Lobbying return by The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) Ltd
AgricultureIntended results
To reach Minister and to highlight concerns of our members with regards to policy .
Politician · TD · 34th Dáil
Martin Heydon
- Constituency / panel
- Kildare South
- Membership
- 2024-11-29 → current
- Office
- Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (2025-01-23 → current)
- 6
- Declared items
- 0
- CRO-matched interests
- 0
- Awards to declared companies
- 2526
- Lobbying returns
- 7
- SIPO donation records
- 91%
- Vote participation
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
383 of 422 divisions
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Lobbying returns
Returns filed on the Register of Lobbying, newest first, with the policy area and intended results as the lobbyist published them.
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Lobbying return by Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association
AgricultureIntended results
To seek the removal of beef from the Mercosur Trade Deal.
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association" has no legal form. "IRISH CATTLE AND SHEEP FARMERS' ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 270594) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.
Lobbying return by The Dublin Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
AgricultureIntended results
Stronger legislation for all companion animals
Lobbying return by Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association
AgricultureIntended results
To secure higher compensation caps and make enhanced payments a non-negotiable part of the revised TB plan. This would protect farmers from financial loss, reduce out-of-pocket costs during TB breakdowns, and prevent long-term damage to farm businesses, particularly those with…
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association" has no legal form. "IRISH CATTLE AND SHEEP FARMERS' ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 270594) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.
Lobbying return by The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) Ltd
AgricultureIntended results
Thank you email to Minister for meeting held on the 14.01.2026
Lobbying return by Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association
AgricultureIntended results
Request that the Irish Government reject the Commission’s proposal to cut CAP funding by 20%. Demand a ringfenced CAP budget that reflects inflation and rising costs. Guarantee substantial national co-funding so that Irish farmers are not left with a €2.3bn hole in their income…
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association" has no legal form. "IRISH CATTLE AND SHEEP FARMERS' ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 270594) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.
Lobbying return by Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association
AgricultureIntended results
Access to the Organics Scheme should be available to every farming sector.
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association" has no legal form. "IRISH CATTLE AND SHEEP FARMERS' ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 270594) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.
Lobbying return by Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association
AgricultureIntended results
Lobby for higher payments to farmers, including €300 per suckler cow and €35/ewe, ensuring that combined scheme rates (Sheep Welfare + Sheep Improvement Scheme; Beef Welfare + SCEP) adequately support family farm incomes and reflect the need for progression rather than…
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association" has no legal form. "IRISH CATTLE AND SHEEP FARMERS' ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 270594) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.
Lobbying return by Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association
AgricultureIntended results
Advocate for enhanced policies and ring-fenced funding to genuinely support generational renewal, particularly in drystock enterprises where low incomes hinder younger farmers from taking over farms, ensuring succession is facilitated beyond existing tax reliefs.
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association" has no legal form. "IRISH CATTLE AND SHEEP FARMERS' ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 270594) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.
Lobbying return by Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association
AgricultureIntended results
Advocate for safeguards to protect Irish and EU sheep producers from undercutting by imported lamb linked to Dawn Meats’ global expansion. Highlight risks to domestic prices, seasonal market stability, and fair competition, and call for government and EU review of the deal’s…
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association" has no legal form. "IRISH CATTLE AND SHEEP FARMERS' ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 270594) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.
Lobbying return by Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association
AgricultureIntended results
Advocate for robust protections for Irish and EU farmers against undercutting by Mercosur imports. Call for proper parliamentary scrutiny, transparency, and accountability in EU trade negotiations, and for the government to take decisive action to prevent negative impacts on…
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association" has no legal form. "IRISH CATTLE AND SHEEP FARMERS' ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 270594) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.
Lobbying return by Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association
AgricultureIntended results
Advocate for policies and funding that strengthen the role of women in agriculture, including recognition in farm succession, access to leadership programs, advisory services, and targeted supports to ensure gender equality and opportunities for women in all sectors of Irish…
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association" has no legal form. "IRISH CATTLE AND SHEEP FARMERS' ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 270594) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.
Lobbying return by Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association
AgricultureIntended results
Promote the ICSA Life Focus initiative, which provides peer to peer support and discussion on farmer mental health, rural isolation, family and farm succession issues, and related life challenges, calling for greater policy focus on wellbeing supports in agriculture.
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association" has no legal form. "IRISH CATTLE AND SHEEP FARMERS' ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 270594) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.
Lobbying return by AgTech Ireland
AgricultureIntended results
Improving our members' understanding of developing policy situation regarding nitrates derogation, CAP negotiations and more.::Opportunity for our members to engage in dialogue with Minister on issues of concern, including CAP payments, support for on-farm investment through…
Lobbying return by Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association
AgricultureIntended results
To highlight trends in cattle and sheep slaughtering's in the beef and sheep sectors and to draw attention to the potential impacts of current conditions on drystock farm viability.
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association" has no legal form. "IRISH CATTLE AND SHEEP FARMERS' ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 270594) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.