Pippa Hackett

Today, in the Seanad, I highlighted Killaun Bog, near Birr, as a shining example of a community working together for nature. I recently...

Press Release Minister Pippa Hackett has told Portlaoise students that she’s glad the Green Party made the decision to form a coalition...

The Tidy Towns award for Ireland’s Tidiest Village to Geashill is a tremendous credit to the local Tidy Towns Committee who have put so...

There are currently a number of open calls which may suit your community need - have a read below: Communities Activities Fund, Community...

Press Release Plan to bring public transport to rural villages is welcomed by Laois Offaly Greens. Laois Offaly Green Party...

I believe that the following 2 open calls are relevant to rural and town communities and I am happy to share the information, though I...

Following representations to Minister Norma Foley, I am delighted to receive the news that Scoil Mhuire, Abbeyleix has been selected for...

It was my pleasure to attend the launch of ‘Connecting Communities with Peatlands’ in Pollagh, Co Offaly this morning. This initiative,...

The increase in fuel allowance, reduction in travel fares for young people, and free contraception – as well as extra supports in her own...

Minister Pippa Hackett has launched Laois’s first NeighbourWood site in Abbeyleix. The project, in Balladine, sees the transformation of...

As six branches of the Bank of Ireland close their doors across Laois and Offaly, Minister Pippa Hackett has called for proposals on...

This week, in my role as Minister of State with responsibility for Land Use and Biodiversity, I was pleased to welcome the publication of...

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue along with Minister of State Pippa Hackett have today announced that...

Describes success of intensive farmer whose use is zero Praises the impact on soil quality of multi-species swards Minister of State at...

The signing of the Tullamore Declaration at the ENCORE Environmental Conference has been described as “significant” by Minister Pippa...

A three-year plan to get businesses involved in protecting biodiversity has been launched by Green Party Ministers Pippa Hackett and...

Minister Pippa Hackett today gave a big ‘shout-out’ to Midland towns, Tullamore, Ballinakill and Abbeyleix. Using her ‘Order of...

Steps have been taken to progress an external regulatory review of forestry, Minister Pippa Hackett told a gathering of Laois forestry...

Minister Pippa Hackett has welcomed news that Ireland’s clean air strategy is being implemented next year, with improved solid fuels...

I have always known Abbeyleix as a beautiful town rich in built heritage. Since becoming a Senator I now know it also has a vibrant...