Pippa Hackett

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...

Our region was knocked down: Now is the time to look forward and bring the best of the past into the light and promote it for others to...

The Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has announced the expansion of the free contraception scheme to include women aged 26, from 1...

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...

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

The first National Traveller Health Action Plan (NTHAP) delivers on a Programme for Government Commitment and is a welcome further step...

The 16 Days of Action Against Gender-Based Violence Campaign are more relevant than ever. To mark the start of the international 16 Days...

Sport promotes rivalries while simultaneously uniting behind a common passion. Participation supports both our physical and mental...

Following the conclusion of COP27 and agreement on a new “Loss and Damage” fund for vulnerable countries worst hit by climate change, I...

I am very excited to share this list of #ChristmasMarkets happening across #Laois AND #Offaly this #Christmas Season. The first is in...

Yesterday, I spoke in the Seanad that if Ireland is serious about climate action, timber construction needs to move beyond innovation,...

The preservation of Ireland’s built heritage received a significant boost with the launch of the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS)...

I welcome Government approval of the publication of the Gambling Regulation Bill by Minister of State at the Department of Justice,...

Sport Ireland has today opened the application process for €35 million of funding to support National Governing Bodies of Sport (NGBs)...

I welcome payments this week of Double Child Benefit to over 10,000 recipients in Offaly, over 12,000 recipients in Laois and 12,500 in...

Press Release Pippa Hackett, Green Party Senator and Minister of State in the Department of Agriculture has issued a reminder to animal...

I welcome news today that the first National Advanced Assisted Human Reproduction Centre, delivering IVF and ICSI through a wholly public...

I want to encourage individuals, businesses and communities facing rising energy costs to access available supports. I recently hosted...

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...