Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 22)
The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) Ltd
2025-11-18
Intent: To request a meeting on Urgent Request for Meeting – Inclusion of Agricultural & Forestry Contractors in Ireland’s CAP 2028 Strategic Plan
Details: Urgent Request for Meeting – Inclusion of Agricultural & Forestry Contractors in Ireland’s CAP 2028 Strategic Plan
Officials: Maria Walsh, Martin Heydon, Martin Heydon, Martin Heydon, Brian Purcell, Barry Cowen, Barry Cowen, John Clendennen, ...
The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) Ltd
2025-10-07
Intent: The message from rural Ireland is clear: those delivering the work—Agricultural and Forestry Contractors—must be part of the solution. Their inclusion in Ireland’s CAP Strategic Plan for 2028 and beyond will drive climate progress, strengthen rural economies, and ensure a fairer future. FCI would welcome the opportunity to meet and discuss how this can be structured effectively.
Details: Inclusion of Agricultural and Forestry Contractors under TAMS and the 2028 Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)
Officials: Martin Heydon, Martin Heydon, Martin Heydon, Brian Purcell, Barry Cassidy, Barry Cowen, Barry Cowen, Maria Walsh, ...
Methods: The message from rural Ireland is clear: those delivering the work—Agricultural and Forestry Contractors—must be part of the solution. Their inclusion in Ireland’s CAP Strategic Plan for 2028 and beyond will drive climate progress, strengthen rural economies, and ensure a fairer future. FCI would welcome the opportunity to meet and discuss how this can be structured effectively. - Email
The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) Ltd
2025-09-29
Intent: Submission from the Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) – to put a National Contingency Plan in place to allow for an extension of the period for slurry spreading from October 1, 2025 to October 15, 2025 due to ongoing grass growth
Details: Submission fro FCI to put a National Contingency Plan in place to allow Slurry Spreading
Officials: Jackie Healy-Rae, Barry Cassidy, Brian Purcell, Martin Heydon, Martin Heydon, James Browne
Methods: ubmission from the Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) – to put a National Contingency Plan in place to allow for an extension of the period for slurry spreading from October 1, 2025 to October 15, 2025 due to ongoing grass growth - Email
Ibec
2025-09-19
Intent: Highlight the impact of US tariffs and trade uncertainty on the export focussed Irish drinks manufacturing sector and the need for Government actions to support the sector including removal of tariffs, market diversification supports and deferral of impending alcohol labelling legislation
Details: US tariffs and trade uncertainty
Officials: Micheál Martin, Martin Heydon, Peter Burke, Noel Grealish, Brendan Gleeson, Maria Dunne, Colm Hayes, Timmy Dooley, ...
Methods: Email, Phone call, Letter, ...
Ibec
2025-09-19
Intent: Ensure understanding of business position on progress and developments with regards to sustainability within the dairy sector
Details: Economic Development & Sustainability priorities for the dairy industry
Officials: Martin Heydon, Barry Cassidy, Brendan Gleeson, Brian Purcell, Prof. Frank O’Mara
Methods: Meeting, Email, Phone call
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2025-09-19
Intent: To invite the Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine to attend and address a meeting of tillage farmers.::To highlight that the tillage sector is at crisis point. Harvest 2025 is almost complete and while grain yields in general have been satisfactory, grain prices continue to drop and are now at levels below the cost of production, particularly for tillage farmers on rented land (which there is a high prevalence of within the sector).
Details: National Tillage Crisis Meeting
Officials: Barry Cassidy, Brian Purcell, Martin Heydon
Methods: Email, Phone call, Informal communication
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association
2025-09-19
Intent: To set out ICMSA priorities for Budget 2026.
Details: Meeting with the Minister for Agriculture, Food & Marine in relation to Budget 2026.
Officials: Martin Heydon, Brendan Gleeson, Brian Purcell, Barry Cassidy
Methods: Meeting
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association
2025-09-19
Intent: To set out ICMSA concerns in relation to developments in the renewal of the Nitrates Derogation including the Habitats Directive.
Details: Meeting with the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine in relation to the Nitrates Derogation.
Officials: Martin Heydon, Brendan Gleeson, Bill Callanan, Brian Purcell, Barry Cassidy
Methods: Meeting, Phone call
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association
2025-09-19
Intent: To set out ICMSA's position on the Department's TB proposals.
Details: Meeting with Department of Agriculture, Food & Marine in relation to TB
Officials: Martin Heydon, Brendan Gleeson, June Fanning, Barry Cassidy, Brian Purcell
Methods: Meeting, Email, Phone call
Horse Sport Ireland
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-09-19
Intent: 1) Highlighted the need for further investment in Sport Horse Sector. 2) The importance of addressing horse welfare concerns and the need to progress with Prof. Wall report. 3) Provided an update on Horse Passporting services and HorseSource. 4) Provided an update on National Breeding Services schemes and grants.
Details: Meeting with DAFM in advance of Budget 2026
Officials: Martin Heydon, Barry Cassidy, Brian Purcell, Gordon Conroy
Methods: Met with the Minister and officials in Ag House following an invitation from the Department. - Meeting, Email