Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 203)
Studbook Development Ireland Limited
2025-12-30
Intent: A review of perceived and actual bias in competition for Studbook Services caused by the appointment of two conflicted and two highly conflicted individuals to the Evaluation Committee.
Details: Tender for Studbook Services
Officials: Martin Heydon, Sinead McPhillips
Methods: A memorandum was submitted by email alleging bias in the public procurement process that awarded Lot 1 (Irish Sport Horse Studbook and Irish Sport Pony Studbook) to Horse Sport Ireland. - Email
IS&WFPO CLG
2025-12-23
Intent: To highlight our Members vies and concerns on all the issues listed above
Details: Quotas, Fishing Opportunities, Emergency Funding for Organisations, Representtion and A Typical Scheme
Officials: Thomas Byrne, Timmy Dooley, Micheál Martin, Martin Heydon, Michael Collins, Padráig Mac Lochlainn, Danny Healy-Rae
Methods: Email
Irish South & East Fish Producers Organisation Limited
2025-12-15
Intent: Extra Fishing Quota and Conditions for our Members
Details: Meeting with Minister Timmy Dooley with regard to New Trade & Co Operation Agreement as a result of Brexit.
Officials: Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Maria Walsh, Luke Ming Flanagan, Regina Doherty, Billy Kelleher, Michael McNamara, Nina Carberry, Seán Kelly, ...
Methods: This was an online meeting with Minister Dooley Re: Agreement between Europe and United Kingdom on Fishing - Virtual Meeting, Meeting with the EU Commissioner and Minister Dooley at Castletownbere, Co. Cork with regards to EU Fishing, Common Fishery Policy and Brexit - Meeting, Meeting with various Irish MEPs in Brussels with regard to Irish Fishery Issues - Meeting, ...
GIY Ireland
2025-12-15
Intent: Government support and funding for a national rollout of GROW a School education programme
Details: Lobbying around a pre-budget submission by GIY for support for a national rollout of GROW a School education programme
Officials: Micheál Martin, Martin Heydon, Michael Healy-Rae
Methods: Pre-budget submission sent to Ministers Paschal O'Donohoe and Helen McEntee and Department of Education - Email, Hosted An Taoiseach Micheal Martin TD, and Minister Martin Heydon at GIY's showgarden at Bloom in the Park 29/05Hosted Minister Michael Healy Rae at Grow at School school 20/06 - Event / Reception
Federation of Agrochemical Retail Merchants
2025-12-13
Intent: Policy proposals to support carbon efficient tillage farming
Details: Food Vision 2030 Tillage Group Meetings
Officials: Louise Byrne, Martin Heydon
Methods: DAFM Food Vision Group Meeting Leixslip - Meeting
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
2025-10-06
Intent: Grant Assistance to Support Investment in Static Slurry Separation Systems
Details: Proposal for Grant Assistance to Support Investment in Static Slurry Separation Systems
Officials: Martin Heydon, Martin Heydon, Brian Purcell, Jackie Healy-Rae, Michael Healy-Rae
Methods: Proposal for Grant Assistance to Support Investment in Static Slurry Separation Systems - Email
County Kildare Chamber
2025-10-02
Intent: Housing delivery and infrastructure investment.Skills and education alignment with business demand.Energy capacity and grid upgrades.Competitiveness for FDI and indigenous enterprise.
Details: Chamber Dail Dinner 2025
Officials: Martin Heydon, Aubrey McCarthy, Naoise O'Cearúil, Joe Neville
Methods: 24th Sept- House of the Oireachtas - Event / Reception
County Kildare Chamber
2025-10-02
Intent: Housing and infrastructure delivery in Kildare (water, transport, energy).Skills pipeline and alignment of education/training with enterprise demand.Competitiveness and FDI attractionLocal and national budgetary priorities for 2025.
Details: Policy Advisory Council Meeting Q3 2025
Officials: Simon Harris, Martin Heydon
Methods: 11th Sept- Killashee Hotel - Meeting