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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 Lobbying2025-05-21

Lobbying return by Diageo Ireland

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To ensure awareness of business impact of US tariffs, and Irish and EU response

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Diageo Ireland" has no legal form. "DIAGEO IRELAND UNLIMITED COMPANY" (CRO 22876) 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 Lobbying2025-05-21

Lobbying return by Friends of the Earth

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Secure commitments in Programme for Government to implement joint civil society campaign demands on energy poverty, as well as FoE campaign demands re climate and data centres

Register of Lobbying2025-05-21

Lobbying return by Horse Sport Ireland

Agriculture
Intended results

To share views of HSI regarding any strategic issues to help inform the development of the new strategy to include the equestrian sector.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Horse Sport Ireland" equals CRO name "HORSE SPORT IRELAND" (CRO 432092) 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 Lobbying2025-05-21

Lobbying return by Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association

Agriculture
Intended results

Ensure restrictions do not fall disproportionately on drystock farmers, who already have the lowest incomes.

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 Lobbying2025-05-21

Lobbying return by Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association

Agriculture
Intended results

To advocate for solutions addressing the challenges of generational renewal and the significant obstacles faced by young farmers

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 Lobbying2025-05-21

Lobbying return by ESB

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Policy changes in relation to forestry planted in close proximity to the electricity network to ensure safe and resilient forestry corridors are maintained that would reduce the risk of damage to the electricity network in the event of storms.

Register of Lobbying2025-05-21

Lobbying return by Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association

Agriculture
Intended results

To raise strong concerns regarding the ongoing delays in ACRES payments. To emphasised that these delays are causing significant financial pressure on farmers who have made genuine commitments to environmental practices under the scheme. We highlighted the urgent need for timely…

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 Lobbying2025-05-21

Lobbying return by KARE Promoting People with Intellectual Disabilities

Public Expenditure and Reform
Intended results

Obtain update on change of use planning application for property on Athgarvan Rd, Newbridge. Clarity on 2025 CAS applications with a view to receiving funding for acquisitions in the Kildare area.

Register of Lobbying2025-05-21

Lobbying return by Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association

Agriculture
Intended results

Ensure the Minister for Agriculture strongly advocates for a properly funded CAP budget at EU level, ensuring it meets the needs of Irish farmers, supports sustainable food production, and protects rural livelihoods.

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 Lobbying2025-05-21

Lobbying return by Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association

Agriculture
Intended results

The reinstatement of the dribble bar as a TAMS-eligible item

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 Lobbying2025-05-21

Lobbying return by The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association

Agriculture
Intended results

To highlight concerns surrounding the implementation of GAEC2

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association" has no legal form. "IRISH NATURA & HILL FARMERS ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 560101) 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.