Pippa Hackett

Press Release 17 May 2022 I am thrilled to announce the next tranche of the Organic Processing Investment Grant Scheme is currently open...

I was delighted to launch with my colleague Minister Noonan the €20.6 million LIFE IP Wild Atlantic Nature project in Ballycroy, Co....

I welcome news of a new investment for Coillte forest trails in Laois, Offaly and Westmeath to promote the enjoyment of walking and...

This week marks both Europe Day and EU50, the 50th Anniversary of the referendum in which the Irish people voted to join the then...

Press Release 10 May 2022 Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue T.D., and Minister of State with...

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...

Yesterday I welcomed the announcement of the plan to renew the National Parks and Wildlife Service by Green Party Colleague, Minister for...

I welcome news that an online public consultation on the Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Strategy is open. The consultation, by...

With thanks to The Heritage Council for sharing a comprehensive update of projects they are funding in Laois and Offaly during 2022. You...

Last weekend, I was lucky enough to attend the Midlands LGBT+ project Offaly launch event which brought a splash of colour to Tullamore....

20% increase in new applicants compared to previous year. Press Release 26 April 2022 I'm thrilled to see the high application rate for...

A new 15 million capital fund to help support community groups to upgrade and restore Community Centres was recently announced by Heather...

Recently I visited Paltech’s new purpose-built site in Clara, Co Offaly. The plant recycles plastic food packaging into a range of new...

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...

REMINDER: I would like to remind all parents and guardians that applications for school transport for the new school year 2022/23 will...

After visiting a number of schools, I was astounded by the level of engagement from young people from the Midlands on topics which matter...

Sets out the Government’s response to the impacts of the war in Ukraine on the energy system in Ireland This government has today...

In February my Government colleague, Minister Helen McEntee opened the international protection strand of the regularisation scheme for...

My office receives many queries about home energy upgrades. While the best source for information is the Sustainable Energy Authority of...

I spoke in the Seanad today on how homeowners can earn credit for the excess energy their solar panels are generating now. This credit...