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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 Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To outline critical priorities for investment for Cork Chamber members as Budget 2027 approaches, including an ongoing focus on competitiveness, strengthening the enterprise economy, supporting SMEs and attracting talent and investment.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To outline critical priorities for Cork Chamber members as Budget 2027 approaches, including an ongoing focus on competitiveness, strengthening the enterprise economy, supporting SMEs and attracting talent and investment.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To inform key stakeholders as to the impact of US Tariffs on Irish Whiskey.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd" equals CRO name "PINNACLE PUBLIC AFFAIRS LIMITED" (CRO 679235) 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 Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Share priorities from Ibec's pre budget submission and policies to be reflected in Budget 2027

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.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-17

Lobbying return by Irish Distillers

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Irish Distillers’ advocacy efforts sought to secure a favourable trading environment for Irish whiskey

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Distillers" has no legal form. "IRISH DISTILLERS LIMITED" (CRO 23732) 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 Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Highlight concerns regarding the ongoing fuel protests and the coordinated blockades of our national ports, the Whitegate oil refinery, and key industrial zones.

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.

Register of Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Provide recommendations to The Secretariat to the Government Trade Forum to develop this year’s Work Plan in consultation with the other Members of the Trade Forum.

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.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Ensure concerns of retail sector reflected in EU level negotiations on UTP rules

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.

Register of Lobbying2025-10-02

Lobbying return by County Kildare Chamber

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To highlight key policy priorities for the business community in County Kildare, including: Housing supply and infrastructure delivery Skills and education alignment with enterprise needs Energy and grid capacity Competitiveness for FDI and indigenous business

Register of Lobbying2025-10-02

Lobbying return by County Kildare Chamber

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Housing and infrastructure delivery in Kildare (water, transport, energy). Skills pipeline and alignment of education/training with enterprise demand. Competitiveness and FDI attraction Local and national budgetary priorities for 2025.

Register of Lobbying2025-10-02

Lobbying return by County Kildare Chamber

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Housing delivery and infrastructure investment. Skills and education alignment with business demand. Energy capacity and grid upgrades. Competitiveness for FDI and indigenous enterprise.

Register of Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Communicate continued business concerns regarding proposed additional powers for the agri-food regulator and associated regulatory burden

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.

Register of Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Diageo Ireland

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To ensure awareness of business impact of US tariffs, and Irish and EU response

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Diageo Ireland" has no legal form. "DIAGEO IRELAND UNLIMITED COMPANY" (CRO 22876) 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 Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Diageo Ireland

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Update Government on Diageo Investment in Ireland. Diageo announced its intention to submit a planning application to expand its state-of-the-art, zero carbon brewery in Littleconnell, Co. Kildare. The proposed expansion would more than double the brewery’s capacity to 4.5…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Diageo Ireland" has no legal form. "DIAGEO IRELAND UNLIMITED COMPANY" (CRO 22876) 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 Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To highlight the consequences of proposed EU-US Trade Tariffs on the Irish Whiskey Sector

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd" equals CRO name "PINNACLE PUBLIC AFFAIRS LIMITED" (CRO 679235) 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.