Martin Heydon

Urgent clarity and official confirmation of GAEC 2 rules from the Department. Establish a functioning appeals process for land classification. Guarantee GAEC 2 data is used solely for CAP conditionality, not other environmental measures. If clarity cannot be provided in time,…

Ensuring understanding of the importance of the Nitrates Derogation to Ireland's grass-based production system and the potential financial impacts of the loss to individual farm families.

Enhance Policy Inclusivity: Ensure that agricultural policies reflect the needs and contributions of women in the sector. Increase Female Participation: Encourage more women to take active roles in agricultural organisations and decision-making bodies. Promote Gender Equality:…

Advocate for government policies and resources supporting farmers’ mental health, raise awareness of rural challenges, influence legislation and funding on succession, isolation, and financial stress, and promote long-term, accessible mental health services and community support…

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

Update Government on Diageo Investment in Ireland. Diageo announced its intention to submit a planning application to expand its state-of-the-art, zero carbon brewery in Littleconnell, Co. Kildare. The proposed expansion would more than double the brewery’s capacity to 4.5…

Increase and ring-fence CAP funding for farmers. Protect the two-pillar structure; avoid merging into general EU budget. Maintain direct payments for active farmers and supports for vulnerable sectors. Cut unnecessary administration. Support rural economies, environmental…

To urge relevant authorities to examine the implications of the deal and take measures to protect Irish sheep farmers from market disruption, ensuring a fair and sustainable sheepmeat market.

TDs and Ministers show their public support for action on men's health with statements in the Dáil, attendance at events and meetings with Movember and progression of the national men's health action plan as per the recommendation in the Real Face of Men's Health report…

To set out ICMSA concerns in relation to developments in the renewal of the Nitrates Derogation including the Habitats Directive.

To set out ICMSA priorities for Budget 2026.

To set out ICMSA key farm policy priorities to Tanaiste Harris.

Confirmation of a once off grant

Facilitate Minister Heydon in opening the AgTech Ireland Conference 'Transforming Agriculture with AI' at the Curragh Racecourse on 21st May 2025.

Talks about the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD)