Martin Heydon

To brief political representatives on LGI’s new policy report that outlines practical pathways to developing and scaling renewable liquid gas in Ireland, enabling the just transition for rural communities.

Have a meeting with the Minister for Agriculture in relation to the organisation achieving recognised stakeholder status::Communicate the objections that our members have in relation to the proposed Mercosur Trade deal::Provide a submission to the Joint-Committee on Agriculture…

To secure enhanced and targeted supports for tillage farmers to improve farm viability, address rising input costs, and maintain domestic cereal and protein crop production. This includes advocating for measures such as improved CAP eco-scheme and agri-environment options for…

Participate in the working group following an invitation from Department of Agriculture arising from the Food Vision Tillage Group::Represent the views of young farmers on organic nutrients

Present young farmers views and concerns on Carbon Farming ::Under the new Programme for Government and in the Climate Action Plan 2025, DAFM is committed to developing a National Carbon Farming Framework. Macra emphasis that any carbon farming scheme must be underpinned by…

To ensure the continuation of Ireland’s nitrates derogation, enabling Irish farmers to operate effectively under higher livestock manure nitrogen limits while maintaining compliance with EU environmental standards. The lobbying also aimed to reinforce the economic and…

The purpose of the communication was to inform Government officials about global asset management trends and their potential implications for Ireland’s financial services sector. The intention was to support officials’ understanding of industry developments; no specific policy…

To receive an update on the negotiations and to set out ICMSA's views on the proposals.

To allow members to highlight the key issues facing farmers to An Taoiseach and the Minister for Agriculture, Food & Marine and to seek Government action in relation to same.

Advise Minister about Risks to LEADER funding in 2028- 2034 MFF

To secure support in the Dail and Cabinet for our project::To build support amongst TDs and Ministers to press for the funding to be allocated::A line item in the 2026 budget

Lobby for the introduction of financial supports and taxation measures for the biomass, biogas/biomethane, biofuels and wood fuels sectors in the budget as outlined in the IrBEA Pre Budget submission

To outline the rationale, support and justification for the renewal of Ireland's nitrates derogation.

To encourage MEPs to vote to uphold the European Union Deforestation Regulation and that these MEPs and Ministers support the swift adoption of the EUDR without substantial weakening, delays or exemptions through their votes or advocacy.

To remove fertiliser from the scope of the EU's CBAM regulation, explain the implications for Ireland's climate targets and the adoption of protected urea and to express concern regarding the lack of alignment regarding the UK and the North-South border.