Martin Heydon

Fine Gael · Kildare South

Activity on Agriculture — 169 events (120 lobbying · 47 questions · 3 votes) full profile →

• 2026-03-24
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  The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) Ltd Agriculture

  • Fuel Crisis – Agricultural Contractors
• 2026-03-10
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  The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) Ltd Agriculture

  • Urgent Concerns Regarding Rapid Diesel Price Increases and Impact on Farm & Forestry Contractors
• 2026-03-02
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  The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) Ltd 2 returns Agriculture

  • Extension of Hedgecutting untill 17/03/2026
  • Submission from the Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) is in relation to planned Visible Environmental Management Cost (vEMC) Tyre Recycling Cost for Agricultural Tyres 2026 being proposed under the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Scheme being operated by Circol ELT on behalf of the Department of the Climate, Energy and the Environment (DCEE), Circular Economy Division.
• 2026-01-21
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  Macra na Feirme 10 returns Agriculture

  • Public Consultation on Draft 6th Nitrates Action Program
  • Generational Renewal in farming, Common Agriculture Policy, Macra's Make the Moove Initiative, Habitats Directive, Nitrates Derogation
  • Consultation on the Key Principles for Developing Carbon Farming
  • Farming event in County Clare on the attractiveness of farming, simplification, Generational Renewal and issues specific to farmers in County Clare including the Burren
  • Engagement with both EU Environment Commissioner Jessicka Roswall and Minister for Agriculture on Ireland's Nitrates Derogation
  • Budget 2026 announcement and Generational Renewal
  • Agricultural Conference political party - panel discussion
  • Irelands Nitrates Derogation Renewal
  • Farm Organisations meeting with An Tanaiste and Minister for Agriculture on current farming issues
  • Water Quality - Organic Nutrient Distribution Working Group
• 2026-01-21
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  The Irish Co-operative Organisation Society Ltd 2 returns Agriculture

  • Common Border Adjustment Mechanism
  • Extension of Ireland's Nitrates Derogation
• 2026-01-21
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  Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association 2 returns AgricultureEnvironment

  • ICMSA National AGM
  • Meeting with the Minister for Agriculture, Food & Marine in relation to the Nitrates Derogation.
• 2026-01-21
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  Horse Racing Ireland 4 returns Agriculture

  • Invitation to attend Irish Champions Festival
  • Invitation to HRI awards
  • Key strategic capital projects
  • efficient utilisation of pension funds
• 2026-01-21
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  Ibec 3 returns Agriculture

  • Economic Development & Sustainability priorities for the dairy industry
  • To understand Government approach in relation to Nitrates Derogation renewal
  • Water Quality priorities for the dairy industry
• 2026-01-21
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  Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association 3 returns Agriculture

  • Meeting with European Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy, Jessicka Roswall,
  • The development, amendment and implementation of Government policy and financial supports relating to the tillage sector, including CAP measures, national exchequer supports, and emergency or targeted aid schemes for tillage farmers.
  • Concerns regarding the importation of Brazilian beef into the EU following the detection of banned hormones in shipments, and the implications for food safety, consumer trust, and compliance with EU production standards. Opposition to the inclusion of beef and poultry in the EU–Mercosur trade agreement.
• 2026-01-21
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  Beefplan Movement Agriculture

  • Matters of significance to Irish Cattle & Beef farmers
• 2026-01-21
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  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 7 returns AgricultureFinanceEU Affairs

  • IFA National Tillage Crisis Meeting
  • Aquaculture
  • Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Simplification
  • Bovine TB Action Plan
  • Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD)
  • Disease Support Fund for Poultry Farmers
  • Good Agricultural & Environmental Condition (GAEC) 7
• 2026-01-21
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  Law Society of Ireland Agriculture

  • The Law Society sent a letter to both the Minister for Finance and the Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine in relation to the Report of the Commission on Generational Renewal in Farming
• 2026-01-21
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  Tirlán Ltd Agriculture

  • Retention of the Nitrates Derogation
• 2026-01-21
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  Veterinary Ireland 2 returns Agriculture

  • Invitations to attend and open the VetIreland25 Veterinary Ireland Joint Conference 3-5 October 2025.
  • Invitation to Martin Heydon, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, to attend and speak on veterinary matters at the Veterinary Ireland Annual General Meeting (AGM) being held in the Lyrath Estate Hotel, Co. Kilkenny on Friday 21st November 2025
• 2026-01-20
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  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 11 returns AgricultureFinanceEU AffairsEnvironment

  • Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)
  • Organic Nutrient Distribution Working Group
  • Irish Food Price Analysis
  • National Ploughing Championships 2025
  • Finance Bill 2025
  • Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism(CBAM)
  • Nitrates Action Plan
  • IFA 71st AGM
  • Challenges facing the Tillage Sector
  • IFA Budget 2026 Briefing
  • Nitrates Derogation
• 2026-01-20
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  Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association 8 returns Agriculture

