Pippa Hackett
The Irish Government role in combating Child Wasting
Ireland has been a long-standing champion of global efforts to reduce hunger and malnutrition, so it was a privilege to speak at the...
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Pippa Hackett
- Nov 10
- 6 min
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
- 1 min
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
- 2 min
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 13
- 3 min
Looking to the future: The Green Way
In 2020, when the Green Party entered Government and I was appointed as Minister of State within the Department of Agriculture, Food and...
Pippa Hackett
- Oct 4
- 3 min
Announcement of Native Tree Area Scheme under Ireland's new Forestry Programme 2023-2027
I am delighted to announce the opening of the Native Tree Area Scheme today at Avondale House, the home of Irish forestry. This scheme...
Pippa Hackett
- Sep 21
- 2 min
New Organic Hub
This week I had the pleasure of announcing the new, free to use, ‘Organic Hub’ Online Platform. As Minister of State I have special...
Pippa Hackett
- Sep 7
- 4 min
Forestry Programme for the period to 2027
Press release Ministers McConalogue and Hackett launch best funded, most environmentally sustainable Forestry Programme for the period to...
Pippa Hackett
- Jun 1
- 2 min
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 30
- 2 min
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
- 3 min
€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 15
- 2 min
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...
Pippa Hackett
- May 7
- 2 min
European Peatlands Initiative
Peatlands were to the fore in Dublin today (May 8th) as the government hosted an event attended by several European Countries, which...
Pippa Hackett
- Apr 26
- 2 min
Seanad Motion to enable access for all to free Water refill points
The Green Party motion on water fountains in public places is a welcome step towards reducing single use plastic bottles. This week, my...
Pippa Hackett
- Apr 26
- 2 min
Free school books for primary and special schools
I welcome todays announcement by Minister for Education Norma Foley TD and Minister for Special Education and Inclusion Josepha Madigan...
Pippa Hackett
- Apr 24
- 1 min
ACORNS Community Forum 2023
Rural Women are leading the way in business across the country. I was thrilled to give the opening address at the ACORNS Community Forum...
Pippa Hackett
- Apr 24
- 3 min
Greens are Good for Rural Ireland
Michael Fitzmaurice’s recent nosedive into an anti-Green culture war is straight from the playbook of Trump’s America. He is seeking to...
Pippa Hackett
- Apr 20
- 1 min
New health and pregnancy resources for Roma women
I welcome the launch of new health and pregnancy resources for Roma women. The new resource was launched by Minister Hildegarde Naughton...
Pippa Hackett
- Apr 19
- 2 min
Organic Capital Investment Scheme opened
Fourth sub scheme under the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS 3) to open 60% grant rate available for qualifying Organic...
Pippa Hackett
- Apr 13
- 1 min
Esker Arts Centre
I welcome the opening of the Esker Arts Centre. I am delighted that for the first time this renovated and fabulous building in the heart...
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