Pippa Hackett
Phase 2 of Edenderry Inner Relief Road going ahead
I welcome confirmation that the process for Phase 2 of the Edenderry Inner Relief project can begin. Phase 2 will link Fr. McWey Street,...
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Pippa Hackett
Pippa Hackett
Jan 11, 20232 min
Women in Agriculture conference
Press Release Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD, today announced that registration for the National...
Pippa Hackett
Jan 9, 20232 min
New Local Hackney Pilot Scheme for Kilcormac
New subsidised local hackney service to be provided in Kilcormac, Co Offaly as part of national pilot programme I welcome todays launch...
Pippa Hackett
Jan 6, 20231 min
€5.25m in funding for organisations supporting victims of crime
Today's funding announcement of €5.25m for organisations supporting victims of crime sends two clear messages: First, our services on the...
Pippa Hackett
Dec 22, 20222 min
Community Support Fund
I want to remind all Laois Community groups including Parish Halls, Local Development Associations, Senior Citizen Groups, and many...
Pippa Hackett
Dec 21, 20222 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, 20221 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 20, 20222 min
First Home Scheme
I understand that the price ceiling for eligible properties is now €350,000 in Laois (an increase of 50k) and €325,000 in County Offaly...
Pippa Hackett
Dec 14, 20221 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 14, 20221 min
Town and Village announcement for Laois & Offaly
I’m proud to be part of a Government that is making the largest ever investment into our towns and villages. This funding will go a long...
Pippa Hackett
Dec 12, 20222 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 9, 20222 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 8, 20222 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 8, 20222 min
Increase in funding for Animal Welfare organisations for 2023.
I'm thrilled that there is to be a 15% increase in core funding and an overall increase of 55% for animal welfare charities including...
Pippa Hackett
Dec 5, 20221 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, 20221 min
Grant of €98,000 to the Midlands LGBT+ Project for operating costs for the coming year welcomed
I welcome the grant of €98,000 to the Midlands LGBT+ Project for operating costs for the coming year. This funding will help Midlands...
Pippa Hackett
Dec 5, 20222 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
Nov 30, 20221 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
Nov 29, 20222 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 29, 20221 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...
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