Pippa Hackett
Community Climate Action Fund
Today, Government launched the Community Climate Action Fund to support small and large, rural and urban communities to take climate...
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Pippa Hackett
Pippa Hackett
Nov 16, 20231 min read
Offaly Christmas Markets
I'm continuing a Christmas tradition by publishing a list of Christmas markets for Offaly. Shopping locally and buying local produce, is...
Pippa Hackett
Nov 10, 20236 min read
My speech from BioFarm 2023
Good afternoon everyone. First of all I’d like to say I really am sorry I couldn’t be here this morning to open the event, and to listen...
Pippa Hackett
Nov 7, 20231 min read
Callows Farmers' Fodder Support
I welcome today’s Government approval of payments to farmers located in the Shannon Callows who have lost fodder as a result of...
Pippa Hackett
Nov 1, 20232 min read
Organic Farming Scheme - Now Open
I am delighted to announce that the Organic Farming Scheme is now open and will remain open until 8th December. This Government has a...
Pippa Hackett
Oct 27, 20231 min read
Low interest loans - Warmer Homes
I am delighted with progress on the Government’s home energy loan guarantee scheme which will open to homeowners early next year. Under...
Pippa Hackett
Sep 12, 20232 min read
Clonmacnoise and West Offaly
I have been in touch with Minister O’Donovan, state agencies, the Council and local communities to ensure that plans to enhance...
Pippa Hackett
Aug 30, 20232 min read
Statement on the release of Constituency Review Report 2023
Today’s report on the Constituency Review, recommends that the next Dáil would see 174 TDs representing 43 Dáil Constituencies, up from...
Pippa Hackett
Aug 29, 20232 min read
Fáilte Ireland Investment Scheme
I am delighted to welcome the opening of the €17m Fáilte Ireland Investment Grant-Aid Scheme for private & community projects in...
Pippa Hackett
Aug 24, 20232 min read
Leaving Certificate 2023
Celebrations I am delighted to see the HSE’s spotlight on safety ahead of Leaving Certificate celebrations on Friday. Parents and...
Pippa Hackett
Jul 27, 20232 min read
Midland's Rail Improvements
I welcome this week's release of the draft All-Island Strategic Rail Review recommendations focused on increasing connectivity, frequency...
Pippa Hackett
Jul 25, 20231 min read
Clara Bog Visitor Centre
I have been contacted by members of the Clara community regarding the nearly 2 year closure of the Visitor Centre at Clara Bog and am...
Pippa Hackett
Jul 19, 20231 min read
Calling Midlands people to consider a career behind the wheel
I'm appealing to anyone starting out or thinking of a career change to consider becoming a bus driver. I made enquiries recently about a...
Pippa Hackett
Jun 28, 20233 min read
Nature Restoration Law
Restoring Nature Should Not be Controversial. And it’s certainly not something our public representatives should be against. It’s quite...
Pippa Hackett
Jun 1, 20232 min read
Development of new National Strategy for Organics
2030 Strategy will reflect recent growth, focus on market development, current challenges and future potential Today, I was delighted to...
Pippa Hackett
May 31, 20232 min read
Over €200,000 for 22 biodiversity projects across Laois and Offaly
Over €200,000 for 22 biodiversity projects across Laois and Offaly through the Local Biodiversity Action Fund (LBAF). Over €80,000 is...
Pippa Hackett
May 30, 20232 min read
We need less exaggeration and more solutions.
From my speech in the SEANAD 30/05/2023, see link to full speech below. The climate and biodiversity crises have plunged us into a...
Pippa Hackett
May 24, 20233 min read
€1.7 million Organic Processing Investment Grant Scheme Now Open
Today, at a site visit by the Organic Strategy Forum to Irish Country Meats in Camolin, Co. Wexford, I was delighted to announce the...
Pippa Hackett
May 17, 20232 min read
Laois and Offaly ETB lead on pilot Nature Skills Training Programme
I am absolutely thrilled that Laois and Offaly ETB are to lead on a pilot Nature Skills Training programme aimed at public sector staff...
Pippa Hackett
May 15, 20232 min read
Sustainable Livestock Village at the Tullamore Show 2023.
Today I had the privilege of launching the Sustainable Livestock Village at this year’s Tullamore Show. The Tullamore Show and FBD...
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