  • Reductions in the Beef Welfare Scheme for 2025. Payment rates were reduced from €75/calf to €67/calf due to oversubscription, despite farmers stepping up to improve animal welfare standards.
  • Cuts to the Sheep Welfare Scheme for 2025
  • Animal health and disease management; Bluetongue virus; cross-border livestock trade and containment measures.
  • European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR); compliance requirements for Irish farmers.
  • National Dairy Beef Weighing Scheme (NDBWS), Beef Welfare Scheme, Sheep Welfare Scheme; scheme payment rates and budget allocations.
  • Animal health regulations; prescription-only status of antiparasitic veterinary medicines; National Veterinary Prescription System (NVPS).
  • Nitrates Directive, Nitrates Derogation, and related environmental compliance requirements.
  • Genetically modified (GM) grain policy: ICSA highlighted concerns regarding potential impacts of GM grain cultivation on coexistence, traceability, and cross-pollination risks. The organisation also noted the value of Ireland’s GM-free status in supporting farm incomes and meeting consumer and market preferences, and called for a precautionary, science-based approach to any future policy changes.
• 2026-01-20
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  Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association 2 returns Agriculture

  • Attendance at National Ploughing Championships.
  • Meeting with the Minister for Agriculture, Food & Marine in relation to the Nitrates Derogation.
• 2026-01-20
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  Environmental Pillar Environment

  • Discussed key policy issues in relation to sustainable agriculture and land use, including the Nitrates Derogation, and circular economy
• 2026-01-19
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  The Dublin Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 2 returns Agriculture

  • Co-signed open letter from Eurogroup for Animals to urge EU leaders including the Commissioner, Members of the European Parliament, Council Presidency and national Ministers, to act now and strengthen the Regulation on the welfare and traceability of dogs and cats
  • File at trialogue level, ask for support on key recommendations to improve welfare & traceability of dogs and cats and to implement a positive species list. 
• 2026-01-19
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  Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association 10 returns Agriculture

  • ICSA Life Focus initiative to support farmer wellbeing and mental health
  • Support for women in Irish farming and farm succession.
  • Opposition to Mercosur trade deal and ineffective EU safeguards for farmers.
  • Impact of Dawn Meats’ acquisition of a controlling stake in New Zealand’s Alliance Group on Irish sheep farmers.
  • Support for agri-taxation reliefs and measures to promote farm succession and generational renewal.
  • Retention of existing payments under the National Beef and Sheep Welfare Schemes, with calls for higher rates.
  • Failure to reopen the Organics Scheme for beef & sheep farmers.
  • EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Funding Cut
  • TB Compensation
  • Destruction of farmer livelihoods, democratic accountability, and environmental integrity, the Mercosur Trade deal undermines EU climate commitments and food safety standards by allowing imports produced under lower environmental and animal welfare rules.
• 2026-01-19
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  The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) Ltd 2 returns Agriculture

  • Thank you Email
  • Letters, Emails,
• 2026-01-19
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  Lakeland Dairies Co-Operative Society Limited Agriculture

  • Impact of the introduction of Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism for Fertiliser
• 2026-01-17
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  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 6 returns FinanceTaxation

  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Farm Schemes - Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS)
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Suckler Cow and Beef
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Sheep
  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Cross Sector Support - Farm Finance
  • Agri Taxation - Stamp Duty on Agricultural Land
  • VAT and Taxation on Farm Inputs
• 2026-01-16
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  Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association Agriculture

  • Livestock slaughtering statistics, indicate a significant reduction in cattle and sheep throughput
• 2026-01-16
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  AgTech Ireland Agriculture

  • Invitation to and participation of Minister for Agriculture M Heydon to fireside chat with AgTech Ireland members on occasion of 2025 AGM
• 2026-01-16
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  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 2 returns Energy and Natural ResourcesFinance

  • Support Scheme for Renewable Heat (SSRH) - Energy From Farms
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Animal Health Ireland
• 2026-01-08
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  Irish Beef and Lamb Association 2 returns Agriculture

  • Request to have an input to the CAP submission talks Oireachtais sessions
  • PQ to the Minister requesting what progress has been made on the eradication of TB since 1962 after all the money spent over the years
• 2026-01-05
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  Irish Grain and Feed Association (IGFA) 2 returns Agriculture

  • Dublin Port Company Infrastructure Levy and Dues Increases 2026
  • EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) implementation date
• 2026-01-02
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  Animal and Plant Health Association (APHA) 2 returns Agriculture

  • Request to be aware of the potential significance of regulatory divergence for Veterinary Medicine availability
  • Request to be aware of the potential significance of PFAS restriction for Veterinary Medicine availability
• 2026-01-02
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  The Dublin Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Agriculture

  • Asked Minister Heydon and his Department to support the AGRIFISH June 2025 - Exchange of views on Progress report on the transport file by Polish presidency.
• 2025-12-30
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  Studbook Development Ireland Limited Agriculture

