Lobbying return by Fórsa trade union
TaxationIntended results
Seeking the restoration of tax relief on trade union subscriptions.
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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SIPO donation reports 7
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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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AreaAll 2526Agriculture 883Health 220Finance 179Environment 129Economic Development and Industry 107EU Affairs 100Taxation 100Budgetary matters 89Justice and Equality 80Energy and Natural Resources 77Education and Training 59Trade 48Housing 39Food 38Transport 37Communications 35Community 34Employment 34Tourism 34Social Protection 32Public Expenditure and Reform 26Children and Youth Affairs 24Banking and Financial Institutions 23Sports and Recreation 21Foreign Affairs 18Marine 16Heritage 15Local Government 12Development and Zoning 10Arts 6Defence 1
Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
HealthIntended results
Raising awareness of the Green Ribbon Campaign, 'Let's Walk and Talk' and mental health issues
Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
HealthIntended results
To secure changes to the treatment of farm assets under the financial assessment of the scheme to protect the future viability of the family farm.
Lobbying return by Pender & Associates Ltd
CommunicationsIntended results
To provide an update on Imagine Communication’s plans for national roll-out of 5G next generation access broadband
Lobbying return by CPSMA
Education and TrainingIntended results
Restoration of the Capitation grant to 200euro, fixing of the Minor Works Grant in annual grant calendar, phased increase in capitation to cover actual core cost of running school
Lobbying return by INTO - Irish National Teachers' Organisation
Education and TrainingIntended results
Make classes smaller, support school leadership, fund school running costs, plan teacher supply and end pay inequality
Lobbying return by Vintners' Federation of Ireland
Budgetary mattersIntended results
To inform the various TDs that there is now considerably more VAT being returned from this sector than when the rate was 13.5%. There are 53k more people employed in the sector now than 2011 when the rate was adjusted, that equates to a saving to the Exchequer of approximately…
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.
Lobbying return by Irish Wildbird Conservancy
EnvironmentIntended results
To remove Sections 7 and 8 of the Heritage Bill which would significantly impact breeding birds of hedgerows, uplands and lowland hills.
Lobbying return by Gaming & Leisure Association of Ireland
Justice and EqualityIntended results
The enactment of legislation that enshrines the principles of good regulation for the gambling industry as set out in the General Scheme of the Gambling Control Bill 2013 published in July 2013 or the Gambling Control Bill published in February 2018
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Gaming & Leisure Association of Ireland" has no legal form. "GAMING AND LEISURE ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 419466) 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 Alliance for Insurance Reform
Banking and Financial InstitutionsIntended results
Reduction in cost of insurance to sustainable levels
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Alliance for Insurance Reform" has no legal form. "ALLIANCE FOR INSURANCE REFORM LIMITED" (CRO 358868) 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 Neurological Alliance of Ireland
HealthIntended results
Publication of an implementation plan for the National Policy and Strategy for Neurorehabilitation Services::Support for dedicated investment in neurology and neurorehabilitation services in Budget 2019
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Neurological Alliance of Ireland" has no legal form. "NEUROLOGICAL ALLIANCE OF IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 366603) 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 P. J. Carroll & Company Ltd
Budgetary mattersIntended results
1. Call upon the Government to design a sustainable and predictable multi-year plan for tobacco taxation. The current irregular and unpredictable excise policy is not achieving the Government’s objectives in terms of revenues and public health, and is benefitting the criminals…
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "P. J. Carroll & Company Ltd" equals CRO name "P.J. CARROLL & COMPANY LIMITED" (CRO 67771) 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 Asthma Society of Ireland
HealthIntended results
Substantially Reduce the Cost of Asthma Medication. A Free Annual Asthma Review with their GP. Specialised Hospital Doctors, Nurses and Diagnostics For Children. End the Post-Code Lottery for People with Severe Asthma. Re-visit the National Clinical Programme for Asthma . An…
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 Jack and Jill Children's Foundation
Children and Youth AffairsIntended results
The Jack & Jill specialist liaison nurses believe the in loco parentis rule questions the professionalism of nurses who have trained to the highest level to care for sick children in their own homes. The nurses see first-hand the negative impact this rule is having on families…
Lobbying return by JTI Ireland Limited
TradeIntended results
Greater understanding of vaping products, the vaping market and regulation. Seek clarity on permissibility of flavour descriptors on e-cigarette packaging
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "JTI Ireland Limited" equals CRO name "JTI IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 378922) 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.