Martin Heydon

Awareness of economic & social benefits of Leopardstown

Awareness of the success of the industry worldwide

Awareness of importance of Leopardstown & Tipperary projects

awareness of alternative use of funds to secure savings

Retention of Irelands Nitrates Derogation::Update and support for Macra's Make the Moove Initiative ::Highlight potential impact of the Habitats Directive on young farmers ::Progress on the implementation of elements of the Commission on Generational Renewal report

Seeking implementation of Memorandum of Understanding between NPWS & NARGC

Progress on securing Ireland's nitrates derogation ::Progress on Generational Renewal measures for young farmers::Highlight the pressures of farming on young farmers mental health::Update on new measures in the TB eradication program

Measures that help promote farming to young people ::The need for further simplification in schemes etc under the Common Agricultural Policy ::Outline and highlight the need for action on Generational Renewal for young people and farming families in County Clare

Highlight lack of measures to support Generational Renewal in agriculture in Budget 2026::Express disappointment on lack of progress on implementing recommendations contained in the Commission on Generational Renewal report ::Welcome the renewal of young farmers tax reliefs

Outline the impact of a nitrates derogation on family farms and young farmers ::Address the Minister and farmers on the issue ::Ensure any new derogation is workable for farmers ::Highlight the challenges and practicalities of layering the Nitrates Derogation with the EU Nature…

Secure Ireland's Nitrates Derogation::Outline the situation and impact for Ireland's young farmers to the EU Commissioner

Highlight infrastructure challenges for young people living in rural Ireland eg housing ::Nitrates Derogation for young farmers ::Young farmer challenges - access to land, access to capital, Common Agricultural Policy supports ::Generational Renewal supports for young farmers…

HIghlight the importance of retaining the nitrates derogation beyond 2025.

Offered the availability of members of the Law Society's Probate Committee to contribute to the consideration of any potential changes to the existing system of agricultural relief.

Removal of beef (and poultry) from the EU–Mercosur trade agreement. Suspension or restriction of Brazilian beef imports where compliance with EU food safety and animal health standards cannot be guaranteed. Stronger enforcement of EU rules to ensure imported beef meets the same…