  • Tender for Studbook Services
• 2025-12-13
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  Federation of Agrochemical Retail Merchants Agriculture

  • Food Vision 2030 Tillage Group Meetings
• 2025-11-18
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  The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) Ltd Agriculture

  • Urgent Request for Meeting – Inclusion of Agricultural & Forestry Contractors in Ireland’s CAP 2028 Strategic Plan
• 2025-10-07
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  The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) Ltd Agriculture

  • Inclusion of Agricultural and Forestry Contractors under TAMS and the 2028 Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)
• 2025-10-06
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  The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) Ltd Agriculture

  • Proposal for Grant Assistance to Support Investment in Static Slurry Separation Systems
• 2025-09-29
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  The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) Ltd Agriculture

  • Submission fro FCI to put a National Contingency Plan in place to allow Slurry Spreading
• 2025-09-21
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  Macra na Feirme 3 returns Agriculture

  • CAP Strategic Dialogue meeting
  • Macra sets out its budget priorities at the National Economic Dialogue
  • Bi-lateral Bovine TB eradication action plan meetings
• 2025-09-21
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  Irish Bioenergy Association Agriculture

  • Visit by Minister Martin Heydon T.D. and other elected representatives to view the farm-scale biogas plant, developed on an organic dairy farm at Dunmore Co. Galway. This farm-scale biogas plant was developed as a demonstration plant under the recently completed Irish Bioenergy Association, Small Scale Biogas Demonstration Biogas EIP Project (SBDP). The demonstration plant was developed through the SBDP which was funded by the DAFM European Innovation Partnership Programme.
• 2025-09-21
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  Beefplan Movement Agriculture

  • Matters of significance to Irish Cattle & Beef farmers
• 2025-09-20
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  Macra na Feirme Agriculture

  • Meeting with the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Haydon on Pre Budget 2026 asks for young farmers
• 2025-09-20
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  Dogs Trust Agriculture

  • Meeting to discuss dog welfare policy and control
• 2025-09-20
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  Irish Grain and Feed Association (IGFA) Agriculture

  • Changes to the Grain Assurance scheme in Ireland to align it with Bord Bia's Origin Grren
• 2025-09-19
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  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 12 returns TaxationEU AffairsAgricultureEnergy and Natural Resources

  • VAT & Taxation on Farm Inputs
  • Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)
  • Leptospirosis Vaccine
  • Straw Incorporation Measure & Grain Supports
  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission - meeting with the Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine
  • Support Scheme for Renewable Heat (SSRH) - Energy From Farms
  • CAP Simplification
  • Agri Taxation - Stamp Duty on Agricultural Land
  • GAEC-2 Appeals
  • Mayo IFA Outline Challenges Facing Farmers
  • Key Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Post 2027 Principles - General Administration
  • National Tillage Crisis Meeting
• 2025-09-19
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  AgTech Ireland Agriculture

  • Engagement with Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon around his participation as opening speaker at AgTech Ireland's Conference on AI in Agriculture
• 2025-09-19
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  Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Agriculture

  • DAFM emergency funding
• 2025-09-19
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  Ibec 2 returns Agriculture

  • Economic Development & Sustainability priorities for the dairy industry
  • Water Quality priorities for the dairy industry
• 2025-09-19
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  Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association 4 returns Agriculture

  • Meeting with Tanaiste Harris on current farm policy issues.
  • Meeting with the Minister for Agriculture, Food & Marine in relation to Budget 2026.
  • Meeting with the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine in relation to the Nitrates Derogation.
  • Meeting with Department of Agriculture, Food & Marine in relation to TB
• 2025-09-19
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  Tirlán Ltd Agriculture

  • Tirlán highlighted the importance of the Nitrates Derogation to Ireland's grass-based dairy model of production on behalf of farm families and sought that the concerns of farmers are listened to.
• 2025-09-19
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  Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association 12 returns Agriculture

  • Agricultural Markets and Trade: Protection of Irish sheep farmers from market disruption caused by increased New Zealand lamb imports
  • Farmer well-being and mental health advocacy
  • Women in Agriculture
  • GAEC 2 Uncertainty and Farmer Protections
  • Ireland risks meeting climate targets at the expense of farmers, rural communities, and food security. Policies ignore farm carbon sequestration, overfocus on agricultural emissions, and create competing pressures from energy and land-use demands.
  • Budget 2026
  • Beef Welfare Scheme
  • TB Eradication Programme compensation caps:
  • TB Eradication Programme
  • Mercosur Trade Agreement Strong opposition, arguing it would undermine Irish farmers with lower-standard imports.
  • Generational renewal: Need balanced policies that support both new entrants and older farmers exiting or retiring.
  • Nitrates derogation & Habitats Directive: Concern that linking derogation to the Habitats Directive could impose new restrictions on over 100,000 non-derogation farmers.
• 2025-09-19
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  Horse Sport Ireland 3 returns Agriculture

