Pippa Hackett2 days ago2 minOrganic Processing Investment Grant Scheme now open Press Release 17 May 2022 I am thrilled to announce the next tranche of the Organic Processing Investment Grant Scheme is currently open...
Pippa Hackett2 days ago4 min€20.6 million bog conservation project unveiledI was delighted to launch with my colleague Minister Noonan the €20.6 million LIFE IP Wild Atlantic Nature project in Ballycroy, Co....
Pippa Hackett6 days ago1 minFunding for Coillte forest trails welcomed in Laois, Offaly and WestmeathI welcome news of a new investment for Coillte forest trails in Laois, Offaly and Westmeath to promote the enjoyment of walking and...
Pippa HackettMay 114 minMinisters Hackett and McConalogue announce opening of €5m pilot Farm Environmental StudyPress Release 10 May 2022 Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue T.D., and Minister of State with...
Pippa HackettApr 262 min€15 million Community Centre Investment Fund announcedA new 15 million capital fund to help support community groups to upgrade and restore Community Centres was recently announced by Heather...
Pippa HackettApr 212 minUpdate on School Transport for students in Laois and Offaly.REMINDER: I would like to remind all parents and guardians that applications for school transport for the new school year 2022/23 will...
Pippa HackettApr 73 minHome Energy UpgradesMy office receives many queries about home energy upgrades. While the best source for information is the Sustainable Energy Authority of...
Pippa HackettApr 52 minBasic Income for the Arts Scheme€325 per week for 2,000 eligible artists and creative arts workers under Basic Income for the Arts Scheme I welcome the launch of a new...
Pippa HackettMar 311 minMidlands funding for Historic Structures welcomed by Minister Pippa Hackett Minister Pippa Hackett is delighted that Midlands’ historic structures are to receive funding for their conservation, announced today....
Pippa HackettMar 292 minHome Improvements and Adaptation grants available for Midland's peopleToday the Department of Housing announced funding of €81.25m for Housing Adaptation Grants for Older People and People with a Disability....
Pippa HackettMar 282 minCommunities Integration Fund 2022 - now openI'm delighted to see that €500,000 will be made available to local community-based projects nationwide to support the integration of...
Pippa HackettMar 254 minMinisters Hackett and McConalogue launch Multi Species Sward MeasurePress Release 25 March 2022 Following on from the package of measures announced earlier this week to provide support to Irish farmers,...
Pippa HackettMar 31 minCLÁR-Funding for Small-Scale Rural Projects Now OpenCLÁR (Ceantair Laga Árd Riachtanais) or Funding for Small-Scale Rural Projects is a targeted investment programme which provides funding...
Pippa HackettFeb 151 minInvestment in Regional and Local Roads in Laois and OffalyI welcome today’s announcement of €14.87 million for Offaly and €13.44 million for Laois for upgrades to our existing regional and local...
Pippa HackettFeb 112 minLaois & Offaly Sports Capital Grant RecipientsToday, I'm delighted to see a regional allocation of more than €9m to sports organisations across the Midlands. Locally, Laois is to...
Pippa HackettFeb 81 minFree home energy upgrade: Protecting people at most risk of energy povertyToday I welcome changes to the Warmer Homes Scheme for those at most risk of energy poverty. The Warmer Homes Scheme has offered free...
Pippa HackettJan 241 minFurther Active Travel Funding for Midlands Cycling and WalkingToday, my Green Party Colleague, Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan T.D., confirmed that the National Transport Authority (NTA) has...
Pippa HackettJan 211 minOpen calls for funding - January 2022There are some really wonderful funding calls open at the moment and I want to ensure that the Midlands benefits from them. Many have...
Pippa HackettJan 191 minCreative Ireland Local Authority Funding 2022Minister Catherine Martin and Minister Darragh O’ Brien announce €6.6 million in 2022 for Creative Ireland local authority projects I’m...
Pippa HackettJan 172 min€168m for Midlands in Just Transition FundingPRESS RELEASE The Midlands will be prioritised for jobs, business and education opportunities in Just Transition Funding - with Minister...