Pippa Hackett

I am encouraging Midlands businesses operating in the Night-Time Economy to take part in new training courses that aim to create a safer...

I was delighted to join my Green Party colleague Minister Roderic O'Gorman at today's first birthday celebrations of Midlands LGBT+ in...

Speaking in their address of the Seanad today, MEPs Grace O’Sullivan, Seán Kelly and Billy Kelleher recognised the need to prioritise...

Yesterday, I highlighted the plight of those experiencing Domestic Violence in the Midlands in the Seanad. Offaly County Council is being...

I welcome today’s announcement of €14.87 million for Offaly and €13.44 million for Laois for upgrades to our existing regional and local...

Today, I'm delighted to see a regional allocation of more than €9m to sports organisations across the Midlands. Locally, Laois is to...

Offaly is a tourism destination hidden gem This week Fáilte Ireland announced the expansion of Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands to include all...

Isn’t it a shame the way so many buildings in town centres are lying idle? Some of them are heritage buildings and many of them could be...

Today I welcome changes to the Warmer Homes Scheme for those at most risk of energy poverty. The Warmer Homes Scheme has offered free...

New Retrofit scheme will open retrofitting option to many more Midlands homes Today I warmly welcomed the Government’s announcement of a...

My hope is that organic milk processing capacity will encourage famers to make the switch I want to see farmers reclaim their creativity...

During a Seanad speech today (Tuesday, 2 February) I encouraged new ideas around organic agriculture, scientific research, and women in...

Today, my Green Party Colleague, Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan T.D., confirmed that the National Transport Authority (NTA) has...

HGVs which pollute small towns to avoid paying tolls should reconsider their practices, says Minister Pippa Hackett. “Children, old...

Minister Catherine Martin and Minister Darragh O’ Brien announce €6.6 million in 2022 for Creative Ireland local authority projects I’m...

PRESS RELEASE The Midlands will be prioritised for jobs, business and education opportunities in Just Transition Funding - with Minister...

PRESS RELEASE Minister of State Hackett Announces commencement of 2022 Forestry Premiums Payments of €28.7 million issuing to 8,200...

The Peatlands Community Engagement Scheme for 2022 is now open, and I am urging groups in the Midlands to make applications. We are rich...

PRESS RELEASE Government has made “Tangible investment in Laois Offaly in 2021” says Cabinet Minister Hackett Community enhancement and...

Cost-rental housing, public transport, and funding for childcare are just some of the Green Party achievements, highlighted by Minister...