Lobbying return by Horse Racing Ireland
AgricultureIntended results
Awareness of the importance of developing an education & training campus
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 Horse Racing Ireland
AgricultureIntended results
Awareness of importance of Horse Racing to the Irish economy & people
Lobbying return by Horse Racing Ireland
AgricultureIntended results
Importance of Horse Racing to the Irish economy & local communities
Lobbying return by Ibec
FoodIntended results
Emphasize the importance of market diversification for the Irish Whiskey sector - highlighting the importance of the Japanese market for future growth of agri-food exports, requesting additional support for exporters i.e. increased funding for market expansion, reducing…
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Ibec" has no legal form. "IBEC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 8706) 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 Ibec
TradeIntended results
Discussion on EU-US trade deal, discussion on continued supports for the sector
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Ibec" has no legal form. "IBEC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 8706) 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 Ibec
Economic Development and IndustryIntended results
Communicate continued business concerns regarding proposed additional powers for the agri-food regulator and associated regulatory burden
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Ibec" has no legal form. "IBEC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 8706) 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 Gas Networks Ireland
Energy and Natural ResourcesIntended results
Support for providing operational supports for biomethane producers
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "Gas Networks Ireland" equals CRO name "GAS NETWORKS IRELAND" (CRO 555744) 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 Co-operative Organisation Society Ltd
AgricultureIntended results
Outline the position of ICOS and its members in relation to TB eradication and control measures and their impact on farmers and our members.
Lobbying return by Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association
AgricultureIntended results
Secure fair compensation that reflects true stock values by raising caps to €5,000 (commercial) and €7,000 (pedigree), backdated to February. Strengthen supplementary supports like the Hardship Grant and Income Supplement so farmers are not left carrying heavy financial losses…
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.
Lobbying return by The Irish Co-operative Organisation Society Ltd
AgricultureIntended results
Outline the position of ICOS and its members with respect to the future of the Ireland's Nitrates Derogation and compliance with the Habitats Directive.
Lobbying return by Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association
AgricultureIntended results
Increase the Beef Welfare Scheme payment to €300 per cow/calf pair and raise the ceiling on eligible animals. Ensure supports reflect the realities of full-time suckler farming, provide a sustainable income boost, encourage scheme participation, and safeguard the future of the…
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.
Lobbying return by The Irish Co-operative Organisation Society Ltd
TaxationIntended results
To outline to the Government the concern of ICOS and its members with respect to the introduction of CBAM on the fertiliser market, supply chain and the production of food.
Lobbying return by Rockwood Consulting ULC
HousingIntended results
Ensure greater understanding
Lobbying return by Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association
AgricultureIntended results
Protect family farms and rural communities from EU CAP cuts and loss of supports for older farmers. Budget 2026 proposals include €300/suckler cow-calf pair, higher sheep and beef payments, Tillage Innovation and Nitrates Efficiency Payments, and a National Succession Fund.…
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.
Lobbying return by Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association
AgricultureIntended results
Balance emissions reductions with farm viability, recognize farm carbon sequestration, protect food security, provide practical tools, and ensure climate policies support rather than penalise 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.