Pippa Hackett

I welcome funding for Laois Offaly County Councils to resource climate action partnerships with communities. €27 million was allocated by...

Today’s announcement of €1,705,298 for Community Support Programmes across Laois and Offaly is welcome news. €427,429 was allocated for...

The new Vacant Homes Action Plan is a win-win-win with measures to provide homes for people who need them, revitalise towns, and bring...

I’m delighted to see that €50million is being made available to communities across Ireland by this new Community Recognition Fund. This...

Minister Hackett said: "I welcome the launch of the Electric Vehicles Charging Infrastructure Strategy 2022 – 2025, which will see €100...

New EPA research on Climate Change attitudes and behaviours are an emphatic endorsement of climate action. Midland’s people’s climate...

I encourage all people in the Midlands to avail of “free and flexible” places on retrofit programmes. Facilities like the Centre of...

I welcome confirmation that the process for Phase 2 of the Edenderry Inner Relief project can begin. Phase 2 will link Fr. McWey Street,...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

I welcome today’s launch of Embracing Ireland’s Outdoors – the new National Outdoor Recreation Strategy by my Government colleague...

Green Party member and Minister of State with responsibility for Communications and Circular Economy, Ossian Smyth, today launched...