Martin Heydon

To highlight that it is important all 150 walks are established without delay. The 80 walks previously promised are still not fully up and running.::That maintenance grants for new and existing walks must be provided.::To emphasise that there needs to be greater promotion and…

To propose that, given the strategic importance of nutrient storage infrastructure for water and air quality, a planning exemption is provided for the construction of nutrient storage facilities on farms to facilitate the construction of stores of significant size without…

To propose that, in consultation with key stakeholders, a Local Authorities Farm Inspection Protocol should be agreed with IFA to better ensure farmers, and Local Authority staff, are treated fairly, with respect, dignity, professionalism and efficiency at all times.

To propose amending litter legislation, which currently places the illegal responsibility on farmers and homeowners to clean up reckless dumping of others.::That An Garda Siochána and the Data Protection Commissioner resolve existing issues, which prevent data-sharing, where…

To propose greater visibility, through increased Garda numbers and presence.::To propose the roll out of national Community CCTV Scheme in rural areas and to resolve GDPR issues for Gardaí in accessing community footage in special cases..::To propose increased community policing…

To propose that credits must be provided to farmers on Farm Assist prior to 2007, when they were ineligible to make PRSI contributions under the scheme.::That the Rural Social Scheme Means review must be undertaken at 3 yearly intervals, instead of the current annual…

To propose a support package/funding available to farmers to carry out quad safety training courses on their farms.::To propose that under the current flat rate review, IFA is seeking inclusion, under a separate category, of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to minimise risk…

To propose that, to alleviate financial pressures and emotional stress involved, in the interest of fairness and equity, those involved in agriculture should have the same access to Emergency Humanitarian Support Scheme (or similar) as any other business.

To propose that the Government should lead by example, championing local, sustainable agriculture as a cornerstone of the Green Procurement Strategy.

To propose that greater powers are given to An Rialálaí Agraibhia (Agri-Food Regulator) to address price in the food supply chain, including below cost selling.::That provision should be provided through a revision in the legislation that the regulator can compel a company to…

To propose an enhanced wildlife control programme and a better resourced TB eradication programme to reduce the unacceptable levels of the disease.::To seek the support of Local County Councillors for an enhanced wildlife control programme.

To propose that landowners and IFA must be consulted::- In advance of route selection and the publication of a defined route corridor.::- In protecting the integrity of farm holdings and using all available public lands.::- In ensuring landowners are indemnified against any…

Increase awareness of the importance of agtech as an intrinsic part of a sustainable agriculture ecosystem, and identify areas in Budget 2025 which might help enable agtech to fulfill its potential. This includes VAT refund policy for farm investments, optimising operation and…

Improving the visibility among politicians ahead of the General Election of the Irish agtech ecosystem, and increase awareness of its importance to support greater levels of environmental, economic and social sustainability of agriculture.

Ireland should seek a derogation under the VAT Directive to allow for the donation of unsold goods at a zero rate of VAT to be included in the programme for government