Martin Heydon

Minister Heydon made ‘serious mistake’ backing Bord Bia chair – ICSA

ICSA president Seán McNamara added that Minister Heydon has dismissed serious, legitimate farmer concerns as what he said the Minister called “emotions”.

NEWS 23 January 2026

Minister Heydon made ‘serious mistake’ backing Bord Bia chair – ICSA

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Larry Murrin has 'my full confidence' as Bord Bia chair – Minister Heydon

Larry Murrin has 'my full confidence' as Bord Bia chair – Minister Heydon

NEWS 22 January 2026

Minister urges caution on land leases as the end looms for entitlements

Minister urges caution on land leases as the end looms for entitlements

NEWS 22 January 2026

Larry Murrin to remain as Bord Bia chair

Larry Murrin to remain as Bord Bia chair

Larry Murrin to remain as Bord Bia chair

NEWS 22 January 2026

Bord Bia: who are its 14 board members?

Bord Bia: who are its 14 board members?

Bord Bia: who are its 14 board members?

NEWS 21 January 2026

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Minister unhappy on Brazilian beef recall lag but unsure who imported it

Minister unhappy on Brazilian beef recall lag but unsure who imported it

Agriculture Minister Martin Heydon not satisfied with the three-month gap around recall of Brazilian beef containing banned hormones.

NEWS 14 January 2026

Sinn Féin calls on Larry Murrin to resign as chair of Bord Bia

Sinn Féin calls on Larry Murrin to resign as chair of Bord Bia

Martin Kenny maintains that it is 'unacceptable' that Larry Murrin seeks high standards of farmers through Bord Bia's quality assurance schemes while his company imports Brazilian beef.

MARKETS 14 January 2026

Larry Murrin has engaged with Bord Bia board on imports – Minister

Larry Murrin has engaged with Bord Bia board on imports – Minister

Larry Murrin has "discharged his duties as chairman of Bord Bia in a satisfactory manner to date", Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has said.

NEWS 14 January 2026

EU presidency to cost Department of Agriculture €3.3m

EU presidency to cost Department of Agriculture €3.3m

Overtime for Department staff arising from extended working hours associated with the preparation and delivery of presidency events and meetings is expected to cost €160,000.

NEWS 14 January 2026

Anger over trade deal is 'understandable'

Anger over trade deal is 'understandable'

The minister spoke across a wide range of issues in a two hour engagment with the IFA AGM, accompanied by Ministers of State Michael Healy-Rae, Noel Grealish and Timmy Dooley.

NEWS 14 January 2026

Ministers weren't whipped at the IFA AGM

Ministers weren't whipped at the IFA AGM

The Taoiseach led a five-aside team from Government into the Irish farm centre for the IFA agm.

DEALER 14 January 2026

Minister rubbishes notion of derogation-for-Mercosur horse trade

Minister rubbishes notion of derogation-for-Mercosur horse trade

Minister Heydon has hit out at suggestions that Ireland's position on Mercosur was influenced by its nitrates derogation's extension.

NEWS 14 January 2026

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Northern Ireland’s largest indoor machinery showcase arrives at Balmoral Park

Want a first look at the farm machinery that will shape the season ahead?

Northern Ireland’s largest indoor machinery showcase arrives at Balmoral Park

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