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
- 1 min
Electric Vehicles Charging Infrastructure Strategy 2022 – 2025 welcomed
Minister Hackett said: "I welcome the launch of the Electric Vehicles Charging Infrastructure Strategy 2022 – 2025, which will see €100...
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
- Dec 21, 2022
- 2 min
2023 Climate Action Plan
The path to a zero carbon future has become clearer than ever. The ambitious plan was launched after cabinet today by the Minister for...
Pippa Hackett
- Dec 20, 2022
- 1 min
EMERGE into a brighter future
We know we must move from our dependence on fossil fuels. As those of us in the Midlands region know only too well this move did not...
Pippa Hackett
- Dec 19, 2022
- 2 min
Now is the time to look forward and bring the best of the past into the light
Our region was knocked down: Now is the time to look forward and bring the best of the past into the light and promote it for others to...
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 14, 2022
- 1 min
Community and Voluntary Energy Support Scheme (CVESS)
Minister Humphreys and Minister O’Brien published the first tranche of applicants that will benefit from funding today. I’m delighted to...
Pippa Hackett
- Dec 12, 2022
- 2 min
Laois & Offaly Schools added to Safe Routes Programme
Minister Hildegarde Naughton together with the National Transport Authority announced today that 108 schools will be included in the Safe...
Pippa Hackett
- Dec 8, 2022
- 2 min
Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme
The TBESS, as announced in Budget 2023, will assist businesses with their energy costs during the winter months. The scheme will be...
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
- Nov 29, 2022
- 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
- Nov 28, 2022
- 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
- Nov 28, 2022
- 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, 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 21, 2022
- 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 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
- Nov 2, 2022
- 1 min
Recent scaremongering on new Solid Fuel Regulations was Halloween trickery
I believe that the recent misleading coverage on new Solid Fuel Regulations was inaccurate scaremongering which was frightening for...
Pippa Hackett
- Oct 20, 2022
- 3 min
European Peatlands Initiative: a step towards government-supported collaboration
Press Release The National Parks and Wildlife Service of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, and the Department of...
Pippa Hackett
- Oct 18, 2022
- 2 min
Energy, Costs and You - an overview
I want to encourage individuals, businesses and communities facing rising energy costs to access available supports. I recently hosted...
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