Pippa Hackett
Calling all Midlands food & tourism based projects to apply for Agri-food tourism initiatives
The call for proposals for Agri-Food Tourism Initiatives under the 2023 Rural Innovation and Development Fund is now open. I visit many...
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Pippa Hackett
- Jan 13
- 1 min
Ferbane Boardwalk
Following a request by members of Ferbane Tidy Towns and my visit to the start of the boardwalk this evening, I am delighted to pass on...
Pippa Hackett
- Jan 12
- 1 min
Phase 2 of Edenderry Inner Relief Road going ahead
I welcome confirmation that the process for Phase 2 of the Edenderry Inner Relief project can begin. Phase 2 will link Fr. McWey Street,...
Pippa Hackett
- Jan 11
- 3 min
Publication of Forest Statistics Ireland 2022
Press Release 08 July 2022 Minister of State with responsibility for Forestry at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine,...
Pippa Hackett
- Jan 11
- 2 min
Women in Agriculture conference
Press Release Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD, today announced that registration for the National...
Pippa Hackett
- Jan 10
- 1 min
Claim your Rent Tax Credit now
Did you know that you there is a tax credit available from this month to anyone paying rent on private rental accommodation. Introduced...
Pippa Hackett
- Jan 9
- 2 min
New Local Hackney Pilot Scheme for Kilcormac
New subsidised local hackney service to be provided in Kilcormac, Co Offaly as part of national pilot programme I welcome todays launch...
Pippa Hackett
- Jan 6
- 1 min
€5.25m in funding for organisations supporting victims of crime
Today's funding announcement of €5.25m for organisations supporting victims of crime sends two clear messages: First, our services on the...
Pippa Hackett
- Jan 3
- 2 min
Major cut in childcare fees from today
Parents in Laois and Offaly will potentially save thousands on the cost of childcare thanks to increased subsidies that kick in from...
Pippa Hackett
- Dec 27, 2022
- 3 min
Expanded Eligibility - Review your entitlements
Councillor Mark Hackett and I are using some quieter time to issue a joint message for people to review their entitlements to Government...
Pippa Hackett
- Dec 22, 2022
- 2 min
Community Support Fund
I want to remind all Laois Community groups including Parish Halls, Local Development Associations, Senior Citizen Groups, and many...
Pippa Hackett
- Dec 21, 2022
- 2 min
2023 Climate Action Plan
The path to a zero carbon future has become clearer than ever. The ambitious plan was launched after cabinet today by the Minister for...
Pippa Hackett
- Dec 20, 2022
- 1 min
EMERGE into a brighter future
We know we must move from our dependence on fossil fuels. As those of us in the Midlands region know only too well this move did not...
Pippa Hackett
- Dec 20, 2022
- 2 min
Tree volume and carbon calculator
Press Release Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Senator Pippa Hackett, encourages forest owners to...
Pippa Hackett
- Dec 20, 2022
- 2 min
First Home Scheme
I understand that the price ceiling for eligible properties is now €350,000 in Laois (an increase of 50k) and €325,000 in County Offaly...
Pippa Hackett
- Dec 19, 2022
- 2 min
Now is the time to look forward and bring the best of the past into the light
Our region was knocked down: Now is the time to look forward and bring the best of the past into the light and promote it for others to...
Pippa Hackett
- Dec 16, 2022
- 2 min
Government announcements are a ‘huge leap’ forward for Ireland’s biodiversity.
Recent announcements on enhanced protections for Ireland’s biodiversity by my Green Party colleague within the Department of Heritage,...
Pippa Hackett
- Dec 16, 2022
- 2 min
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...
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...
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