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Irish Grown Wool Council
I’m delighted with the formation of the Irish Grown Wool Council and the establishment of a wool research and innovation hub. These were...
Pippa Hackett
Apr 12, 20232 min read


World Wetlands Day 2023
Press Release To mark World Wetlands Day (2nd February), Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with...
Pippa Hackett
Feb 1, 20232 min read


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 8, 20222 min read


Record level of funding for the organic farming scheme secured in Budget 2023
Press Release Funding of €37m for the Organic Farming Scheme - an 80% increase on last year A 12% increase to €112m to fund the new...
Pippa Hackett
Sep 28, 20224 min read


13% Budget increase for Agriculture
Supports for farm families dealing with rising input costs in Budget 2023 Up to €500 million in funding in 2023 for agri-environment...
Pippa Hackett
Sep 28, 202210 min read


Wool Feasibility Study published
Today Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue T.D and I, welcomed the publication of the Wool Feasibility...
Pippa Hackett
Jul 1, 20222 min read


Now Open - Animal Welfare Grant Programme for Registered Animal Charities for 2022
I welcome the launch of the Animal Welfare Grant Programme for Registered Animal Charities for 2022. Animal welfare organisations that...
Pippa Hackett
Jun 8, 20222 min read


Stakeholder forum set up to help drive growth of the organic sector
Today, I announced the establishment of a new Organic Forum to further develop the organic sector in Ireland. The Forum, which will have...
Pippa Hackett
Apr 12, 20222 min read

Bill banning Fur Farming passes all stages of Oireachtas
Fur Farming is set to be banned in Ireland following the passing of The Animal Health and Welfare and Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions)...
Pippa Hackett
Mar 30, 20221 min read


Green Party Progress on Transport, Childcare, and Housing
Cost-rental housing, public transport, and funding for childcare are just some of the Green Party achievements, highlighted by Minister...
Pippa Hackett
Dec 23, 20212 min read


‘We need to increase our focus on the welfare of animals’
I welcome the first Animal Welfare Awareness Day today (December 15th) and I am delighted to announce funding of €3.7 million to 98...
Pippa Hackett
Dec 15, 20211 min read


CAP Draft Strategic Plan Consultation, Ballinakill Mart
We simply must deal with the challenges of climate change, biodiversity decline, habitat loss, and water and air pollution. That’s the...
Pippa Hackett
Nov 2, 20212 min read


Minister Hackett Highlights Animal Welfare at Halloween
Press Release Animal welfare is a prime concern around Halloween, says Senator Pippa Hackett, Minister of State at the Department of...
Pippa Hackett
Oct 29, 20211 min read


Minister Pippa Hackett welcomes the allocations announced in Budget 2022
Press Release • Says Protecting Farm Families and Protecting Nature at its core • Announces significant supports for forestry, organics...
Pippa Hackett
Oct 13, 20214 min read


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 6, 20211 min read
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