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Politician · TD · 34th Dáil

Martin Heydon

Fine Gael

Constituency / panel
Kildare South
Membership
2024-11-29 → current
Office
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (2025-01-23 → current)

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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Register of Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association

Agriculture
Intended results

That lower-stocked farming systems already delivering environmental benefits are rewarded, strengthening water quality objectives, supporting climate and biodiversity targets, easing pressure arising from nitrates policy, improving incomes in vulnerable livestock sectors,…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association" has no legal form. "IRISH CATTLE AND SHEEP FARMERS' ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 270594) 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.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association

Agriculture
Intended results

That farmers who have completed the required actions and incurred associated costs receive the payments announced when schemes opened, providing farmers with certainty when making management and financial decisions, and maintaining confidence in Government schemes.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association" has no legal form. "IRISH CATTLE AND SHEEP FARMERS' ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 270594) 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.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Flutter Entertainment PLC

Finance
Intended results

To communicate the impact of an increase to the betting duty.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Flutter Entertainment PLC" equals CRO name "FLUTTER ENTERTAINMENT PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY" (CRO 16956) 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.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association

Agriculture
Intended results

That the 2025 payment reduction from €75 to €67 is not repeated, delivering on the Government's commitment to strengthening the suckler sector.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association" has no legal form. "IRISH CATTLE AND SHEEP FARMERS' ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 270594) 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.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association

Agriculture
Intended results

That sheep farmers who completed the required welfare actions in good faith receive the payment that was announced when the scheme opened, restoring confidence in the scheme and reflecting the strong demand for it.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association" has no legal form. "IRISH CATTLE AND SHEEP FARMERS' ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 270594) 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.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Waterford Chamber of Commerce

Agriculture
Intended results

Government to continue to protect investment in agriculture through the Common Agricultural Policy and associated national support.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Waterford Chamber of Commerce" equals CRO name "WATERFORD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE" (CRO 130123) 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.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Talamh Beo CLG

Agriculture
Intended results

Secretary General Sinead McPhillips attend Talamh Beos event, 'Farming for the Future: Ireland, Europe and Agroecology' in maynooth 19th November 2026

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Talamh Beo CLG" equals CRO name "TALAMH BEO COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 631003) 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.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Talamh Beo CLG

Agriculture
Intended results

Attandance & awarness at our event in Maynooth on 19th November 2026 & food sovernigty

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Talamh Beo CLG" equals CRO name "TALAMH BEO COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 631003) 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.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Council of The Bar of Ireland

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Meeting on 10 June (and communications regarding logistics of same) between members of TBOI and and members of the Fine Gael parliamentary party to discuss topics including judicial review, the Civil Reform Bill, Civil Legal Aid and Criminal Legal Aid

Register of Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Permanent TSB Plc

Banking and Financial Institutions
Intended results

To provide an overview of support for Farmers and Agri. Businesses by PTSB.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Permanent TSB Plc" equals CRO name "PERMANENT TSB PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY" (CRO 222332) 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.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Muiriosa Foundation

Health
Intended results

To secure appropriate funding and support with the many issues being experienced by people with disabilities and their families and to see what the Government can do in Budget 2027 to address these challnges.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Muiriosa Foundation" equals CRO name "MUIRIOSA FOUNDATION" (CRO 353975) 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.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Irish Hotels Federation

Tourism
Intended results

Measures to improve cost competitiveness and avoid any further cost increases::Measures to support increased investment in hotel accommodation::Measures to support growth and development of Irish tourism::Measures to support the viability of hotels, guesthouses and tourism…