  • Issues and challenges facing sport horse sector
  • Meeting with DAFM in advance of Budget 2026
  • Succession planning and generational renewal in the equine sector.
• 2025-09-19
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  Horse Racing Ireland 4 returns Agriculture

  • Invitation to attend local racecourse
  • Attendance at Curragh racecourse
  • Key strategic capital projects
  • Key strategic capital projects
• 2025-09-19
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  The Irish Co-operative Organisation Society Ltd 2 returns Agriculture

  • Nitrates Derogation
  • National TB programme
• 2025-09-19
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  The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association 2 returns Agriculture

  • INHFA President Vincent Roddy and delegate met with Tanaiste Simon Harris and Minister Heydon to discuss the INHFA policy priorities
  • INHFA Vice President Micheal McDonnell and delegates met with Minister Heydon to discuss the INHFA 2026 Pre Budget Submission.
• 2025-09-19
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  Bookselling Ireland Agriculture

  • Email requesting a meeting to clarify requirements of new EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
• 2025-09-19
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  Veterinary Ireland 2 returns Agriculture

  • Communications with Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and the Chief Veterinary Officer, regarding the Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Act 2023, and associated Statutory Instrument.
  • Communications with the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and the Minister for Social Protection and Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, relating to Statutory Instrument (S.I.) No. 214/2025 – Control of Dogs (XL Bully) (Amendment) Regulations 2025.
• 2025-09-18
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  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 8 returns FinanceFood AgricultureEnvironmentEU Affairs

  • Aquaculture
  • An Rialálaí Agraibhia (Agri-Food Regulator)
  • Farming Priorities Meeting
  • Agriculture & Climate Change Conference
  • Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
  • Tillage Sector
  • Centralised Horse Registration System & Horse Slaughter Facility
  • Poultry
• 2025-09-18
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  Bank of Ireland Group plc Agriculture

  • To brief on Bank of Ireland’s record of support for Ireland’s agri sector, exchange latest insight into market trends, and the Bank’s lending experience.
• 2025-09-18
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  The Irish Co-operative Organisation Society Ltd Agriculture

  • ICOS conceerns at EU Commission proposal to intoduce manditory contracts for co-operatives under the Unfair Trading Practice proposals and the change to Common Market Organisation CMO
• 2025-09-18
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  Shine Health

  • Shine reached out to the Minister for Agriculture to invite him to attend the National Ploughing Championship and to visit the Shine stand during the event
• 2025-09-17
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  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 6 returns AgricultureEU AffairsEnvironmentFinance

  • Bluetongue
  • Key Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Post-2027 - General Principles
  • Land Designations in County Clare
  • Farm Schemes - Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS)
  • Plant Protection Product
  • European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)
• 2025-09-17
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  Lakeland Dairies Co-Operative Society Limited Agriculture

  • Nitrates Derogation
• 2025-09-16
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  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 4 returns AgricultureEnvironment

  • Forgotten Farmer Scheme/Long Established Young Farmer Scheme
  • Brucella Ovis Testing on Lambs
  • Emergency Authorisation of Plant Herbicide
  • Water Quality - Ireland's Nitrates Derogation
• 2025-09-15
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  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 9 returns Food AgricultureEU AffairsFinance

  • Green Public Procurement
  • Bovine TB - Spring Lobbying 2025
  • EU Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF)
  • TB Forum
  • Flat Rate Addition (FRA) - Non VAT Registered Farmers - Council Directive 2006/112/EC - Poultry Growers
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Animal Health Ireland
  • LESS (Low Emission Slurry Spreading) Requirements
  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Cross Sector Support - Farm Finance
  • Nitrates Derogation - IFA Spring Lobbying 2025
• 2025-09-15
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  Cork Chamber 3 returns TradeEnvironmentEnergy and Natural Resources

  • A letter sent by Conor Healy, the CEO of Cork Chamber, to Martin Heydon, the Minister for Agriculture, to discuss trade
  • Cork Chamber CEO Conor Healy contacted Agriculture Minister Martin Heydon to discuss sustainability and biodiversity in the new Department of Agriculture strategy
  • A letter from Cork Chamber CEO Conor Healy to the Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon
• 2025-09-09
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  Studbook Development Ireland Limited Agriculture

  • A letter to DAFM, cc'ing the Minister, concerning irregularities in a passport issued by Horse Sport Ireland that have implications for the integrity of the identification process and the human food chain.
• 2025-09-02
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  National Dairy Council Agriculture

  • Wrote to Minister for Agriculture, Food & the Marine
• 2025-09-02
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  Natural Capital Ireland 2 returns EnvironmentAgriculture

  • NCI Executive Coordinator Deirdre Lane attended All Island Bioeconomy Summit & Awards in Johnstown, Co Meath with presentations by Minister for Agriculture, Food & the Marine Martin Heydon and Minister of State at the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment with special responsibility for Circular Economy Alan Dillon addressing the event virtually .Topics included the advance of biomethane and biochar technology, the blue economy funding in this area. https://bioeconomy.ie/
  • NCI Executive Coordinator Deirdre Lane promoted the DAFM Accorn launch on LinkedIN
• 2025-09-02
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  The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) Ltd Agriculture

