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Politician · TD · 34th Dáil

Martin Heydon

Fine Gael

Constituency / panel
Kildare South
Membership
2024-11-29 → current
Office
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (2025-01-23 → current)

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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Register of Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by The Irish Co-operative Organisation Society Ltd

Agriculture
Intended results

1. To seek Government supports for water quality improvement measures including the removal of ranking and selection on TAMS 3 for nutrient storage and the unblocking of EIP funding for water quality. 2. To ascertain the implications of the Appropriate Assessment Process under…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by The Irish Co-operative Organisation Society Ltd

Agriculture
Intended results

To seek support for flexibility under resting times and driver hours' requirements for animal feed delivery drivers in the context of responding to the summer drought.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association

Agriculture
Intended results

That lower-stocked farming systems already delivering environmental benefits are rewarded, strengthening water quality objectives, supporting climate and biodiversity targets, easing pressure arising from nitrates policy, improving incomes in vulnerable livestock sectors,…

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.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association

Agriculture
Intended results

That farmers who have completed the required actions and incurred associated costs receive the payments announced when schemes opened, providing farmers with certainty when making management and financial decisions, and maintaining confidence in Government schemes.

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.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association

Agriculture
Intended results

That the 2025 payment reduction from €75 to €67 is not repeated, delivering on the Government's commitment to strengthening the suckler 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.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association

Agriculture
Intended results

That sheep farmers who completed the required welfare actions in good faith receive the payment that was announced when the scheme opened, restoring confidence in the scheme and reflecting the strong demand for it.

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.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Waterford Chamber of Commerce

Agriculture
Intended results

Government to continue to protect investment in agriculture through the Common Agricultural Policy and associated national support.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Waterford Chamber of Commerce" equals CRO name "WATERFORD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE" (CRO 130123) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Talamh Beo CLG

Agriculture
Intended results

Secretary General Sinead McPhillips attend Talamh Beos event, 'Farming for the Future: Ireland, Europe and Agroecology' in maynooth 19th November 2026

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Talamh Beo CLG" equals CRO name "TALAMH BEO COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 631003) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Talamh Beo CLG

Agriculture
Intended results

Attandance & awarness at our event in Maynooth on 19th November 2026 & food sovernigty

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Talamh Beo CLG" equals CRO name "TALAMH BEO COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 631003) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association

Agriculture
Intended results

CAT:Increase thresholds and enhance agricultural relief for farm transfers.CGT/Stamp Duty: Secure reliefs facilitating transfers, including stamp duty on farmland.PRSI/USC/PAYE: Reduce tax burdens on farmers. Inheritance Tax:Improve provisions for succession. Carbon/Excise…

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.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association

Agriculture
Intended results

Getting Ireland to harness the market benefits other countries have already captured from organic production.

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.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association

Agriculture
Intended results

Greater farmer participation in environmental programmes, improved delivery of Ireland's climate and biodiversity objectives, and farmers retaining the full value of environmental payments.

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.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association

Agriculture
Intended results

Reduced reliance on imported protein feed, improved soil health and nutrient management, climate-smart farming, better biodiversity, practical on-farm innovation, diversified farm income, and stronger national food and feed security — as a targeted innovation measure, not a…

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.