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 111 minMarking EU50 and Europe Day in OffalyThis week marks both Europe Day and EU50, the 50th Anniversary of the referendum in which the Irish people voted to join the then...
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 HackettMay 112 minPreserving our Bogs for Future GenerationsIn my address to the Seanad this week, I called out those who knowingly extract turf from bogs in Special Areas of Conservation (SACs). I...
Pippa HackettMay 51 minNPWS Action Plan and Review will deliver for biodiversityYesterday I welcomed the announcement of the plan to renew the National Parks and Wildlife Service by Green Party Colleague, Minister for...
Pippa HackettMay 52 minPublic consultation on new electric vehicle charging strategy welcomedI welcome news that an online public consultation on the Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Strategy is open. The consultation, by...
Pippa HackettMay 11 minHeritage Council Update for Laois and OffalyWith thanks to The Heritage Council for sharing a comprehensive update of projects they are funding in Laois and Offaly during 2022. You...
Pippa HackettApr 282 minPolicy makers, communities, families and individuals must stand in power and pride together 🌈Last weekend, I was lucky enough to attend the Midlands LGBT+ project Offaly launch event which brought a splash of colour to Tullamore....
Pippa HackettApr 271 minIncrease in applications to Organic Farming Scheme20% increase in new applicants compared to previous year. Press Release 26 April 2022 I'm thrilled to see the high application rate for...
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 251 minCircular Economy in Clara converts waste plastic to pots with potential to expandRecently I visited Paltech’s new purpose-built site in Clara, Co Offaly. The plant recycles plastic food packaging into a range of new...
Pippa HackettApr 232 minTurf burning - a balanced approachThank you Damien O’Reilly and 'Saturday with' on RTE Radio 1 today for the opportunity to voice my position on turf burning. There has...
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 191 minOur young people are critical thinkers on the great challenges of our times After visiting a number of schools, I was astounded by the level of engagement from young people from the Midlands on topics which matter...
Pippa HackettApr 132 minOur National Energy Security FrameworkSets out the Government’s response to the impacts of the war in Ukraine on the energy system in Ireland This government has today...
Pippa HackettApr 81 minInternational Protection Strand of the Regularisation Scheme In February my Government colleague, Minister Helen McEntee opened the international protection strand of the regularisation scheme for...
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 62 minEarning credit for excess electricity is a win-win for householders and renewablesI spoke in the Seanad today on how homeowners can earn credit for the excess energy their solar panels are generating now. This credit...