Pippa Hackett
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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Pippa Hackett
Pippa Hackett
Nov 16, 20222 min read
Government Support for Local heritage welcomed
The preservation of Ireland’s built heritage received a significant boost with the launch of the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS)...
Pippa Hackett
Nov 15, 20222 min read
Sports Clubs should apply soon for the Sports Energy Support Scheme
Sport Ireland has today opened the application process for €35 million of funding to support National Governing Bodies of Sport (NGBs)...
Pippa Hackett
Nov 7, 20222 min read
Successful Applicants of the Night-Time Economy Support Scheme Announced
Rural Applications account for over half of the applications awarded funding Thousands of performance employment days generated I want...
Pippa Hackett
Sep 30, 20222 min read
‘Energy, Costs & You’
I am delighted to announce I'm hosting two public events in my constituency of Laois and Offaly in October in response to rising energy...
Pippa Hackett
Sep 5, 20222 min read
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, 20221 min read
€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, 20224 min read
€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 7, 20221 min read
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, 20223 min read
€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, 20222 min read
€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, 20222 min read
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, 20222 min read
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, 20221 min read
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, 20221 min read
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, 20212 min read
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, 20213 min read
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, 20212 min read
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...
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