  • To request inclusion on the Wind blow task force group
• 2025-08-28
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  The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) Ltd Agriculture

  • to formally address several critical matters in the agricultural and forestry contracting sector
• 2025-07-22
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  The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) Ltd Agriculture

  • FCI Pre-Budget 2026 Submission
• 2025-07-07
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  Agricultural Consultants Association - ACA Agriculture

  • ACA pre budget submission
• 2025-06-24
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  The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) Ltd 3 returns Agriculture

  • FCI Meeting request with the RSA to discuss any proposed changes to W licenses
  • extension to allow for more inclusive consultation in relation to planned Visible Environmental Management Cost (vEMC) Tyre Recycling Cost for Agricultural Tyres 2025 being proposed under the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Scheme by Circol ELT on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications (DECC), Circular Economy Division.
  • Visible Environmental Management Cost (vEMC) Tyre Recycling Cost for Agricultural Tyres 2025
• 2025-06-19
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  The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) Ltd Agriculture

  • FCI Request for Meeting to Discuss Payment System for Forestry Contractors
• 2025-06-13
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  Irish League of Credit Unions Agriculture

  • To highlight credit unions participation in Cultivate, give an update on the success of the Cultivate initiative,, highlight potential changes to key regulations impacting credit unions, and to update on progress in the sector.
• 2025-05-21
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  Agricultural Consultants Association - ACA Agriculture

  • Invitation to Minister to attend Annual General Meeting of ACA
• 2025-05-21
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  Permanent TSB Plc Agriculture

  • To provide an overview of PTSB’s Agri activities and strategy, and a discussion on the Growth and Sustainability loan scheme.
• 2025-05-21
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  Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association 6 returns Agriculture

  • Continued and enhanced supports for women in agriculture.
  • GAEC (Good Agricultural and Environmental Condition) 2
  • Generational Renewal
  • Delay in ACRES Payments
  • CAP Budget
  • Dribble Bar
• 2025-05-21
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  Horse Racing Ireland 3 returns Agriculture

  • Stallion Trail Invitations
  • Meeting at Cheltenham Festival
  • advocating economic advantages of HRI
• 2025-05-21
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  The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association Agriculture

  • INHFA President and delegates met with Minister Martin Heydon to discuss concerns with the introduction of GAEC2
• 2025-05-21
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  Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association 3 returns Agriculture

  • Meeting with the Minister for Agriculture, Food & Marine on key policy issues including nitrates, TB, CAP, live exports and climate change.
  • Meeting with the Minister for Agriculture, Food & Marine in relation to GAEC 2.
  • Agriculture Water Quality Working Group meetings.
• 2025-05-21
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  Horse Sport Ireland Agriculture

  • Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine (DAFM) Statement of Strategy 2025-2028
• 2025-05-21
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  Ibec 3 returns Economic Development and IndustryAgriculture

  • Priorities for Department of Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and the Marine
  • Economic Development & Sustainability priorities for the dairy industry
  • Challenges facing meat sector
• 2025-05-20
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  Irish Beef and Lamb Association Agriculture

  • To meet with Minister Heydon to discuss the hot topic of changes to the Eurostar indices by ICBF.
• 2025-05-20
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  Horse Sport Ireland 2 returns Agriculture

  • Equine Passporting, digital epassports, and challenges facing equine sectors
  • Meeting request regarding Breeders Grant 2025
• 2025-05-20
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  Vulcan Consulting Limited 2 returns Agriculture

  • Discussing the the horse racing industry in Ireland
  • Agrochemical Policy in Ireland
• 2025-05-20
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  Danone Ireland Food

  • Email to Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon inviting him to visit Danone factory in Wexford, to share an overview of Danone’s business in Ireland and role within the Irish agri-food and dairy sector.
• 2025-05-20
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  The Irish Co-operative Organisation Society Ltd 2 returns Agriculture

  • Programme for Government
  • Programme for Government
• 2025-05-19
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  Tirlán Ltd Agriculture

  • Meeting with Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Department
• 2025-05-18
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  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 14 returns AgricultureEU AffairsHealth

  • GAEC-2 - IFA Spring Lobbying 2025
  • Nitrates Derogation - IFA Spring Lobbying 2025
  • Bovine TB - Spring Lobbying 2025
  • IFA 70th AGM
  • Mercosur
  • TAMS 3 (Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme 3)
  • Urgent Support for Farmers Impacted by Storm Eowyn
  • Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) Payments
  • Good Agricultural & Environmental Condition (GAEC) 2
  • IFA Moone Branch Meeting
  • Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) & Agricultural Simplification Measures
  • IFA President meets with Newly Appointed Minister for Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and the Marine
  • Farmer Health Check Report
  • Low Emission Slurry Spreading (LESS)
• 2025-05-17
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  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 8 returns EnvironmentAgricultureEU Affairs

