Pippa Hackett

New subsidised local hackney service to be provided in Kilcormac, Co Offaly as part of national pilot programme I welcome todays launch...

Today's funding announcement of €5.25m for organisations supporting victims of crime sends two clear messages: First, our services on the...

Parents in Laois and Offaly will potentially save thousands on the cost of childcare thanks to increased subsidies that kick in from...

I want to remind all Laois Community groups including Parish Halls, Local Development Associations, Senior Citizen Groups, and many...

The path to a zero carbon future has become clearer than ever. The ambitious plan was launched after cabinet today by the Minister for...

We know we must move from our dependence on fossil fuels. As those of us in the Midlands region know only too well this move did not...

Press Release Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Senator Pippa Hackett, encourages forest owners to...

I understand that the price ceiling for eligible properties is now €350,000 in Laois (an increase of 50k) and €325,000 in County Offaly...

Recent announcements on enhanced protections for Ireland’s biodiversity by my Green Party colleague within the Department of Heritage,...

Minister Humphreys and Minister O’Brien published the first tranche of applicants that will benefit from funding today. I’m delighted to...

I’m proud to be part of a Government that is making the largest ever investment into our towns and villages. This funding will go a long...

Minister Hildegarde Naughton together with the National Transport Authority announced today that 108 schools will be included in the Safe...

I welcome confirmation of grants of between €1,000 and €4,000 to 23 Tidy Towns groups across County Laois and 22 groups across Offaly....

The TBESS, as announced in Budget 2023, will assist businesses with their energy costs during the winter months. The scheme will be...

I'm thrilled that there is to be a 15% increase in core funding and an overall increase of 55% for animal welfare charities including...

On World Soil Day, I welcome the increasing recognition of soil health as central to the future of agriculture and food security. Today...

I welcome the grant of €98,000 to the Midlands LGBT+ Project for operating costs for the coming year. This funding will help Midlands...

Press Release Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Pippa Hackett has announced a Call for Proposals...

The ‘Taking care of business’ show, hosted by RTÉ Late Late Show, was inspiring and my thanks to Ryan Tubridy and RTE for promoting small...

Under the watchful gaze of Countess Markievicz, Department of Agriculture colleagues, Minister Mc Conalogue, Minister Hackett and...