Pippa Hackett
Budget 2023 is a Budget for Families of Laois and Offaly
Budget 2023 is a Budget for Families which is solidly progressive, placing proportionately more in the pocket of those families in Laois...
Pippa Hackett
- 6 days ago
- 3 min
Ploughing Championships highlights huge interest in organics, biodiversity and renewable energy
Press Release 21 September 2022 The Green Party is back in Ratheniska for day two of the National Ploughing Championships 2022, where it...
Pippa Hackett
- Sep 20
- 2 min
Minister Hackett welcomes approvals for the latest tranche of the Organic Farming Scheme
Scheme confirmed to reopen to new entrants in early October Press Release 20 September 2022 The Minister of State at the Department of...
Pippa Hackett
- Sep 16
- 3 min
Support for local businesses 'the beating heart of rural Ireland' raised in Seanad
I spoke in the Seanad this week, about how I spent most of my time over the past month or so, travelling around Laois and Offaly, meeting...
Pippa Hackett
- Sep 5
- 2 min
Details of National Organic Beef Open Day Announced
PRESS RELEASE Teagasc 05.09.2022 A National Organic Beef Open Day on the farm of John Purcell, Ross, Golden, Cashel, Co Tipperary will...
Pippa Hackett
- Jul 25
- 3 min
Organic Trade Mission in Germany - A running blog
This week, I'm leading a high-level Trade Mission to Germany, to promote the sale of Irish Organic Foods. My visit coincides with...
Pippa Hackett
- Jul 20
- 3 min
Enhanced rates for Organic farmers effective from January 1st 2023
Today, I announced a proposal for new enhanced rates for farmers participating in the Organic farming scheme. These are subject to...
Pippa Hackett
- Jul 13
- 2 min
Irish Horticulture Sector Report published
KPMG report on “Opportunities for the Irish Horticulture Sector” launched by Minister with responsibility for Horticulture, Pippa Hackett...
Pippa Hackett
- Jul 1
- 2 min
Wool Feasibility Study published
Today Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue T.D and I, welcomed the publication of the Wool Feasibility...
Pippa Hackett
- Jun 21
- 6 min
€1.5bn agri-environment scheme ACRES announced.
Scheme is first to be delivered under €9.8 billion CAP Strategic Plan Press Release 21 June 2022 Minister for Agriculture, Food and the...
Pippa Hackett
- Jun 8
- 7 min
National Biodiversity Conference 2022 - Speech
This morning, I delivered a speech to the 2nd National Biodiversity Conference in Dublin Castle, and I'm delighted to share that with you...
Pippa Hackett
- Jun 7
- 1 min
Ministers Hackett & McConalogue announce €2.8m package to support Irish fruit and vegetable grower
Horticulture Exceptional Payment Scheme opens for applications From Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Published on 7 June...
Pippa Hackett
- Jun 7
- 2 min
Ministers welcome Brexit Adjustment Reserve Funding for the horticulture sector
From Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Published on 3 June 2022 Last updated on 3 June 2022 In recognition of the value of...
Pippa Hackett
- Jun 7
- 3 min
Minister Hackett welcomes silver medal for Organic Edible Garden at Bord Bia Bloom
Press release From Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Published on 3 June 2022 The Minister of State with responsibility for...
Pippa Hackett
- May 27
- 2 min
Ministers Hackett & McConalogue announce €3 million investment scheme for the Seed Potato Sector
This week Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue and I, following a meeting of cabinet, announced our...
Pippa Hackett
- May 24
- 3 min
Kerry Eco-Social Farming EIP
I was thrilled to launch the Kerry Eco-Social Farming European Innovation Partnership (EIP) yesterday in Co. Kerry. The Kerry Eco-Social...
Pippa Hackett
- May 17
- 2 min
Organic 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 Hackett
- May 12
- 1 min
First International Plant Health Day
I'm asking all those planning holidays overseas not to carry plants, seeds, fruits or vegetables home. On the very first International...
Pippa Hackett
- May 11
- 4 min
Ministers Hackett and McConalogue announce opening of €5m pilot Farm Environmental Study
Press Release 10 May 2022 Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue T.D., and Minister of State with...
Pippa Hackett
- May 6
- 2 min
Come along to an Organic Farm Walk - Next one Wednesday 11th May:
Organic demonstration farm walks funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and organised by Teagasc, showcase...