Pippa Hackett
Free contraception for women 17-25 a giant step for women’s health
Today, is the first step towards making universal free contraception a cornerstone of women’s healthcare. Free contraception will become...
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Pippa Hackett
Pippa Hackett
Sep 6, 20222 min read
€20m funding for new hospice in Midlands
6th September 2022 Taoiseach Micheál Martin today announced capital funding of €20m for a new specialist palliative care inpatient unit...
Pippa Hackett
Jul 27, 20221 min read
Cabinet approves heads of bill for safe access zones
I welcome Cabinet's approval to legislate for the designation of safe access zones around healthcare premises to safeguard access to...
Pippa Hackett
Jun 29, 20222 min read
Offaly Woman ‘Mary Menopause’ is a “true champion”
I was delighted to get the opportunity to speak in the Seanad this afternoon about the work that Edenderry woman, Mary McHugh, also known...
Pippa Hackett
Jun 28, 20222 min read
“Zero Tolerance” strategy to tackle Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence announced
Today, this Government launched an ambitious five-year programme of reform to achieve a society which does not accept domestic, sexual...
Pippa Hackett
Jun 23, 20222 min read
Government plans for gynaecology services in the Midlands.
I was delighted today to welcome the development of ambulatory gynaecology clinics in the Midlands and elsewhere, they will improve...
Pippa Hackett
Apr 23, 20222 min read
Turf burning - a balanced approach
Thank you Damien O’Reilly and 'Saturday with' on RTE Radio 1 today for the opportunity to voice my position on turf burning. There has...
Pippa Hackett
Mar 17, 20222 min read
A Day of Remembrance and Recognition.
Today, St Patrick’s Day, I am celebrating in Greece as part of a Government wide reconnection with communities at home, and abroad....
Pippa Hackett
Dec 9, 20212 min read
Abortion Care Review Must Examine Services in the Midlands, says Minister Hackett
PRESS RELEASE A review of abortion services in Ireland is being welcomed by Minister Pippa Hackett. The review will comprise a public...
Pippa Hackett
Nov 29, 20212 min read
Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure
Our Rural Future: Today Minister Humphreys announced €362,000 in funding to develop outdoor adventure projects in Laois-Offaly. This...
Pippa Hackett
Nov 2, 20212 min read
Ireland Taking a Lead at COP26
Press Release 01.11.2021 Minister Hackett Heading to Glasgow for 26th UN Conference of the Parties Ireland will attend COP26 as a...
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
May 28, 20211 min read
Wood as a fuel book launch
In my capacity as Minister of State in the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, with responsibility for forestry, today I...
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