Martin Heydon
Martin Heydon is the Minister for Agriculture in Ireland, known for his leadership in agricultural policies and response to crises affecting the poultry industry, such as the recent avian influenza outbreak that prompted new housing regulations for poultry and captive birds.
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Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has placed a senior vet on a State board despite an industrial tribunal finding that he engaged in 'intimidating' and 'patronising' actions towards a whistleblower.
Minister appoints vet found to have engaged in ‘intimidating’ behaviour to State board – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-05-28
Martin Heydon is the Minister for Agriculture who supported Larry Murrin during the protests.
Farmer protest against Bord Bia chairman Larry Murrin ends – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-02Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon is due to brief his Cabinet colleagues on the process.
Phil Hogan cleared by department for UN agency role – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-02
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has made a formal complaint to gardaí regarding a protest against Bord Bia chairman Larry Murrin.
Martin Heydon complains to Garda after protest against Bord Bia chairman – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-02
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon is facing protests over the chairman of Bord Bia.
Farmers say they will not back down over calls for removal of Bord Bia chairman – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-28
Martin Heydon is the Minister for Agriculture who is being protested against due to the ongoing beef import issues.
how far are farmers willing to go over Brazilian beef? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-26
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon backed Larry Murrin's position on the Brazilian beef imports.
Protest targeting Bord Bia over chairman’s Brazilian beef imports ‘very disappointing’, Minister says – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-08
Martin Heydon stood firmly behind the Bord Bia chairman in the face of demands for his resignation.
U2’s Larry Mullen plays a blinder at the agriculture committee – surely some mistake? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-07
Martin Heydon will be in San Francisco during the St Patrick’s Day events.
Is sending Verona Murphy off to Los Angeles really in the national interest? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-01
Martin Heydon was ready with his response as he was ready to continue the annual St Brigid’s Day Dáil rivalry between Louth and Kildare.
A call from ‘Death’ turns a junior minister into a detective – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-31
Martin Heydon is the Minister for Agriculture who backed Larry Murrin amidst calls for his removal.
Ireland’s economic model is smouldering and we’re standing around the parish pump – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-25
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon said exports of live cattle and sheep from Ireland would be affected but the sale of meat and dairy products to most overseas markets would continue.
Bluetongue virus confirmed in Republic for first time as case found in Wexford cattle – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-24
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon is involved in the discussions regarding Bord Bia's leadership and its impact on farmer confidence.
Bord Bia stands by chairman amid controversy over his company importing Brazilian beef – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-22
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon will discuss the implementation of the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme.
Cabinet set to approve €1bn fund to ‘unlock’ delays in new housing schemes – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-20
The Minister for Agriculture and Food, Martin Heydon, said new regulations aimed at improving transparency across the agri-food supply chain would come into force this year.
‘No urgency’ in tackling food price inflation, says farmers group – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-16
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon said concerns among farmers and consumers are 'entirely understandable'.
Mercosur could stop price increase for Irish beef and hit farmers’ profits, IFA hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-13
Martin Heydon is the Minister for Agriculture who led a trade mission to China regarding Irish beef.
China agrees to lift ban and reopen market for Irish beef imports – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-12
Martin Heydon is the Minister for Agriculture who announced a compulsory housing order for poultry due to avian flu.
Cathy Davey sings to turkeys locked up due to avian flu – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-23
Martin Heydon defended the practice of hunting foxes under existing regulations.
Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, Sinn Féin oppose Bill to ban fox hunting – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-18
The Minister hit back, saying there are 'no concerns from a human health perspective' and the derogation supports farmers to produce nutritious food crucial for public health.
Dr Tony Holohan claims public health ignored as Minister welcomes nitrates derogation – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-14
Martin Heydon was mentioned as the senior Minister represented by Noel Grealish.
Dáil deputies make their love for dogs (and cats) known in emotional animal welfare debate – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-11
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon expressed concern over the suspected bluetongue outbreak in Northern Ireland.
Bluetongue virus detected in cattle in Co Down, control measures in place – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-30
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon expressed sympathy for the flock owners affected by the bird flu outbreak.
Bird flu outbreak confirmed in Co Laois turkey flock – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-26Martin Heydon said there would be tensions and disagreements within the Coalition.
What next for Fine Gael and the Coalition after Paschal Donohoe? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-23
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon is to update Cabinet on outbreaks of avian flu.
Housing plan aims to deliver 90,000 ‘starter homes’ over five years – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-12Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon on Monday said the third outbreak 'underlines the ongoing risk to poultry and captive birds of avian influenza'.
Third recent bird flu outbreak confirmed in Republic – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-10Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon announced a compulsory housing order for poultry and captive birds.
Turkey farmers worry amid bird flu outbreaks – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-06
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon said the second such outbreak of the disease at a commercial turkey facility this week 'underlines the ongoing presence of avian influenza in wild birds across the country.'
Meath commercial turkey flock tests positive for bird flu in second case this week – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-05
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon said the avian influenza H5N1 disease poses no food safety risk to consumers of well-cooked poultry products.
Latest avian flu outbreak confirmed at Co Carlow turkey facility – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-05
Minister for Agriculture and Fine Gael TD Martin Heydon welcomed the move by Coimisiún na Meán to investigate the issue of independent commentators being on news programmes.
Jack Chambers rejects Sinn Féin claim he should have declared Fianna Fáil hired Ivan Yates – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-05
