Pippa Hackett
Over €1.7 million for Community Support Programmes across Laois and Offaly
Today’s announcement of €1,705,298 for Community Support Programmes across Laois and Offaly is welcome news. €427,429 was allocated for...
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Pippa Hackett
- 2 days ago
- 2 min
New Vacant Homes Action Plan
The new Vacant Homes Action Plan is a win-win-win with measures to provide homes for people who need them, revitalise towns, and bring...
Pippa Hackett
- Jan 24
- 2 min
Midlands Counties set to receive over €3.3 million to support Ukrainian arrivals
I’m delighted to see that €50million is being made available to communities across Ireland by this new Community Recognition Fund. This...
Pippa Hackett
- Jan 19
- 1 min
Electric Vehicles Charging Infrastructure Strategy 2022 – 2025 welcomed
Minister Hackett said: "I welcome the launch of the Electric Vehicles Charging Infrastructure Strategy 2022 – 2025, which will see €100...
Pippa Hackett
- Jan 19
- 2 min
EPA research on climate change attitudes
New EPA research on Climate Change attitudes and behaviours are an emphatic endorsement of climate action. Midland’s people’s climate...
Pippa Hackett
- Jan 17
- 2 min
Five-fold increase in enrolment in retrofit programmes welcomed
I encourage all people in the Midlands to avail of “free and flexible” places on retrofit programmes. Facilities like the Centre of...
Pippa Hackett
- Jan 12
- 1 min
Phase 2 of Edenderry Inner Relief Road going ahead
I welcome confirmation that the process for Phase 2 of the Edenderry Inner Relief project can begin. Phase 2 will link Fr. McWey Street,...
Pippa Hackett
- Jan 9
- 2 min
New Local Hackney Pilot Scheme for Kilcormac
New subsidised local hackney service to be provided in Kilcormac, Co Offaly as part of national pilot programme I welcome todays launch...
Pippa Hackett
- Jan 6
- 1 min
€5.25m in funding for organisations supporting victims of crime
Today's funding announcement of €5.25m for organisations supporting victims of crime sends two clear messages: First, our services on the...
Pippa Hackett
- Dec 22, 2022
- 2 min
Community Support Fund
I want to remind all Laois Community groups including Parish Halls, Local Development Associations, Senior Citizen Groups, and many...
Pippa Hackett
- Dec 20, 2022
- 1 min
EMERGE into a brighter future
We know we must move from our dependence on fossil fuels. As those of us in the Midlands region know only too well this move did not...
Pippa Hackett
- Dec 20, 2022
- 2 min
First Home Scheme
I understand that the price ceiling for eligible properties is now €350,000 in Laois (an increase of 50k) and €325,000 in County Offaly...
Pippa Hackett
- Dec 14, 2022
- 1 min
Community and Voluntary Energy Support Scheme (CVESS)
Minister Humphreys and Minister O’Brien published the first tranche of applicants that will benefit from funding today. I’m delighted to...
Pippa Hackett
- Dec 14, 2022
- 1 min
Town and Village announcement for Laois & Offaly
I’m proud to be part of a Government that is making the largest ever investment into our towns and villages. This funding will go a long...
Pippa Hackett
- Dec 9, 2022
- 2 min
Laois & Offaly Tidy Towns receive grants
I welcome confirmation of grants of between €1,000 and €4,000 to 23 Tidy Towns groups across County Laois and 22 groups across Offaly....
Pippa Hackett
- Dec 8, 2022
- 2 min
Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme
The TBESS, as announced in Budget 2023, will assist businesses with their energy costs during the winter months. The scheme will be...
Pippa Hackett
- Dec 1, 2022
- 1 min
Midlands small producers rank among the best in Ireland
The ‘Taking care of business’ show, hosted by RTÉ Late Late Show, was inspiring and my thanks to Ryan Tubridy and RTE for promoting small...
Pippa Hackett
- Nov 28, 2022
- 1 min
Embracing Ireland’s Outdoors
I welcome today’s launch of Embracing Ireland’s Outdoors – the new National Outdoor Recreation Strategy by my Government colleague...
Pippa Hackett
- Nov 28, 2022
- 2 min
'Cheers’ and a big ‘Thumbs Up’ to launch of Ireland’s national Deposit Return Scheme (DRS).
Green Party member and Minister of State with responsibility for Communications and Circular Economy, Ossian Smyth, today launched...
Pippa Hackett
- Nov 18, 2022
- 2 min
Christmas Markets in Laois & Offaly
I am very excited to share this list of #ChristmasMarkets happening across #Laois AND #Offaly this #Christmas Season. The first is in...
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