Pippa Hackett
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...
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Pippa Hackett
Pippa Hackett
Oct 29, 20212 min read
Laois Offaly Green Party representatives welcome the Connecting Ireland Plan
Press Release Plan to bring public transport to rural villages is welcomed by Laois Offaly Greens. Laois Offaly Green Party...
Pippa Hackett
Oct 27, 20211 min read
Attending the second Plenary Session of the Conference on the Future of Europe
On Saturday last, in my capacity as Minister of State with responsibility for Land Use and Biodiversity, I was very happy to, virtually,...
Pippa Hackett
Oct 25, 20212 min read
Event promotes Irish and UK collaboration on COP26 Agenda
Press release Minister Hackett at British Embassy event promoting Irish and UK collaboration on COP26 Agenda From Department of...
Pippa Hackett
Oct 21, 20212 min read
MINISTER HACKETT LAUNCHES THE EIP-AGRI WORKSHOP AT THE BURREN WINTERAGE SCHOOL 2021
Minister announces commitment to extending the current EIPs for another year PRESS RELEASE The Minister of State in the Department of...
Pippa Hackett
Oct 18, 20211 min read
Green Party Senators call for multi-faceted, catchment-based solutions to flooding
Floods are an inevitable part of life in Ireland, but the frequency and intensity of flooding has greatly changed, causing significant...
Pippa Hackett
Oct 17, 20211 min read
Connecting Communities with Peatlands - launch
It was my pleasure to attend the launch of ‘Connecting Communities with Peatlands’ in Pollagh, Co Offaly this morning. This initiative,...
Pippa Hackett
Oct 13, 20212 min read
International Day of Rural Women 2021
Speaking in the Seanad to mark International Rural Women’s Day tomorrow (Friday, 15 October), I called for greater equality between men...
Pippa Hackett
Oct 13, 20214 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 4, 20211 min read
Ministers McConalogue and Hackett announce two projects under the allocation of the Carbon Tax Fund
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue along with Minister of State Pippa Hackett have today announced that...
Pippa Hackett
Oct 1, 20212 min read
Senator Hackett encourages farmers to consider fertiliser use
Describes success of intensive farmer whose use is zero Praises the impact on soil quality of multi-species swards Minister of State at...
Pippa Hackett
Sep 23, 20212 min read
Approvals to farmers under Organic Farming Scheme have begun to issue
Minister Hackett announces approvals to farmers under the Organic Farming Scheme have begun to issue Scheme reopening sees organic land...
Pippa Hackett
Sep 7, 20211 min read
Clean air initiative welcomed by Minister Pippa Hackett
Minister Pippa Hackett has welcomed news that Ireland’s clean air strategy is being implemented next year, with improved solid fuels...
Pippa Hackett
Sep 4, 20213 min read
Abbeyleix, traffic and a clear road ahead
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...
Pippa Hackett
Sep 4, 20212 min read
Minister Hackett welcomes ambitious 'Housing for All' plan
The Town Centres First approach to the provision of housing in rural Ireland has been warmly welcomed by Minister Pippa Hackett. “We need...
Pippa Hackett
Aug 12, 20212 min read
The Status of Ireland's Climate Report: Response
Climate change is no longer a problem of the future but is affecting the people of Ireland right now, as the Environmental Protection...
Pippa Hackett
Aug 9, 20211 min read
Public Consultation 2023-2027 CAP Strategic Plan now open.
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...
Pippa Hackett
Aug 9, 20212 min read
IPCC: Time is running out
But I remain optimistic: Minister Hackett Reacting to today’s publication of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC)...
Pippa Hackett
Aug 4, 20213 min read
Opinion
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...
Pippa Hackett
Jul 15, 20211 min read
Midlands Transition is Working
Bord na Móna delivering over 1400 Climate Solutions jobs in Midlands Local Minister Pippa Hackett joined with Taoiseach Micheál Martin...
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