Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
TaxationIntended results
To propose that Indexation relief should be restored and extended to include periods of ownership post 2002.
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 Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
TaxationIntended results
To propose that reviews and renewals of reliefs should be announced in advance of Budget Day, and afforded multi-annual timelines rather than on an ad-hoc/annual basis.::To propose the addition of 'and/or partner' after spouse in all relevant Agri-Tax reliefs to recognise the…
Lobbying return by Rehab Group
Budgetary mattersIntended results
To ensure adequate funds were set aside in Budget 24 to meet the needs of people with a disability::To ensure that organisations providing services to people with a disability are funded to meet meet the needs of its service users::Pay parity and equality for staff in S39…
Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
TaxationIntended results
To propose that the discrimination of the application of the Universal Social Charge (USC) between Pay As You Earn (PAYE) and self-employed earners must be removed, aligning the self-employed with PAYE workers.
Lobbying return by Family Carers Ireland
Budgetary mattersIntended results
Improvements for carers in budget 2024::Abolishment of Means test allowance::FCI main budget asks addressed
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.
Lobbying return by Fuzion Communications
FinanceIntended results
For those Oireachtas members contacted to send a correspondence to the Minister for Finance in which they would query about the classification of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) from a 'substitute fuel' to a 'biofuel' in the Finance Act.
Lobbying return by Value Retail Dublin Limited
Economic Development and IndustryIntended results
Seek updated retail policy to reflect rapid evolution of the sector
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "Value Retail Dublin Limited" equals CRO name "VALUE RETAIL DUBLIN LIMITED" (CRO 265491) 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 Diageo Ireland
Economic Development and IndustryIntended results
Ensure Deputy Haydon is aware of project status
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.
Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
FinanceIntended results
To propose that consideration be given to extending the Capital Gains tax (CGT)/Capital Acquisitions Tax (CAT) reliefs for solar panels to include wind farms, given their increasing role in meeting our renewable energy targets.
Lobbying return by Ability West
EmploymentIntended results
To get support from councillors and public representatives in relation to the issue underlying the threatened strike.
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "Ability West" equals CRO name "ABILITY WEST" (CRO 41317) 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 The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
FinanceIntended results
To propose that, in the amendment of section 34 in the Finance Act where the definition of assets that can benefit from Capital Gains Tax (CGT) Retirement Relief and Capital Acquisitions Tax (CAT) Agricultural Relief, that includes leased land on which solar panels have been…
Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
AgricultureIntended results
To propose that farm equipment, which contributes to increased emission efficiency, should qualify for accelerated capital allowances.::To propose that all farm equipment that contributes to a reduction in emission intensity should be exempt from Value Added Tax (VAT)
Lobbying return by Chambers Ireland
Public Expenditure and ReformIntended results
Raise awareness of our the business community's priorities
Lobbying return by The Asthma Society of Ireland
HealthIntended results
Event to reflect and celebrate 50 years of work within the Asthma Society of Ireland. Opportunity to raise awareness of policy and health issues.
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "The Asthma Society of Ireland" equals CRO name "ASTHMA SOCIETY OF IRELAND" (CRO 57125) 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 Ibec
EmploymentIntended results
Secure commitment to extend meat processing operative quota
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.