Pippa Hackett
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 12
- 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 31
- 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
- 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...
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
- Jun 9
- 5 min
Speech to Just Transition Conference Irish Rural Link Bridge House Tullamore
I have the honour of addressing two events here in Tullamore today – I stand in front of you offering opening remarks for this Just...
Pippa Hackett
- Jun 8
- 7 min
National Biodiversity Conference 2022 - Speech
This morning, I delivered a speech to the 2nd National Biodiversity Conference in Dublin Castle, and I'm delighted to share that with you...
Pippa Hackett
- Jun 8
- 4 min
Business for Biodiversity platform launches
Today, "Business for Biodiversity" a new initiative supported by KPMG, Gas Networks Ireland, Bord na Mona and Coillte was launched at the...
Pippa Hackett
- Jun 7
- 3 min
Minister Hackett welcomes silver medal for Organic Edible Garden at Bord Bia Bloom
Press release From Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Published on 3 June 2022 The Minister of State with responsibility for...
Pippa Hackett
- May 24
- 3 min
Kerry Eco-Social Farming EIP
I was thrilled to launch the Kerry Eco-Social Farming European Innovation Partnership (EIP) yesterday in Co. Kerry. The Kerry Eco-Social...
Pippa Hackett
- May 20
- 3 min
Choose Nature with Every Choice you Make
As we come to the end of National Biodiversity Week 2022 I want to share some personal thoughts from recent days: This month celebrated...
Pippa Hackett
- May 12
- 1 min
First International Plant Health Day
I'm asking all those planning holidays overseas not to carry plants, seeds, fruits or vegetables home. On the very first International...
Pippa Hackett
- May 11
- 2 min
Preserving our Bogs for Future Generations
In my address to the Seanad this week, I called out those who knowingly extract turf from bogs in Special Areas of Conservation (SACs). I...
Pippa Hackett
- May 6
- 2 min
Come along to an Organic Farm Walk - Next one Wednesday 11th May:
Organic demonstration farm walks funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and organised by Teagasc, showcase...
Pippa Hackett
- May 5
- 1 min
NPWS Action Plan and Review will deliver for biodiversity
Yesterday I welcomed the announcement of the plan to renew the National Parks and Wildlife Service by Green Party Colleague, Minister for...
Pippa Hackett
- Apr 27
- 1 min
Sand Martin Wall design
I recently saw a lovely video of a wall designed as a safe nesting place for amber listed sand martins. The design team of Dermot Doran...
Pippa Hackett
- Apr 23
- 2 min
Turf burning - a balanced approach
Thank you Damien O’Reilly and 'Saturday with' on RTE Radio 1 today for the opportunity to voice my position on turf burning. There has...
Pippa Hackett
- Apr 12
- 2 min
Stakeholder forum set up to help drive growth of the organic sector
Today, I announced the establishment of a new Organic Forum to further develop the organic sector in Ireland. The Forum, which will have...
Pippa Hackett
- Apr 1
- 4 min
Red Clover Silage Measure announced
Press Release 01 April 2022 Ministers McConalogue, Hackett and Heydon launch Red Clover Silage Measure Following on from the package of...
Pippa Hackett
- Mar 29
- 3 min
Minister Hackett announces Opening of the Forestry Knowledge Transfer Group (KTG) Scheme 2022
Press Release 29 March 2022 Senator Pippa Hackett, Minister of State for Biodiversity and Land Use, today announced the opening of the...