Lobbying return by The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) Ltd
AgricultureIntended results
Postpone the introduction of the Tyre Recycling level for agricultural tyres
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 The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) Ltd
AgricultureIntended results
Extend working dates for Agricultural Contractors
Lobbying return by Vulcan Consulting Limited
AgricultureIntended results
To discuss concerns on Anti-Microbial / Anti-Parasitic Resistance, the duration of prescriptions, reduction of competition, the National Veterinary Prescription System (NVPS) and the availability of Veterinary Medicines.
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "Vulcan Consulting Limited" equals CRO name "VULCAN CONSULTING LIMITED" (CRO 578963) 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.
Lobbying return by Macra na Feirme
AgricultureIntended results
Highlight content of Macra's prebudget submission with TD's and Senators ::Implementation of Macra's proposals for rural youth and young farmers
Lobbying return by Horse Sport Ireland
AgricultureIntended results
1. Articulate shock and disappointment with majority of equine sector with horse welfare failures highlighted by RTE Primetime investigates documentary “Horses: Making a Killing” broadcast on Wednesday, 12th June 2024. 2. Ensure appropriate equine end of life options available…
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "Horse Sport Ireland" equals CRO name "HORSE SPORT IRELAND" (CRO 432092) 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.
Lobbying return by Horse Sport Ireland
AgricultureIntended results
1. Showcase the use of public funds to the Minister as part of the National Breeding Services programme::2. Impress upon the Minister & Representatives the need for additional funding for integrity measures & integrity programmes as part of the National Breeding Services to…
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "Horse Sport Ireland" equals CRO name "HORSE SPORT IRELAND" (CRO 432092) 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.
Lobbying return by Irish Equine Veterinary Association
AgricultureIntended results
Secure further consultation with DAFM regarding the proposed legislation
Lobbying return by Ibec
AgricultureIntended results
Ensure a better understanding of challenges facing industry in relation to sustainability agenda
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Ibec" has no legal form. "IBEC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 8706) 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 Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
AgricultureIntended results
To highlight how the sector, particularly the mushroom sector, is under enormous pressure due to staffing shortages.::To highlight how the proposed new roadmap for the General Employment Permit Scheme is causing huge issues for the sector and to seek a resolution to this.::To…
Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
AgricultureIntended results
To highlight sustainable farming and production.::To strengthen the connection between farmers and the public.::To ensure that a vibrant family farm model continues in Ireland.
Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
AgricultureIntended results
To emphasise that the Government needs to address the cost of doing business in Ireland for farmers and others. ::To highlight that it is understandable that people are raising concerns about increasing food prices. This is inevitable when costs and regulations on the farmers…
Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
AgricultureIntended results
To highlight that the area devoted to tillage declined by 16% between 2012 and 2020. The area devoted to cereal production has declined consecutively since 2012 with the exception of 2022 when an increase was recorded. However, a 7% decrease in the cereal area was subsequently…
Lobbying return by The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association
AgricultureIntended results
To discuss the INHFA key policy priorities necessary to sustain the future of the farming community.
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association" has no legal form. "IRISH NATURA & HILL FARMERS ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 560101) 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 Creamery Milk Suppliers Association
AgricultureIntended results
Setting out ICMSA priorities.
Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
AgricultureIntended results
To highlight area's of concern by submitting a Pre-Budget 2025 Submission as requested by the Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine.::To seek support for the sustainable development of the agriculture and farming sector::To highlight that difficult weather conditions,…