Pippa Hackett
Expansion of the free contraception scheme
The Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has announced the expansion of the free contraception scheme to include women aged 26, from 1...
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Pippa Hackett
- Dec 14, 2022
- 1 min
Community and Voluntary Energy Support Scheme (CVESS)
Minister Humphreys and Minister O’Brien published the first tranche of applicants that will benefit from funding today. I’m delighted to...
Pippa Hackett
- Dec 14, 2022
- 1 min
Town and Village announcement for Laois & Offaly
I’m proud to be part of a Government that is making the largest ever investment into our towns and villages. This funding will go a long...
Pippa Hackett
- Dec 12, 2022
- 2 min
Laois & Offaly Schools added to Safe Routes Programme
Minister Hildegarde Naughton together with the National Transport Authority announced today that 108 schools will be included in the Safe...
Pippa Hackett
- Dec 9, 2022
- 2 min
Laois & Offaly Tidy Towns receive grants
I welcome confirmation of grants of between €1,000 and €4,000 to 23 Tidy Towns groups across County Laois and 22 groups across Offaly....
Pippa Hackett
- Dec 8, 2022
- 2 min
Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme
The TBESS, as announced in Budget 2023, will assist businesses with their energy costs during the winter months. The scheme will be...
Pippa Hackett
- Dec 8, 2022
- 2 min
Increase in funding for Animal Welfare organisations for 2023.
I'm thrilled that there is to be a 15% increase in core funding and an overall increase of 55% for animal welfare charities including...
Pippa Hackett
- Dec 5, 2022
- 1 min
World Soil Day 2022
On World Soil Day, I welcome the increasing recognition of soil health as central to the future of agriculture and food security. Today...
Pippa Hackett
- Dec 5, 2022
- 1 min
Grant of €98,000 to the Midlands LGBT+ Project for operating costs for the coming year welcomed
I welcome the grant of €98,000 to the Midlands LGBT+ Project for operating costs for the coming year. This funding will help Midlands...
Pippa Hackett
- Dec 5, 2022
- 2 min
Call for Proposals for an EIP on the theme of water quality.
Press Release Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Pippa Hackett has announced a Call for Proposals...
Pippa Hackett
- Dec 1, 2022
- 1 min
Midlands small producers rank among the best in Ireland
The ‘Taking care of business’ show, hosted by RTÉ Late Late Show, was inspiring and my thanks to Ryan Tubridy and RTE for promoting small...
Pippa Hackett
- Nov 30, 2022
- 1 min
First National Dialogue on Women in Agriculture
Under the watchful gaze of Countess Markievicz, Department of Agriculture colleagues, Minister Mc Conalogue, Minister Hackett and...
Pippa Hackett
- Nov 29, 2022
- 2 min
Government approval of Just Transition Fund plan for Midlands welcomed
I welcome Cabinets sign-off today on a €169 million fund for Midlands counties. The fund will support those counties and workers most...
Pippa Hackett
- Nov 29, 2022
- 1 min
National Traveller Health Action Plan is a welcome step towards tackling inequality
The first National Traveller Health Action Plan (NTHAP) delivers on a Programme for Government Commitment and is a welcome further step...
Pippa Hackett
- Nov 28, 2022
- 1 min
Embracing Ireland’s Outdoors
I welcome today’s launch of Embracing Ireland’s Outdoors – the new National Outdoor Recreation Strategy by my Government colleague...
Pippa Hackett
- Nov 28, 2022
- 2 min
'Cheers’ and a big ‘Thumbs Up’ to launch of Ireland’s national Deposit Return Scheme (DRS).
Green Party member and Minister of State with responsibility for Communications and Circular Economy, Ossian Smyth, today launched...
Pippa Hackett
- Nov 26, 2022
- 2 min
Minister Pippa Hackett announces water quality €60million scheme
PRESS RELEASE 26.11.2022 Minister Pippa Hackett announces €60million scheme to help farmers improve water quality At the Green Party...
Pippa Hackett
- Nov 25, 2022
- 2 min
16 Days of Action Against Gender-Based Violence more relevant than ever
The 16 Days of Action Against Gender-Based Violence Campaign are more relevant than ever. To mark the start of the international 16 Days...
Pippa Hackett
- Nov 24, 2022
- 2 min
Be “champions of local” this Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Speaking in the Seanad ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, I encouraged consumers to instead, think about “Green Friday”, a movement...
Pippa Hackett
- Nov 23, 2022
- 2 min
2022 Organic Scheme Payments announced
Press Release Minister of State in the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Senator Pippa Hackett announced today more than...
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