’s biodiversity by my Green Party colleague within the Department of Heritage,...
Pippa Hackett
- Dec 9, 2022
- 2 min
Laois & Offaly Tidy Towns receive grants
I welcome confirmation of grants of between €1,000 and €4,000 to 23 Tidy Towns groups across County Laois and 22 groups across Offaly....
Pippa Hackett
- Dec 5, 2022
- 1 min
World Soil Day 2022
On World Soil Day, I welcome the increasing recognition of soil health as central to the future of agriculture and food security. Today...
Pippa Hackett
- Dec 5, 2022
- 2 min
Call for Proposals for an EIP on the theme of water quality.
Press Release Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Pippa Hackett has announced a Call for Proposals...
Pippa Hackett
- Dec 1, 2022
- 1 min
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
- Nov 26, 2022
- 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 9, 2022
- 2 min
Reports to address challenges related to peat supply in the Horticulture sector published
Press Release Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, and Minister of State with responsibility for...
Pippa Hackett
- Oct 26, 2022
- 3 min
'Thank you' to farmers who are embracing new schemes
In my speech yesterday in the Seanad, I spoke about the two new schemes my Department opened last week; these schemes are positive for...
Pippa Hackett
- Oct 20, 2022
- 2 min
Minister Hackett announces opening of Organic Farming Scheme to new entrants following huge interest
Applications can be made from today until 9th December Press Release Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the...
Pippa Hackett
- Oct 13, 2022
- 2 min
Food Vision 2030 Event
Press Release Taoiseach Micheál Martin today gave the keynote address at an event to discuss Food Vision 2030, the shared strategy for...
Pippa Hackett
- Sep 28, 2022
- 4 min
Record level of funding for the organic farming scheme secured in Budget 2023
Press Release Funding of €37m for the Organic Farming Scheme - an 80% increase on last year A 12% increase to €112m to fund the new...
Pippa Hackett
- Sep 28, 2022
- 10 min
13% Budget increase for Agriculture
Supports for farm families dealing with rising input costs in Budget 2023 Up to €500 million in funding in 2023 for agri-environment...
Pippa Hackett
- Sep 21, 2022
- 3 min
Ploughing Championships highlights huge interest in organics, biodiversity and renewable energy
Press Release 21 September 2022 The Green Party is back in Ratheniska for day two of the National Ploughing Championships 2022, where it...
Pippa Hackett
- Sep 11, 2022
- 1 min
Ballintubbert Gardens & House
It was such a pleasure to attend the launch of Ballintubbert Gardens and House’s stunning organic gardens today. Situated close to...
Pippa Hackett
- Aug 30, 2022
- 9 min
My address to ISCRAES 2022
Introduction I am delighted to join you today, and I would like to express my appreciation to the organisers for providing me with the...
Pippa Hackett
- Aug 24, 2022
- 3 min
For Peat’s Sake – Shifting Perspectives on Bogland
Opinion on the management of our boglands may vary but there is a widely held love for these distinct landscapes. In recent weeks I have...
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