Martin Heydon

Department ready to assess live exports ships

The Minister for Agriculture has said he is acutely aware that Brittany Ferries decision has the potential to cause difficulties for the industry.

NEWS 12 August 2026

Department ready to assess live exports ships

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Farmers and contractors set to receive another €6.3m in fuel support payments

Farmers and contractors set to receive another €6.3m in fuel support payments

SCHEMES 12 August 2026

All rosy in the Tullamore tent

All rosy in the Tullamore tent

NEWS 12 August 2026

Third application window opens for ACRES landscape actions

Third application window opens for ACRES landscape actions

Third application window opens for ACRES landscape actions

SCHEMES 12 August 2026

Minister called on to reconvene national fodder committee

Minister called on to reconvene national fodder committee

Minister called on to reconvene national fodder committee

NEWS 10 August 2026

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Minister Heydon launches gender-inclusive communications guide

Minister Heydon launches gender-inclusive communications guide

“Women are at the heart of Irish agriculture,” minister says as guide aims to promote more inclusive language and imagery in agricultural communications.

NEWS 29 July 2026

One in 300 non-EU beef shipments refused entry at Ireland’s borders

One in 300 non-EU beef shipments refused entry at Ireland’s borders

Over 30 consignments of non-EU beef turning up at Irish border posts have been refused entry into the country since 2022, equating to around one in every 300 shipments.

NEWS 29 July 2026

'I expect an increase' - Minister Heydon on 2027 agriculture budget

'I expect an increase' - Minister Heydon on 2027 agriculture budget

Minister Heydon’s demand comes against the backdrop of Government plans to levy the Department of Agriculture, and other departments, to fund a shortfall in money in the Department of Education.

NEWS 29 July 2026

Overview report for 46 catchments due next month

Overview report for 46 catchments due next month

Overview reports for the 46 main catchments will be soon available for derogation farmers, but detailed mini-catchment assessments aren't likely for eighteen months

NEWS 29 July 2026

Minister Heydon in the UK to strengthen Irish beef trade

Minister Heydon in the UK to strengthen Irish beef trade

Sustainability and quality standards are still key selling points for Irish beef in the UK.

NEWS 29 July 2026

Over 8,000 badgers culled in 2025 under TB programme

Over 8,000 badgers culled in 2025 under TB programme

Almost 20,000 badgers have been vaccinated against TB since the launch of large-scale vaccination in late 2019, the Minister for Agriculture has said.

NEWS 29 July 2026

Spotlight on non-farmers buying land

Spotlight on non-farmers buying land

Government has been advised that several EU member states have already moved to restrict the sale of farmland to those not actively farming.

NEWS 29 July 2026

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