  • Protecting Peat Soil Farmers
  • Planning Exemption Development for Nutrient Storage on Farms
  • International Women's Day
  • Bovine TB
  • CAP Strategic Plan Annual Financial Report 2024
  • Plant Protection Products
  • Bluetongue
  • Easter 1916 Commemoration Ceremony at the GPO
• 2025-05-16
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  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 7 returns AgricultureEU Affairs

  • Mid-term Review of the Forestry Programme 2023-2027
  • Tillage Industry Ireland
  • Public Procurement
  • IFA - CAP to 2030 & Beyond
  • Avian Influenza
  • Plant Health & Biosecurity Network
  • Accelerated Capital Allowance Scheme
• 2025-05-15
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  Wool in School Education and Training

  • Wool education and climate smart skills
• 2025-05-15
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  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 5 returns AgricultureFinance

  • ACRES - Spring Lobbying 2025
  • Poultry Farmers and the Flat Rate Vat Scheme
  • Ready to Lead Programme
  • Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine (DAFM) Statement of Strategy 2025-2028
  • Suckler Cow Scheme 2025
• 2025-05-14
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  AgTech Ireland 2 returns Agriculture

  • Letter to Minister Heydon on his appointment as Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine
  • Invitation to Minister Heydon to open the AgTech Ireland Conference "Transforming Agriculture with AI" on 21st May 2025 at the Curragh Racecourse.
• 2025-05-13
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  Veon Limited Agriculture

  • As a result of Storm Éowyn, to seek a meeting and request details on the contingency plans in place at the Forest Service to handle the impact of such a storm.
• 2025-05-08
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  Irish Thoroughbred Breeders' Association Agriculture

  • During the January to April period, the Irish Thoroughbred Breeders Association engaged with both political and departmental officials on matters of concern to our members. These included the transportation of breeding stock in Europe.
• 2025-05-02
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  Animal and Plant Health Association (APHA) Agriculture

  • Request to invite Minister for Agriculture and Chief Veterinary Officer to meeting of the EU Veterinary Medicines Industry Association (Animal Health Europe) planned to take place in Dublin autumn 2025
• 2025-04-30
  LOBBY
  Leitrim Integrated Developemnt Company CLG Agriculture

  • A request was sent to the Minister For Agriculture Food Fisheries and the Marine Martin Heydon T.D. to meet with reps of LDC and the social farming Ireland network to talk about the project and to inform the new Minister about Social Farming
• 2025-04-29
  LOBBY
  Lakeland Dairies Co-Operative Society Limited Agriculture

  • Nitrates Derogation and TB levels
• 2025-04-28
  LOBBY
  Natural Capital Ireland Agriculture

  • NCI Executive Coordinator Deirdre Lane issued congratulations to Minister Heydon with an invitation to an introduction to Natural Capital and conversation about 2026 Year of Women in agriculture.
• 2025-04-15
  LOBBY
  The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) Ltd Agriculture

  • To request inclusion on the Wind blow task force group
• 2025-03-04
  LOBBY
  The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) Ltd 2 returns Agriculture

  • The Association of Farm Contractors in Ireland (FCI) requests the government extend the current open period for the operation of hedge maintenance on public roads and farms by 16 days up until March 17, 2025.
  • To request an extension of the hedge cutting deadline until Mar 17, 2025 on the grounds that Storm Eowyn has caused major disruption to work and has exacerbated the need for hedge-cutting to be done on the grounds of safety.
• 2025-02-11
  LOBBY
  Macra na Feirme 2 returns Agriculture

  • Met with Minister Heydon in relation to Generational renewal and the "Forgotten Farmers"
  • Met with Minister Heydon in relation to GAEC2
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Macra na Feirme 3 returns Agriculture

  • Macra's advocacy and lobbying at the National Ploughing Championships
  • Macra's National Conference for Young Farmers and Rural Youth
  • Nitrates uncertainties regarding policy and communication with farmers
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association Agriculture

  • National Ploughing Championships 2024
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Horse Racing Ireland 2 returns Agriculture

  • Attendance at Curragh racecourse
  • Attendance at HRI Awards
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association Agriculture

  • National Ploughing Championships.
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Vulcan Consulting Limited 2 returns Agriculture

  • Forestry policy and programmes
  • Veterinary Medicinal Regulations.
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  The Irish Co-operative Organisation Society Ltd Agriculture

  • Programme for Government
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture

  • IFA 70th Annual General Meeting (AGM)
• 2025-01-20
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 19 returns AgricultureEmployment

