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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)
6
Declared items
0
CRO-matched interests
0
Awards to declared companies
2526
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
7
SIPO donation records
383 of 422 divisions
91%
Vote participation

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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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Register of Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association

Agriculture
Intended results

To encourage the introduction or strengthening of restrictions on livestock imports from Northern Ireland, minimise the risk of Bluetongue transmission within the State, and protect animal health and farm incomes.

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 Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association

Agriculture
Intended results

To seek Government action on declining sheep prices, despite reduced supply and rising production costs, and to ensure fair and transparent returns for Irish sheep farmers to support the sustainability of the 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 Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association

Agriculture
Intended results

To seek Government and Bord Bia action to address perceived conflicts of interest in the governance of Bord Bia and to ensure leadership fully supports and promotes the interests of Irish farmers and Irish food 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 Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association

Agriculture
Intended results

To seek Ministerial intervention regarding governance standards and decision-making at Bord Bia, including concerns raised by farmers about conflicts of interest and the organisation’s role in supporting and promoting Irish agriculture and food producers.

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 Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association

Agriculture
Intended results

To seek immediate engagement by the Agri-Food Regulator regarding concerns raised about transparency, governance and potential conflicts of interest linked to the Chair of Bord Bia, and to support independent regulatory oversight to restore confidence among Irish farmers and the…

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 Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association

Agriculture
Intended results

To seek greater transparency and oversight in the beef processing sector, including concerns regarding beef pricing, the use of imported product, and the economic sustainability of Irish beef farming, with the aim of ensuring fair returns for farmers and improved market…

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 Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association

Agriculture
Intended results

To highlight concerns regarding the long-term economic viability of sheep farming in Ireland, including low farm incomes, competitiveness compared with other EU markets, and the risk of farmer exit from the sector, with a view to informing future policy supports and sectoral…

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 Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association

Agriculture
Intended results

To address concerns around pricing transparency, contract certainty, and risk imbalance in the beef processing and supply chain, with the aim of improving fairness for winter finishers and ensuring clearer, more predictable pricing mechanisms for farmers.

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 Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association

Agriculture
Intended results

To seek suspension of the provisional application of the EU–Mercosur trade agreement pending completion of legal and parliamentary scrutiny, and to advocate for the exclusion of sensitive agricultural products such as beef and poultry to ensure fair competition and uphold EU…

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 Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association

Agriculture
Intended results

To support the effective implementation of the Department of Agriculture’s derogation facilitating safe north–south movement of cattle and sheep, while reinforcing continued vigilance and disease monitoring to protect animal health and maintain trade stability on the island.

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 Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association

Agriculture
Intended results

To advocate for a rebalancing of EU trade priorities in the context of energy price volatility, promoting increased importation and use of bioethanol to support renewable energy and energy security goals, while seeking to limit or reassess agricultural imports that may undermine…

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 Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association

Agriculture
Intended results

To secure a fully funded and ring-fenced Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) that maintains farm viability and supports long-term food production capacity across the EU.

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 Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association

Agriculture
Intended results

To ensure that the EU–Mercosur trade agreement does not proceed before completion of legal scrutiny and full European Parliament approval, and to uphold democratic accountability in EU trade decision-making processes.

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 Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association

Agriculture
Intended results

To ensure that environmental and climate-related agricultural policies are practical, proportionate, and fairly applied, avoiding disproportionate burdens on farmers and ensuring consistency in regulatory standards across 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 Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association

Agriculture
Intended results

To seek clearer and more transparent food labelling rules that ensure consumers are fully informed about the origin and production standards of food products, including meat, and to support Irish producers through accurate country-of-origin and production system labelling.

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.