Pippa Hackett
50% fare reduction to the commercial bus sector welcomed
I welcome the extension of the Young Adult Card and Student Leap Card fare initiative to the commercial bus sector, meaning people...
Pippa Hackett
- Aug 30
- 1 min
€100,000 for Streetscape Enhancement for Abbeyleix and Clara
I am delighted that Abbeyleix in Co. Laois, and Clara in Co. Offaly are to benefit from €100,000 Streetscape Enhancement funding from the...
Pippa Hackett
- Jul 14
- 4 min
€50m Croí Cónaithe (Towns) Fund Welcomed
I welcome the new €50m Croí Cónaithe (Towns) Fund to Refurbish Vacant properties as an exciting opportunity for home ownership and town...
Pippa Hackett
- Jun 8
- 1 min
Applications for the Night-Time Economy Pilot Programme are now open
I want to welcome the launch of the Night-Time Economy Pilot Programme. The programme follows on from a recommendation of the Report of...
Pippa Hackett
- Jun 1
- 3 min
€30 million confirmed to support a sustainable, nationwide Post Office network
Today, I'm happy to confirm the cabinet decision that €10m per annum is to be provided over a three-year fixed term 2023 – 2025, to An...
Pippa Hackett
- Apr 26
- 2 min
€15 million Community Centre Investment Fund announced
A new 15 million capital fund to help support community groups to upgrade and restore Community Centres was recently announced by Heather...
Pippa Hackett
- Mar 2
- 2 min
Workers and businesses encouraged to sign up for training to safeguard the vulnerable
I am encouraging Midlands businesses operating in the Night-Time Economy to take part in new training courses that aim to create a safer...
Pippa Hackett
- Feb 9
- 2 min
Join Your ‘Town Team’ to Revitalize your Town Centre
Isn’t it a shame the way so many buildings in town centres are lying idle? Some of them are heritage buildings and many of them could be...
Pippa Hackett
- Jan 24
- 1 min
Further Active Travel Funding for Midlands Cycling and Walking
Today, my Green Party Colleague, Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan T.D., confirmed that the National Transport Authority (NTA) has...
Pippa Hackett
- Jan 20
- 1 min
Take HGVs Out of Small Towns
HGVs which pollute small towns to avoid paying tolls should reconsider their practices, says Minister Pippa Hackett. “Children, old...
Pippa Hackett
- Oct 29, 2021
- 2 min
Laois Offaly Green Party representatives welcome the Connecting Ireland Plan
Press Release Plan to bring public transport to rural villages is welcomed by Laois Offaly Greens. Laois Offaly Green Party...
Pippa Hackett
- Sep 4, 2021
- 3 min
Abbeyleix, traffic and a clear road ahead
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...
Pippa Hackett
- Sep 4, 2021
- 2 min
Minister Hackett welcomes ambitious 'Housing for All' plan
The Town Centres First approach to the provision of housing in rural Ireland has been warmly welcomed by Minister Pippa Hackett. “We need...