  • Regional Veterinary Laboratories - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
  • VAT Rate on Vaccines - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
  • Johnes
  • BVD
  • Spent Mushroom Compost Scheme
  • Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR)
  • Parasite Control Programme
  • Development of Vaccine for TB - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
  • Deer Management Programme - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
  • Equine
  • Seed Potato
  • Farmer Liability in Payment for TB Testing
  • Wildlife Control Programme
  • Beef Calf from Dairy Herds Rearing Scheme
  • Suckler Cow Supports - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
  • Suckler Cow & Beef
  • Dairy - 2024 General Election
  • Cost of Employment
  • IFA Funding Proposals for the Tillage Sector
• 2025-01-20
  LOBBY
  Veterinary Ireland Agriculture

  • Invitations to attend the Veterinary Ireland Annual General Meeting and Conference 22nd November 2024.
• 2025-01-18
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 37 returns AgricultureEU Affairs

  • National Ploughing Championships 2024 - IFA Stand
  • Retaining Ireland's Nitrates Derogation - Common Objectives
  • Fallen Animals
  • Tillage Survival Scheme
  • Tillage Expansion Scheme - I2024 General Election
  • Organic Farming
  • Aquaculture - 2024 General Election
  • Farm Forestry
  • Roadside Ash Dieback Scheme - 2024 General Election.
  • Amendments to State Aid Guidelines to Support Farmers with Ash Dieback
  • Designated Natura Areas
  • Areas of Natural Constraints (ANCs)
  • Beef Sustainability Scheme - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
  • Sheep - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
  • Pig Stability Fund
  • Dog Control - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
  • Simplified, Fully Funded Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)
  • Generational Renewal
  • Producer Organisations (POs)
  • EU Trade Policy
  • Invitation to Political Party leaders to address IFA National Council
  • Dog Attacks
  • Reduction of Staff in TB Programme
  • Farming & Food - A Sector Worth Backing
  • Roundtable on Agriculture with the Taoiseach
  • Low Emission Slurry Spreading (LESS)
  • Pigs - 4 Day Notification of Organic Nutrient Movements
  • Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Transition Period
  • Milling Industry Support - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
  • Hedge Cutting and Controlled Burning
  • Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS)
  • Agriculture Appeals
  • Soil Monitoring and Resilience
  • Utilisation of Low Emission Slurry Spreading (LESS)
  • Agri Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
  • Protected Urea
  • Fertiliser Register
• 2025-01-17
  LOBBY
  Horse Sport Ireland 2 returns Agriculture

  • Budget 2025 Increase in funding for equine breeding sector
  • Update on equine passporting, traceability and welfare.
• 2025-01-17
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 2 returns Energy and Natural ResourcesBanking and Financial Institutions

  • Measures Implementing Ireland's Biomethane Strategy
  • Banking
• 2025-01-16
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 2 returns Finance

  • Stamp Duty on Agricultural Land - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
  • VAT & Taxation on Farm Inputs
• 2025-01-15
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 7 returns AgricultureEU Affairs

  • Agricultural Rainy-Day Fund
  • Rural Social Scheme - IFA submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
  • Farm Safety
  • Emergency Humanitarian Support Scheme - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
  • Green Public Procurement Policy
  • Agri-Food Regulator
  • TB Eradication Programme
• 2025-01-15
  LOBBY
  AgTech Ireland 2 returns Agriculture

  • Pre-Budget 2025 Submission
  • General Election Manifesto - Understanding the transformative impact of agtech on Irish agriculture
• 2024-10-16
  LOBBY
  The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) Ltd Agriculture

  • Submission from the Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) is in relation to planned Visible Environmental Management Cost (vEMC) Tyre Recycling Cost for Agricultural Tyres 2025
• 2024-09-23
  LOBBY
  The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) Ltd Agriculture

  • : Revised Submission from the Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) – to request an immediate announcement of an extension of the closing date for the application of animal slurry on farmland and an extension of the 14-day cultivation rule for tillage farmers in 2024.
• 2023-05-24
  VOTE
  Agriculture and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022 · 2 divisions

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 54–67
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion passed · 53–66
• 2019-11-27
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the work of the beef task force in addressing its objectives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49121/19]
• 2019-11-27
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will report on his forthcoming TB eradication strategy; the way in which it proposes to reduce the incidence of the disease here while continuing to support farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49120/19]
• 2019-11-26
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he can take to explore the possibility of farmers being able to grow hemp as a crop; the impediments that exist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49116/19]
• 2019-11-26
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the analysis carried out to examine potential markets for hemp grown here as a crop; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49117/19]
• 2019-11-20
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if, under the beef exceptional aid measure, some registered farm partnerships with more than two herd numbers can receive payments per partner while other registered farm partnerships are limited to one payment; if so, the reason therefor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48018/19]
• 2019-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of partnerships with two or more herd numbers that will receive funding under the beef emergency aid measure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45401/19]
• 2019-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of partnerships with one herd number that will be limited to just one payment under the beef emergency aid measure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45402/19]
• 2019-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the basis on which he will consider the reopening and funding of the organic farming scheme to provide alternative options to farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43372/19]
• 2019-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his priorities from the establishment of the beef market task force; the timeline for progress of meetings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41987/19]
• 2019-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he is taking to improve oversight and transparency in the beef processing sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41115/19]
• 2019-09-26
  VOTE
  Agriculture

