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Pippa Hackett
Apr 19, 20221 min read
Our young people are critical thinkers on the great challenges of our times
After visiting a number of schools, I was astounded by the level of engagement from young people from the Midlands on topics which matter...
Pippa Hackett
Apr 13, 20222 min read
Our National Energy Security Framework
Sets out the Government’s response to the impacts of the war in Ukraine on the energy system in Ireland This government has today...
Pippa Hackett
Apr 8, 20221 min read
International Protection Strand of the Regularisation Scheme
In February my Government colleague, Minister Helen McEntee opened the international protection strand of the regularisation scheme for...
Pippa Hackett
Apr 7, 20223 min read
Home Energy Upgrades
My office receives many queries about home energy upgrades. While the best source for information is the Sustainable Energy Authority of...
Pippa Hackett
Apr 6, 20222 min read
Earning credit for excess electricity is a win-win for householders and renewables
I spoke in the Seanad today on how homeowners can earn credit for the excess energy their solar panels are generating now. This credit...
Pippa Hackett
Apr 5, 20222 min read
Basic Income for the Arts Scheme
€325 per week for 2,000 eligible artists and creative arts workers under Basic Income for the Arts Scheme I welcome the launch of a new...
Pippa Hackett
Apr 5, 20222 min read
Open Day of Sensory Garden at Mountlucas Wind Farm
I was thrilled to officially open the new Sensory Garden at Mountlucas Wind Farm. The garden developed by Bord na Móna will provide...
Pippa Hackett
Apr 4, 20221 min read
Community Response Fora to coordinate local response to those displaced by the war in Ukraine.
I welcome the decision to repurpose Community Response fora in each Local Authority area to coordinate the local response to those...
Pippa Hackett
Apr 1, 20222 min read
Organic farming is critical to the sustainability and future of farming in Ireland
Green Party Ireland Press Release Applications to the €23m Organic Farming Scheme 2022 close next week, 8th of April. This year’s scheme...
Pippa Hackett
Apr 1, 20224 min read
Red Clover Silage Measure announced
Press Release 01 April 2022 Ministers McConalogue, Hackett and Heydon launch Red Clover Silage Measure Following on from the package of...
Pippa Hackett
Mar 31, 20221 min read
Midlands funding for Historic Structures welcomed by Minister Pippa Hackett
Minister Pippa Hackett is delighted that Midlands’ historic structures are to receive funding for their conservation, announced today....
Pippa Hackett
Mar 30, 20222 min read
Circular Economy Bill 2022
Today Cabinet approved the Circular Economy Bill which covers many proposed measures including giving powers to Local Authorities to...
Pippa Hackett
Mar 30, 20221 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 29, 20223 min read
Minister Hackett announces Opening of the Forestry Knowledge Transfer Group (KTG) Scheme 2022
Press Release 29 March 2022 Senator Pippa Hackett, Minister of State for Biodiversity and Land Use, today announced the opening of the...
Pippa Hackett
Mar 29, 20222 min read
Home Improvements and Adaptation grants available for Midland's people
Today the Department of Housing announced funding of €81.25m for Housing Adaptation Grants for Older People and People with a Disability....
Pippa Hackett
Mar 23, 20222 min read
Calls to reopen bogs are counterproductive, divisive and unhelpful.
It's time some of my fellow representatives got their heads out of the peat, and started to think about the generations coming after us....
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
Mar 15, 20221 min read
Talamh Beo launch Soil Biodiversity Literacy & Enhancement EIP Project
My husband Mark and I were thrilled to host Talamh Beo this week as they launched their Soil Biodiversity Literacy & Enhancement EIP...
Pippa Hackett
Mar 15, 20221 min read
Responding to Ukraine Refugee situation
Реакція Ірландії на ситуацію в Україні Якщо ви є громадянином України або тікаєте з України, уряд Ірландії допоможе вам, коли ви...
Pippa Hackett
Mar 3, 20221 min read
CLÁR-Funding for Small-Scale Rural Projects Now Open
CLÁR (Ceantair Laga Árd Riachtanais) or Funding for Small-Scale Rural Projects is a targeted investment programme which provides funding...
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