Pippa Hackett

Today, Government launched the Community Climate Action Fund to support small and large, rural and urban communities to take climate...

I'm continuing a Christmas tradition by publishing a list of Christmas markets for Offaly. Shopping locally and buying local produce, is...

Good afternoon everyone. First of all I’d like to say I really am sorry I couldn’t be here this morning to open the event, and to listen...

I welcome today’s Government approval of payments to farmers located in the Shannon Callows who have lost fodder as a result of...

I am delighted to announce that the Organic Farming Scheme is now open and will remain open until 8th December. This Government has a...

I am delighted with progress on the Government’s home energy loan guarantee scheme which will open to homeowners early next year. Under...

I have been in touch with Minister O’Donovan, state agencies, the Council and local communities to ensure that plans to enhance...

Today’s report on the Constituency Review, recommends that the next Dáil would see 174 TDs representing 43 Dáil Constituencies, up from...

I am delighted to welcome the opening of the €17m Fáilte Ireland Investment Grant-Aid Scheme for private & community projects in...

Celebrations I am delighted to see the HSE’s spotlight on safety ahead of Leaving Certificate celebrations on Friday. Parents and...

I welcome this week's release of the draft All-Island Strategic Rail Review recommendations focused on increasing connectivity, frequency...

I have been contacted by members of the Clara community regarding the nearly 2 year closure of the Visitor Centre at Clara Bog and am...

I'm appealing to anyone starting out or thinking of a career change to consider becoming a bus driver. I made enquiries recently about a...

Restoring Nature Should Not be Controversial. And it’s certainly not something our public representatives should be against. It’s quite...

2030 Strategy will reflect recent growth, focus on market development, current challenges and future potential Today, I was delighted to...

Over €200,000 for 22 biodiversity projects across Laois and Offaly through the Local Biodiversity Action Fund (LBAF). Over €80,000 is...

From my speech in the SEANAD 30/05/2023, see link to full speech below. The climate and biodiversity crises have plunged us into a...

Today, at a site visit by the Organic Strategy Forum to Irish Country Meats in Camolin, Co. Wexford, I was delighted to announce the...

I am absolutely thrilled that Laois and Offaly ETB are to lead on a pilot Nature Skills Training programme aimed at public sector staff...

Today I had the privilege of launching the Sustainable Livestock Village at this year’s Tullamore Show. The Tullamore Show and FBD...