Pippa Hackett
Calling on Local Authorities & EMRA to brief communities on accessing EU Just Transition funding
Climate Action and Just Transition is a Once in a Lifetime opportunity to define our identity for decades ahead. The window we have for...
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Pippa Hackett
Pippa Hackett
May 24, 20222 min read
Welcoming Vlas to my team
I want to issue a warm welcome to Vlas Novokhatnii, to my Parliamentary Team. I recently employed Mr. Novokhatnii under the Oireachtas’...
Pippa Hackett
May 24, 20223 min read
Kerry Eco-Social Farming EIP
I was thrilled to launch the Kerry Eco-Social Farming European Innovation Partnership (EIP) yesterday in Co. Kerry. The Kerry Eco-Social...
Pippa Hackett
May 20, 20223 min read
Choose Nature with Every Choice you Make
As we come to the end of National Biodiversity Week 2022 I want to share some personal thoughts from recent days: This month celebrated...
Pippa Hackett
May 19, 20223 min read
€47,415 allocated for the Midlands in Round 1 of Peatlands Community Engagement Scheme
I'm delighted that four projects across Laois, Offaly and Westmeath have received funding through Round 1 of the Peatlands Community...
Pippa Hackett
May 17, 20222 min read
Organic Processing Investment Grant Scheme now open
Press Release 17 May 2022 I am thrilled to announce the next tranche of the Organic Processing Investment Grant Scheme is currently open...
Pippa Hackett
May 17, 20224 min read
€20.6 million bog conservation project unveiled
I was delighted to launch with my colleague Minister Noonan the €20.6 million LIFE IP Wild Atlantic Nature project in Ballycroy, Co....
Pippa Hackett
May 13, 20221 min read
Funding for Coillte forest trails welcomed in Laois, Offaly and Westmeath
I welcome news of a new investment for Coillte forest trails in Laois, Offaly and Westmeath to promote the enjoyment of walking and...
Pippa Hackett
May 12, 20221 min read
First International Plant Health Day
I'm asking all those planning holidays overseas not to carry plants, seeds, fruits or vegetables home. On the very first International...
Pippa Hackett
May 11, 20221 min read
Marking EU50 and Europe Day in Offaly
This week marks both Europe Day and EU50, the 50th Anniversary of the referendum in which the Irish people voted to join the then...
Pippa Hackett
May 11, 20224 min read
Ministers Hackett and McConalogue announce opening of €5m pilot Farm Environmental Study
Press Release 10 May 2022 Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue T.D., and Minister of State with...
Pippa Hackett
May 11, 20222 min read
Preserving our Bogs for Future Generations
In my address to the Seanad this week, I called out those who knowingly extract turf from bogs in Special Areas of Conservation (SACs). I...
Pippa Hackett
May 6, 20222 min read
Come along to an Organic Farm Walk - Next one Wednesday 11th May:
Organic demonstration farm walks funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and organised by Teagasc, showcase...
Pippa Hackett
May 6, 20222 min read
Minister Hackett highlights increased demand for organic demonstration farm walks
Press Release 06 May 2022 Minister Hackett highlights increased demand for organic demonstration farm walks Senator Pippa Hackett,...
Pippa Hackett
May 5, 20221 min read
NPWS Action Plan and Review will deliver for biodiversity
Yesterday I welcomed the announcement of the plan to renew the National Parks and Wildlife Service by Green Party Colleague, Minister for...
Pippa Hackett
May 5, 20222 min read
Public consultation on new electric vehicle charging strategy welcomed
I welcome news that an online public consultation on the Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Strategy is open. The consultation, by...
Pippa Hackett
May 1, 20222 min read
National Hall of Fame Awards
Recently, I was the Guest of Honour at the National Hall of Fame Awards in the Sheraton Hotel in Athlone. The National Hall of Fame...
Pippa Hackett
May 1, 20221 min read
Heritage Council Update for Laois and Offaly
With thanks to The Heritage Council for sharing a comprehensive update of projects they are funding in Laois and Offaly during 2022. You...
Pippa Hackett
Apr 28, 20222 min read
Policy makers, communities, families and individuals must stand in power and pride together 🌈
Last weekend, I was lucky enough to attend the Midlands LGBT+ project Offaly launch event which brought a splash of colour to Tullamore....
Pippa Hackett
Apr 27, 20222 min read
ACORNS - Accelerating the Creation Of Rural Nascent Start-ups
From every acorn comes a big tree… Last Month, I attended the ACORNS Community Forum in Mullingar where I was so inspired listening to...
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