Martin Heydon

To propose:::• Increased resources should be allocated to swiftly resolve the backlog in application approvals and the issuing of payments.::• Alongside unutilised allocated TAMS funding from previous years, adequate funding is required to optimise necessary on-farm investment…

To propose:::• Grant aid from the Climate and Nature fund to be made available from 2026 to all farmers with 70% grant aid for manure/slurry storage facilities.::• Slurry separation equipment grant aided by 70% to assist in reduction of storage capacity requirements on farm.::•…

To propose an extension of the Liming Scheme for 2025 with increased payment of €20 per tonne.

To propose that adequate, targeted knowledge transfer and advisory support must be in place to assist farmers in improving on-farm efficiency and/or sustainability.::To propose that farmers must receive the maximum possible payment from participation in mandatory KT events. All…

Suckler Cow Supports::To propose that direct supports for suckler farmers must be increased to a minimum of €300 per cow to provide economic viability, long-term sustainability, and generational renewal within the sector, thereby maintaining its positive contribution to our…

The National Sheep Welfare Scheme::To propose that The National Sheep Welfare Scheme must be extended into 2026 and enhanced to deliver €18 ewe bringing total direct supports for ewes to €30/ewe when the €12/ewe SIS payments are included.::To propose that sector leakage of these…

To propose that Government must provide appropriate resources and funding to enable an effective operational Dog Warden service in every county, with staffing levels that ensure the enforcement of dog owners' obligations.

To propose that, as Enhanced Wildlife Control will be an integral part of the TB programme if we are to reduce TB levels, Government must commit to providing the funding and staff resources necessary for an effective and efficient programme

To propose that Government should provide funding to directly support farmers in developing and implementing herd health plans, ensuring that antibiotic usage on farms is minimised and the most effective parasite control programme for the farm is employed.

To accept an invitation from the CAP Post 2027 Stakeholder Consultative Committee to take engage with other stakeholders on the Committee on the developments and future direction of the Post 2027 Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).::To accept an invitation to the inaugural meeting…

That existing Non-Productive Investments / Landscape Actions should be available to all farmers whose land is scored, regardless of being in CP or General. The purpose of NPI's is to improve scores, however farmers in ACRES General with LIG or Commonage have no direct support,…

Penalties applied to non-compliance must be proportionate and fair. ::That aligned with above, the methodology / correlation between penalty severity and the Tiered Structure should be reviewed and reduced, most particularly given 100% approval was provided to all ACRES…

To highlight that the threat of a Bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) incursion onto the island of Ireland has escalated as the virus continues to circulate in the United Kingdom and across Europe.::That if BTV-3 arrives in this country it will have very serious consequences for…

We are looking to get any proposed EU Transport directive to exclude the thoroughbred breeding side in line with racehorses and elite sports horses. Re Traceability and welfare we are looking to support DAFM to achieve all their goals in this regard particularly in getting the…

To secure the viability of the Post Office Network in Ireland