Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
AgricultureIntended results
To propose a budget of €2M should be provided to initiate a pilot Spent Mushroom Compost scheme.
Politician · TD · 34th Dáil
Martin Heydon
- Constituency / panel
- Kildare South
- Membership
- 2024-11-29 → current
- Office
- Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (2025-01-23 → current)
- 6
- Declared items
- 0
- CRO-matched interests
- 0
- Awards to declared companies
- 2526
- Lobbying returns
- 7
- SIPO donation records
- 91%
- Vote participation
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
383 of 422 divisions
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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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Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
AgricultureIntended results
IFA propose that continued funding for the Johnes programme should be provided in an agreed funding model.
Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
AgricultureIntended results
To propose that Government must commit to developing and contributing in a funding model for a National IBR programme that equitably recognises all costs associated with the programme and includes proportionate contributions from all identified beneficiaries.
Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
AgricultureIntended results
To propose that financial support is required for the implementation of a parasite control programme on farms.
Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
AgricultureIntended results
To propose that the commitment given to farmers by the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine (DAFM) to reduce the VAT rate on veterinary vaccines to 0% must be honoured.
Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
AgricultureIntended results
To propose that Government must commit to utilising the €33.5m allocation for the upgrading of the Regional Veterinary Laboratory network and the enhancements to the services to farmers from the RVL network and provide a realistic time frame to deliver these enhancements.
Lobbying return by National Youth Council of Ireland
Children and Youth AffairsIntended results
Inclusion of NYCI 3 manifesto asks in Political party manifestos ::Inclusion of NYCI 3 manifesto asks in the next Programme for Government::Attendance of party leaders and NYCI Local Champions 'Meet the Leaders' events
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "National Youth Council of Ireland" equals CRO name "NATIONAL YOUTH COUNCIL OF IRELAND" (CRO 58814) 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.
Lobbying return by Cork Chamber
Energy and Natural ResourcesIntended results
To advocate for the development of offshore renewable energy and related priorities in the context of the development of a new Programme for Government following general election 2024.
Lobbying return by The National Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities
Social ProtectionIntended results
Have a mention of NAS included in the Programme for Government 2025, in terms of committing to adequate resourcing of independent advocacy to ensure persons with disabilities, who require support to do so, can exercise their rights under the CRPD.::Intended to secure support…
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "The National Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities" equals CRO name "NATIONAL ADVOCACY SERVICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES" (CRO 535779) 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.
Lobbying return by The Irish Traveller Movement
Justice and EqualityIntended results
Safeguarded investment for Traveller programmes and supports. Commitments to Traveller equality and programme provisions in PFG. Investment in school diversity and anti racism programme. Support for adequate protection in Hate Crime legislation in development
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "The Irish Traveller Movement" has no legal form. "IRISH TRAVELLER MOVEMENT COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 294188) 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.
Lobbying return by AONTAS
Education and TrainingIntended results
The integration of key recommendations into the programme for government including increased support for the community education sector, and enhanced financial and wrap around support for adult learners
Lobbying return by Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association
HealthIntended results
Include IPHA asks in Programme for Government.
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association" equals CRO name "IRISH PHARMACEUTICAL HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATION" (CRO 254776) 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.
Lobbying return by Children's Books Ireland CLG
Education and TrainingIntended results
1.Inclusion of support for reading for joy for children and young people in party election manifestos for General Election 2025. ::2. Establish a National Advisory Group on School Library Provision to develop a National Strategy for School Libraries, with the key aim of ensuring…
Lobbying return by Chime
Education and TrainingIntended results
Deaf students to be able to complete an examination in Irish Sign Language in the Leaving Certificate under the State Examination Commission's policy re EU non-curricular languages.
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Chime" has no legal form. "CHIME LIMITED" (CRO 206335) 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.
Lobbying return by Value Retail Dublin Limited
Economic Development and IndustryIntended results
Seek updated retail policies, including Retail Planning Guidelines, to reflect the rapid evolution of the sector.
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "Value Retail Dublin Limited" equals CRO name "VALUE RETAIL DUBLIN LIMITED" (CRO 265491) 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.