Martin Heydon

Awareness of the importance of the social and economic benefits of the horse racing & breeding industries to the applicable local areas

raising awareness of the plans for the new National Equine Campus

Update on Phase 1 of the development of the Tipperary All-Weather Track Project and local economic impact of the project.

To raise awareness of the need to modernise the definition of 'authorised representatives in the Irish Horseracing Industry Act 1994

As modertor for confernece, I introduced the Minister and facilitated a question and answer session which followed. Was there in capacity as moderator and not on behalf specifically of ICOS

To inform the MInister of ICOS concerns in relation to the proposed cut in CAP post 2027 budget.

To inform about the work being done by ICOS regarding the development of the bioeconomy among ICOS membership.

That the Irish Government firmly defend Ireland's farming model in future CAP negotiations, and ensure that any definition of 'active farmer' reflects real farming activity rather than income ratios alone, so that all active farmers — including those with off-farm jobs or…

That farmers are aware of and able to avail of the scheme's financial support, so that practical biosecurity measures that come at a real cost to farmers are supported and contribute to the wider effort to tackle TB.

Asks within the Pre-Budget Submission would be considered for Budget 2027

That the 1LU/ha proposal is not adopted as part of the definition of an active farmer under the next CAP, and that lower-stocked farms on marginal land continue to receive support, keeping land actively farmed, supporting rural communities, and protecting generational renewal.

Meeting with Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon, at Danone’s Wexford factory to provide an overview of Danone’s operations in Ireland and its role in the Irish agri-food and dairy sectors.

To secure attendance to the Health Promotion Alliance Ireland event on the social determinants of health.

Sent the 2026 AsIAm Same Chance Report to TDs, Senators and Irish MEPs

Secure funding and implementation of the agreement with DAFM on Syndromic Surveilleance.