Pippa Hackett
Approvals to farmers under Organic Farming Scheme have begun to issue
Minister Hackett announces approvals to farmers under the Organic Farming Scheme have begun to issue Scheme reopening sees organic land...
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Pippa Hackett
- Sep 22, 2021
- 1 min
Minister Pippa Hackett gives Seanad ‘shout-out’ to local towns
Minister Pippa Hackett today gave a big ‘shout-out’ to Midland towns, Tullamore, Ballinakill and Abbeyleix. Using her ‘Order of...
Pippa Hackett
- Sep 17, 2021
- 2 min
Outlining Progress to Laois Forestry Representatives
Steps have been taken to progress an external regulatory review of forestry, Minister Pippa Hackett told a gathering of Laois forestry...
Pippa Hackett
- Sep 13, 2021
- 2 min
800 Farmers to Join Nature Programme in the North-West
• Over 800 farmers in North West will be able to participate • LIFE IP Wild Atlantic Nature’s Results Based Payment Scheme rewards...
Pippa Hackett
- Sep 7, 2021
- 1 min
Clean air initiative welcomed by Minister Pippa Hackett
Minister Pippa Hackett has welcomed news that Ireland’s clean air strategy is being implemented next year, with improved solid fuels...
Pippa Hackett
- Sep 6, 2021
- 1 min
Ireland’s first ever equine census welcomed by Minister Pippa Hackett.
“Animal Welfare is of concern to many Green Party members so it’s good to see that the first ever annual equine census will take place at...
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...
Pippa Hackett
- Sep 1, 2021
- 2 min
Minister Hackett Seeks Solutions to School Bus Capacity Issue
Following news that 30 Offaly children are without school bus places, Minister Pippa Hackett is exploring solutions with Bus Eireann and...
Pippa Hackett
- Aug 13, 2021
- 1 min
Senators Letter to Minister Donnelly
See below letter that I co-signed with my Green Party Seanad colleagues regarding COVID 19 maternity restrictions. Sent by email...
Pippa Hackett
- Aug 12, 2021
- 1 min
Listen Back Newstalk 13.08.2021
I enjoyed speaking with Kieran Cuddihy on The Hard Shoulder today. We discussed moving to organic farming methods and the factors that...
Pippa Hackett
- Aug 12, 2021
- 2 min
The Status of Ireland's Climate Report: Response
Climate change is no longer a problem of the future but is affecting the people of Ireland right now, as the Environmental Protection...
Pippa Hackett
- Aug 9, 2021
- 1 min
Public Consultation 2023-2027 CAP Strategic Plan now open.
I encourage you to have your say on the draft interventions for the 2023-2027 CAP Strategic Plan. The consultation will run for 4 weeks...
Pippa Hackett
- Aug 9, 2021
- 2 min
IPCC: Time is running out
But I remain optimistic: Minister Hackett Reacting to today’s publication of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC)...
Pippa Hackett
- Aug 6, 2021
- 1 min
Sports Equipment funding
€548,000 Provided for Sports Equipment to Organisations in Laois and Offaly under the Sports Capital & Equipment Programme Minister Pippa...
Pippa Hackett
- Aug 4, 2021
- 3 min
Opinion
IT’S A TRICKY space, agriculture. Most of us accept that the way we farm is changing, and indeed must change. But with a vociferous few...
Pippa Hackett
- Jul 30, 2021
- 2 min
Shannon Callows: Better Maintenance, Long-term Engineering, Action & Understanding - Key to progress
Senator Pippa Hackett visits Shannon Callows with OPW Minister Calls for better maintenance as well as long-term engineering Stresses...
Pippa Hackett
- Jul 29, 2021
- 3 min
€1.2 million to improve environmental quality of agricultural lands surrounding raised bogs
Minister Hackett launches the new FarmPEAT EIP project at Clara Bog on Thursday 29th July . The project is developing a locally-led,...
Pippa Hackett
- Jul 29, 2021
- 1 min
Minister Hackett welcomes further Local Improvement Scheme funding for Rural Laois and Offaly Roads
Latest Laois News: Funding announced for upgrade works on Laois rural roads and laneways - Laois People Minister Hackett welcomes further...
Pippa Hackett
- Jul 27, 2021
- 1 min
€250,000 to be made available for Parent and Toddler Groups as part of the Summer of Play initiative
Today, my Green Party Colleague, Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’ Gorman TD, announced that...
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