Martin Heydon

Briefing of government ministers on the policy proposals of the Micro-Renewable Energy Federation in the context of Budget 2027 to support the transition to renewable power produced by homes, businesses and farms by micro-generation systems.

Secure support for operational measures for biomethane producers.

Invitation to Minister Darragh O'Brien T.D. and follow up invite to Minister Martin Heydon T.D. to deliver an address at the Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA) National Bioenergy Conference - Biomethane and Biofuels. It was intended to secure the attendance of the Minister to…

To outline key areas for investment for Cork business with regard to energy in Budget 2027, including continued support for renewable energy development, closer integration between energy and enterprise policy, energy affordability and security.

To outline key areas for investment for Cork business with regard to energy in Budget 2027, including continued support for renewable energy development, closer integration between energy and enterprise policy, energy affordability and security.

Seeking to broaden ESB’s powers in managing forestry in proximity to electricity infrastructure, thereby enhancing network resilience and reliability for customers.

Lobbied Minister Martin Heydon T.D. during an informal meeting at Government buildings for the transposition by the Irish Government of the recently approved Recovered nitrogen from manURE (RENURE) legislation which has been approved at an EU level. The Minister was briefed on…

Photo launch and announcement by Minister Martin Heydon T.D. and Minister Darragh O'Brien T.D. at Government buildings for the EU Just Transition Funded, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Bioeconomy Demonstration Initiative Biochar Project. The Minister's were…

To brief the Minister (or Deputy in the case of TDs) on the investment and strategy for the development by Greegate Biogas, of world-class biogas facilities in Ireland and the importance of the state as a partner in the development of the facilities.

Reconsideration of recent changes to the approach to the selection of applications for support under the TAMS Solar PV Scheme to allow an increase number of farmers qualify for grant supports for solar PV installations.

To invite elected representatives to the official opening of the Little Island Biomethane Plant and showcase its importance in delivering national biomethane production targets and Climate Action Plan.

To highlight that the recent surge in energy, fuel and fertiliser prices is a very serious and concerning development for the Irish farming and agri-food sectors. Energy and fertiliser costs constitute a massive part of an Irish farmers' overall cost base, both directly in using…

To brief political representatives on LGI’s new policy report that outlines practical pathways to developing and scaling renewable liquid gas in Ireland, enabling the just transition for rural communities.

Lobby for the introduction of financial supports and taxation measures for the biomass, biogas/biomethane, biofuels and wood fuels sectors in the budget as outlined in the IrBEA Pre Budget submission

To propose the introduction of a min 50% capital grant for development of farmer owned farm scale biogas plants – financed through Infrastructure and Climate and Nature Fund (ICNF) and or/feed in tariff.::To propose the immediate introduction of Renewable Heat Obligation…