  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 38–84
• 2019-07-10
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the contracts his Department and agencies under his remit are engaged in for the provision of security services; the name of each contractor; the procurement process involved; the duration of each contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30234/19]
• 2019-07-03
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the details of the new aid package for beef farmers based on EU exceptional aid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28264/19]
• 2019-07-03
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his priorities under the recently published Climate Action Plan 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28263/19]
• 2019-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the beef environmental efficiency pilot; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20104/19]
• 2019-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the details of the submission made to the European Commission for an additional support package for the beef sector; the feedback received; and when a final decision is expected. [20105/19]
• 2019-02-06
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the estimated impact of Brexit on the movement of horses and the equine industry, the protections that can be provided and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5676/19]
• 2019-02-06
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the work that has been carried out within his Department and at EU level with regard to the impact of Brexit on the breeding bloodstock and equine industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5677/19]
• 2019-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the work being carried out by his Department at national and EU level to protect the bloodstock trade that will be severely affected by Brexit particularly in the event of a no-deal Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4123/19]
• 2018-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the payments made to date under the areas of natural constraints scheme by county. [51172/18]
• 2018-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the details of the joint approach to One Health being adopted by his Department and the Department of Health. [51038/18]
• 2018-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the need for further fodder support schemes in 2018 will be kept under review in view of the continuing demand for fodder in the recent hot weather conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31480/18]
• 2018-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the details of farm incomes over the past year; the way in which these figures compare to previous years both nationally and in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18248/18]
• 2018-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the impact for farmers in County Kildare of the opening of the Chinese market for Irish beef; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18243/18]
• 2018-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the delays that are occurring in recruitment and placement of technical agricultural officers in the eastern region; the reasons for such delays; the steps being taken to address this issue in order that the industry is not restricted in its daily activity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12394/18]
• 2018-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to changes in the broadcasting rights to Irish racing from a television channel (details supplied); the role his Department has in this decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9233/18]
• 2018-02-13
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way in which live exports performed in 2017; the efforts being made to promote live exports in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7137/18]
• 2018-02-13
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties being faced by horse trainers and stable staff in the horse racing industry due to changes to their agricultural status; the interaction his Department has had with the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation on the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7156/18]
• 2017-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the work of his Department in implementing the law on noxious weeds, including ragwort, on both public and private land; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47091/17]
• 2017-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to ensure viable suckler and tillage sectors into the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41658/17]
• 2017-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans for another phase of low-cost loans for farmers in view of the success of the previous scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41616/17]
• 2017-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the responsibilities of landowners regarding noxious weeds on their property; the way in which laws regarding this issue are enforced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38237/17]
• 2017-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the details of the responsibility of local authorities for the management of noxious weeds on public ground and roadsides; the way in which the rules in this regard are monitored and enforced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38254/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the ongoing review of ANCs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36511/17]
• 2017-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding the review being undertaken by his Department of the nitrates directive; the measures he can take to provide greater flexibility, reduced penalties and more workable regulations for persons under this directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33545/17]
• 2017-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a person in GLAS can transfer a portion of the holding, which does not have GLAS actions associated with it, under long-term lease without incurring penalties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21616/17]
• 2017-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a person in GLAS can lease on a long-term basis a portion of their holding that does not have GLAS actions associated with it without incurring penalties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21736/17]
• 2017-02-02
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the provision of low cost funding for farmers; the number of farmers he expects that will benefit from the new initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4875/17]
• 2017-02-02
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his Department's work regarding Brexit; the areas being focused on; the meetings that have taken place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4874/17]
• 2017-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a TAMS grant application for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2690/17]
• 2016-11-17
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to set down the number of garnishee orders that have been taken against farmers and their single farm payment in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35698/16]
• 2016-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of an appeal by a person. [28928/16]
• 2016-07-21
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a single farm payment will continue to be drawn on land that is developed for solar energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24141/16]
• 2016-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures being taken within his Department to protect and promote the agricultural sector following the UK vote on Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21314/16]
• 2016-07-05
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the requirement for carbon credits for beef produced here for European and international markets; his plans to alleviate this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19354/16]
• 2016-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on his role, and that of his officials, in representing the concerns of beef farmers here, regarding the ongoing Mercosur negotiations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8424/16]
• 2015-10-20
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review the omission of new hedgerow planting from the green low-carbon agri-environment scheme, GLAS 2, given the take up of the option under GLAS 1, and the business it generated in local areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36098/15]
• 2015-10-01
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to deal with the large number of individuals who have expressed interest in attending green certificate distance-learning courses, but who have no available courses to attend and require green certificates to operate certain parts of their business; if it is envisaged that additional distance-learning courses will be introduced in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33870/15]