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Pippa Hackett
Oct 26, 20223 min read
'Thank you' to farmers who are embracing new schemes
In my speech yesterday in the Seanad, I spoke about the two new schemes my Department opened last week; these schemes are positive for...
Pippa Hackett
Oct 25, 20222 min read
Online survey opens as part of public consultation on National Strategy for Horticulture Sector
Press Release Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue T.D and Minister of State for Land Use and Biodiversity...
Pippa Hackett
Oct 20, 20223 min read
European Peatlands Initiative: a step towards government-supported collaboration
Press Release The National Parks and Wildlife Service of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, and the Department of...
Pippa Hackett
Oct 20, 20222 min read
Minister Hackett announces opening of Organic Farming Scheme to new entrants following huge interest
Applications can be made from today until 9th December Press Release Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the...
Pippa Hackett
Oct 18, 20222 min read
Public consultations on Ireland’s draft forestry programme and strategy open
Press Release Minister of State Pippa Hackett encourages forestry stakeholders and the public to take part in 2 significant forestry...
Pippa Hackett
Oct 18, 20222 min read
Energy, Costs and You - an overview
I want to encourage individuals, businesses and communities facing rising energy costs to access available supports. I recently hosted...
Pippa Hackett
Oct 17, 20223 min read
More than 3,600 new forestry licenses issued this year to date 34% increase on last year
7,000 hectares of new forests approved and ready to plant Press Release Minister of State for Land Use and Biodiversity Pippa Hackett has...
Pippa Hackett
Oct 17, 20222 min read
Advance Payments of 2022 Basic Payment Scheme announced
Press Release The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD, today announced the commencement of advance...
Pippa Hackett
Oct 13, 20222 min read
Food Vision 2030 Event
Press Release Taoiseach Micheál Martin today gave the keynote address at an event to discuss Food Vision 2030, the shared strategy for...
Pippa Hackett
Oct 11, 20222 min read
Green Party motion to address Ireland’s low breastfeeding rates
I'm delighted that the Green Party is bringing a motion to the Seanad today (12th October) calling for improved education on...
Pippa Hackett
Oct 6, 20221 min read
Webinar on Supports for Local, Small and Micro Food Businesses
Press Release The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine in conjunction with Bord Bia, will co-host a webinar on Supports for...
Pippa Hackett
Oct 4, 20224 min read
Government approves Ireland’s CAP Strategic Plan 2023-2027 worth almost €10bn
Press Release Today, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, brought Ireland’s finalised CAP Strategic...
Pippa Hackett
Oct 3, 20222 min read
Have your say on new CycleConnects draft proposals for Midlands.
Draft proposals- for new cycling networks across Laois, Offaly and Westmeath forming part of CycleConnects: Ireland’s Cycle Network are...
Pippa Hackett
Sep 30, 20222 min read
‘Energy, Costs & You’
I am delighted to announce I'm hosting two public events in my constituency of Laois and Offaly in October in response to rising energy...
Pippa Hackett
Sep 30, 20221 min read
Calling on Laois and Offaly to join the solar ‘rooftop revolution'
I'm calling on communities in my constituency of Laois and Offaly to join the ‘rooftop revolution’ in light of new exemptions from the...
Pippa Hackett
Sep 28, 20224 min read
Record level of funding for the organic farming scheme secured in Budget 2023
Press Release Funding of €37m for the Organic Farming Scheme - an 80% increase on last year A 12% increase to €112m to fund the new...
Pippa Hackett
Sep 28, 202210 min read
13% Budget increase for Agriculture
Supports for farm families dealing with rising input costs in Budget 2023 Up to €500 million in funding in 2023 for agri-environment...
Pippa Hackett
Sep 21, 20223 min read
Ploughing Championships highlights huge interest in organics, biodiversity and renewable energy
Press Release 21 September 2022 The Green Party is back in Ratheniska for day two of the National Ploughing Championships 2022, where it...
Pippa Hackett
Sep 20, 20221 min read
Domestic Violence Leave for employees welcomed
I welcome Cabinet approval to progress The Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022. Those experiencing domestic violence...
Pippa Hackett
Sep 20, 20222 min read
Minister Hackett welcomes approvals for the latest tranche of the Organic Farming Scheme
Scheme confirmed to reopen to new entrants in early October Press Release 20 September 2022 The Minister of State at the Department of...
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