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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 Ireland Active

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

Have the government allocate ring-fenced funding for local authority swimming pools. ::For the government to introduce a tax credit for Gym and swim memberships.::Met with Minister Robert Troy with the Insurance Alliance in government buildings to discuss insurance reform.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-17

Lobbying return by Gibney Communications

Agriculture
Intended results

To encourage politicians to take steps to resolve the issue before it has a negative impact on the Irish horticultural sector.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Gibney Communications" has no legal form. "GIBNEY COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED" (CRO 237960) 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 Family Carers Ireland

Public Expenditure and Reform
Intended results

The proposals presented in FCIs Pre-Budget Submission adopted in Budget 2027

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Family Carers Ireland" equals CRO name "FAMILY CARERS IRELAND" (CRO 572819) 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 Lobbying2026-09-17

Lobbying return by Youth and Environment Europe

Environment
Intended results

Called on the Government to withdraw the Bill before Seanad Éireann and urged Senators and all members of the Oireachtas to oppose it due to concerns over its ISDS clauses and the trade agreements it would facilitate. Also called for rejection of trade agreements containing ISDS…

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 Lobbying2026-09-17

Lobbying return by Jack and Jill Children's Foundation

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

To secure Government engagement in streamlining Garda Vetting for Jack and Jill healthcare professionals, including reducing processing times and exploring greater recognition of existing vetting across approved organisations. The intended result is a robust, efficient system…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-17

Lobbying return by Vintners' Federation of Ireland

Finance
Intended results

To seek support for the pub sector in Budget 2027

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Vintners' Federation of Ireland" has no legal form. "VINTNERS' FEDERATION OF IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 112132) 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 DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS

EU Affairs
Intended results

Awareness of and support for Dochas' priorities for Ireland's EU Presidency policy programme

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS" equals CRO name "DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS" (CRO 94384) 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 Lobbying2026-09-15

Lobbying return by DHR Consultancy Limited

Health
Intended results

A National Loneliness Strategy and responsible language on self-harm and suicide.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "DHR Consultancy Limited" equals CRO name "DHR CONSULTANCY LIMITED" (CRO 660337) 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 Lobbying2026-09-14

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Agriculture
Intended results

To raise with the Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine a recent high-profile incident, circulated in media and social media, that has been brought to IFA's attention by concerned farmers, of an enforcement action carried out by DAFM officials.::To highlight animals being…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-14

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

EU Affairs
Intended results

To highlight IFA CAP post -2027 key priorities.::Increased Budget::The proposed €293.7bn ring-fenced for CAP is a drastic cut in both real terms and nominal terms compared with the current CAP 2023-2027 budget (and that assumes forecast Member State contributions materialise).…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-14

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Agriculture
Intended results

To participate in the Food Vision Dairy Group stakeholders meeting.::To review the progress, challenges, and strategic priorities for the Irish dairy sector under Food Vision 2030.::Sector Progress and Challenges::• The Irish dairy sector has made progress, notably reaching €7…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-14

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Agriculture
Intended results

To review stakeholder feedback on the Food Vision 2030 strategy, focusing on the drystock sector's challenges, opportunities, and policy implications.::Relevance and Progress of Food Vision 2030::• The overarching vision and missions of Food Vision 2030 remain relevant and…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-14

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

EU Affairs
Intended results

To attend a stakeholder EU event outlining the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine's priorities during Ireland's EU Presidency.::To discuss funding opportunities and Vision for Fisheries and Aquaculture 2040 which will form part of the focus of the discussions at the…