Pippa Hackett
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...
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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...
Pippa Hackett
- Nov 22, 2022
- 1 min
Stand together in One Love.
Sport promotes rivalries while simultaneously uniting behind a common passion. Participation supports both our physical and mental...
Pippa Hackett
- Nov 22, 2022
- 2 min
Meeting with Burren farmers
Press Release Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, and Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture,...
Pippa Hackett
- Nov 21, 2022
- 2 min
Update on Abbeyleix Community Nursing Unit
Following a meeting with the HSE, I am happy to provide the following update in respect of Abbeyleix Community Nursing Unit. I am advised...
Pippa Hackett
- Nov 21, 2022
- 2 min
Welcoming the COP27 package of decisions and agreement on ‘Loss and Damage’
Following the conclusion of COP27 and agreement on a new “Loss and Damage” fund for vulnerable countries worst hit by climate change, I...
Pippa Hackett
- Nov 21, 2022
- 2 min
Extra funding for DSGBV service providers
Today, additional funding for domestic, sexual and gender-based violence (DSGBV) services for 2023, was announced by Minister Helen...
Pippa Hackett
- Nov 18, 2022
- 2 min
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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