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Green Party members defend ‘workable’ proposals amid turf ban row

Green Party politicians have hit back at critics of plans to curtail the commercial sale of turf, calling it a “life-saving” measure. The leader of the Green Party said on Tuesday that the proposal, which has attracted the ire of some backbench TDs ...

26 Apr 2022 at 11:03

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Horticulture growers to receive up to €100,000 each in exceptional payment scheme

Exceptional payments from a fund of €2.8 million are to be made to horticulture growers through the month of September as applications are processed. Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue T.D. and Minister of State for ...

09 Sept 2022 at 13:45

National News

Majority believe forests are 'key solution' in fight against climate change

There is almost unanimous support amongst the public for more forests in Ireland to help Ireland's climate change efforts, research has found. The Minister of State with responsibility for Forestry at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the ...

13 Sept 2022 at 12:20

National News

Ted Walsh forced to apologise after controversial 'hiding' comments at Punchestown

Horse racing trainer and commentator Ted Walsh has been forced to apologise for comments he made during RTE's coverage of Punchestown last week. Minister of State within the Department of Agriculture, Pippa Hackett, criticised Walsh for the ...

03 May 2022 at 11:38

National News

Suspended Green TD Neasa Hourigan ‘held in very high esteem’, says minister

Minister of State Pippa Hackett has said her suspended party colleague Neasa Hourigan is “held in very high esteem” after she was suspended by the Greens for voting against the Government. On Wednesday, Ms Hourigan was suspended for 15 ...

23 Mar 2023 at 09:42

National News

Minister denies that Government did not put enough work into referenda campaign

A junior minister has denied accusations the Government did not give enough information to the public about the failed referenda, describing it as a “complex issue”. Junior Minister Pippa Hackett said there were many reasons why the ...

10 Mar 2024 at 14:21

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Calls for action at Kenny's Well in Kilkenny

Local publican and Kenny’s Well resident, Tommy Hackett, has expressed deep concern over the future of the beloved well, highlighting a rise in anti-social behaviour and a lack of upkeep as serious issues. Mr Hackett said that kids ...

09 Nov 2023 at 18:57

National News

Jump in new forestry licences as 3,600 are issued so far this year

The number of forestry licences issued this year continues to increase, with a jump of 34% when compared with the same period in 2021. Minister of State for Land Use and Biodiversity Pippa Hackett has welcomed the continued high ...

17 Oct 2022 at 16:35

National News

New enhanced rates for Irish organic farmers to come into effect in 2023

New enhanced rates for Irish organic farmers are due to come into effect in 2023. The Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Senator Pippa Hackett, today (Monday July 20) announced the new ...

20 Jul 2022 at 14:08

National News

'A real big step' - €55m fund announced to help businesses move away from fossil fuels

The Tánaiste has said that a €55 million green fund to help businesses move away from fossil fuels will help combat climate change. The business package is to encourage firms to move towards more sustainable alternatives. ...

17 Jun 2022 at 10:51

National News

No cover up over department champagne celebration, Minister Coveney insists

Foreign Affairs minister Simon Coveney has insisted there was no “cover up” following a champagne celebration in his department while Ireland was under strict lockdown restrictions. But Mr Coveney has told an Oireachtas ...

09 Feb 2022 at 10:08

Farming news

Kilkenny farmers are urged to take advantage of the Organic Farming Scheme

Kilkenny farmers considering an application to the Organic Farming Scheme have until April 30 to do so, following the reopening of the scheme earlier this month with an additional budget of €4 million for 2021. This ...

03 Apr 2021 at 16:52

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