Martin Heydon

To secure enhanced, targeted and agriculture-specific fuel support measures that more accurately reflect the scale, timing, and intensity of fuel usage in farming and agricultural contracting, and to address cashflow pressures, credit constraints, and input cost inflation…

To secure increased and ring-fenced funding for the 2026 National Dairy Beef Weighing Scheme to ensure full payment for all eligible calves up to the stated scheme limits, and to guarantee payment certainty in advance of participation so that oversubscription does not result in…

To ensure Coillte’s perspectives particularly in relation to maintenance obligations and associated safety concerns, and existing arrangements are considered in the context of the drafting of this Bill

Propose measures to reduce the cost of fuel to ease the burden on rural young people, farmers and contractors

Discussion and input on young farmer views on Quality Assurance Scheme, Bord Bia and farmer communications ::Details on the new Bord Bia Farmers Forum

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 ensure public officials are aware of the potentially negative impact the Mercosur deal will have on Irish beef farmers livelihoods

Reject transposition of the RENURE amendment and instead support proven, evidence-based nutrient efficiency measures.

Discussion of environmental issues with Minister Heydon as they pertain to agriculture and land use including: timeframe for publishing Land Use Review; CAP post-2027; local food policy framework; Nitrates and water quality; bats and sensitive habitats; support for farmers and…

Secure financial assistance for commercial coach and bus operators due to conflict in Middle East causing fuel cost inflation

To encourage the introduction or strengthening of restrictions on livestock imports from Northern Ireland, minimise the risk of Bluetongue transmission within the State, and protect animal health and farm incomes.

To seek Government action on declining sheep prices, despite reduced supply and rising production costs, and to ensure fair and transparent returns for Irish sheep farmers to support the sustainability of the sector.

To seek Government and Bord Bia action to address perceived conflicts of interest in the governance of Bord Bia and to ensure leadership fully supports and promotes the interests of Irish farmers and Irish food production.

To seek Ministerial intervention regarding governance standards and decision-making at Bord Bia, including concerns raised by farmers about conflicts of interest and the organisation’s role in supporting and promoting Irish agriculture and food producers.