Pippa Hackett

Press Release 01.11.2021 Minister Hackett Heading to Glasgow for 26th UN Conference of the Parties Ireland will attend COP26 as a...

We simply must deal with the challenges of climate change, biodiversity decline, habitat loss, and water and air pollution. That’s the...

Press Release Plan to bring public transport to rural villages is welcomed by Laois Offaly Greens. Laois Offaly Green Party...

On Saturday last, in my capacity as Minister of State with responsibility for Land Use and Biodiversity, I was very happy to, virtually,...

Press release Minister Hackett at British Embassy event promoting Irish and UK collaboration on COP26 Agenda From Department of...

Minister announces commitment to extending the current EIPs for another year PRESS RELEASE The Minister of State in the Department of...

Floods are an inevitable part of life in Ireland, but the frequency and intensity of flooding has greatly changed, causing significant...

It was my pleasure to attend the launch of ‘Connecting Communities with Peatlands’ in Pollagh, Co Offaly this morning. This initiative,...

Speaking in the Seanad to mark International Rural Women’s Day tomorrow (Friday, 15 October), I called for greater equality between men...

Press Release • Says Protecting Farm Families and Protecting Nature at its core • Announces significant supports for forestry, organics...

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue along with Minister of State Pippa Hackett have today announced that...

Describes success of intensive farmer whose use is zero Praises the impact on soil quality of multi-species swards Minister of State at...

Minister Hackett announces approvals to farmers under the Organic Farming Scheme have begun to issue Scheme reopening sees organic land...

Minister Pippa Hackett has welcomed news that Ireland’s clean air strategy is being implemented next year, with improved solid fuels...

I have always known Abbeyleix as a beautiful town rich in built heritage. Since becoming a Senator I now know it also has a vibrant...

The Town Centres First approach to the provision of housing in rural Ireland has been warmly welcomed by Minister Pippa Hackett. “We need...

Climate change is no longer a problem of the future but is affecting the people of Ireland right now, as the Environmental Protection...

I encourage you to have your say on the draft interventions for the 2023-2027 CAP Strategic Plan. The consultation will run for 4 weeks...

But I remain optimistic: Minister Hackett Reacting to today’s publication of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC)...

IT’S A TRICKY space, agriculture. Most of us accept that the way we farm is changing, and indeed must change. But with a vociferous few...