Pippa Hackett

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...

See below letter that I co-signed with my Green Party Seanad colleagues regarding COVID 19 maternity restrictions. Sent by email...

Minister Hackett launches the new FarmPEAT EIP project at Clara Bog on Thursday 29th July . The project is developing a locally-led,...

Latest Laois News: Funding announced for upgrade works on Laois rural roads and laneways - Laois People Minister Hackett welcomes further...

My colleague, Minister Catherine Martin, has announced supports of €30million for the next two phases of Fáilte Ireland’s Strategic...

We in the Midlands are full of bright ideas for projects, enterprise, and events. It’s what will help us through the transition we’re...

Bord na Móna delivering over 1400 Climate Solutions jobs in Midlands Local Minister Pippa Hackett joined with Taoiseach Micheál Martin...

Bringing the Big Hitters in Midlands Together for Information Seminar Community Groups, sports clubs, recreational projects, and small...

In June, I visited Farmer, Bruce Thompson who has a Dairy farm at the foot of the Slieve Blooms in Ballyfin, Co. Laois. Bruce is doing...

Minister Pippa Hackett has marked National Biodiversity Week by seeing first-hand what is necessary for the protected Hen Harrier to...

This week I met some Offaly farmers on the Shannon Callows, including dairy farmer Brendan McGarry, whose family have been farming the...

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