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Opinion: Heydon's first year sailed through mostly calm waters

Martin Heydon described becoming the Minister for Agriculture as the "dream job" for a Kildare farmer-come-politician. But how has his first year in office been?

NEWS 26 December 2025

Opinion: Heydon's first year sailed through mostly calm waters

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Opinion: Heydon's first year sailed through mostly calm waters

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