Pippa Hackett
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...
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Pippa Hackett
- May 3
- 2 min
Congratulations to Laois and Offaly communities on successful water quality funding
A total of €523,000 – through 142 individual grants – has been awarded from the Community Water Development Fund, to support local...
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 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...
Pippa Hackett
- Apr 3
- 2 min
Climate Action
Climate Action is Urgent: I have said it before and I'll say it again but the latest report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate...
Pippa Hackett
- Mar 27
- 2 min
Migrant-Councillor Internship Scheme
I am delighted that Cllr Mark Hackett and Birr resident, Ekaterina Koneva have announced their participation on the Immigrant Council of...
Pippa Hackett
- Mar 9
- 1 min
Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2023
I welcome todays announcement, that 8 heritage properties in County Laois and 16 in County Offaly will receive funding under the Built...
Pippa Hackett
- Mar 8
- 2 min
Regenerative Tourism plan will deliver for Midlands
I am confident that the Regenerative Tourism plan for the Midlands will deliver for employment, enterprise and the environment. In...
Pippa Hackett
- Mar 6
- 2 min
Your Local St. Patrick's Day Parade in Laois & Offaly
It is my pleasure to represent Ireland in Kenya and Tanzania this St Patrick's Day. Whilst, I'm overjoyed to be able to represent my...
Pippa Hackett
- Feb 22
- 3 min
2023 Green Awards
I was delighted to be invited to speak at last evening's Green Awards ceremony, 2023. I believe it was the biggest yet. It was wonderful...
Pippa Hackett
- Feb 21
- 3 min
Hot School Meals, Fuel Allowance and more
The Government is highly aware of the effect that high energy prices and the cost of living are having on families, businesses and the...
Pippa Hackett
- Feb 17
- 2 min
New bus routes for Laois & Offaly
I am delighted that people of Laois & Offaly, will soon have new opportunities to hop on the bus to get to where they need to go. Laois...
Pippa Hackett
- Feb 14
- 2 min
€29 million for Laois & Offaly Roads
Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan T.D. today announced details of a €626 million investment programme for 2023 for regional and local...
Pippa Hackett
- Feb 9
- 1 min
2023 Summer Programme welcomed
l am delighted that both primary and post primary schools in Laois and Offaly will have an opportunity to run a Summer 2023 programme for...
Pippa Hackett
- Feb 9
- 1 min
134 Midlands vacant social homes brought back into use
60 vacant social houses in Laois, 28 in Offaly and 46 in Westmeath were brought back into active use in 2022 with support of the Voids...
Pippa Hackett
- Feb 8
- 1 min
HSE National Lottery Grant Scheme
I hope to encourage all volunteer and community groups, in my constituency of Laois and Offaly, to apply for the HSE National Lottery...
Pippa Hackett
- Feb 7
- 1 min
Local Authority Home Loan
Changes to the Local Authority Home Loan is good news for anyone buying a home in Laois, Offaly and the wider Midlands region. From March...
Pippa Hackett
- Feb 7
- 1 min
Funding for County Councils for Climate Action
I welcome funding for Laois Offaly County Councils to resource climate action partnerships with communities. €27 million was allocated by...
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