News & Statements
Prominent Farm Voices Back Heather Humphreys for President – Heydon
Fine Gael’s Director of Elections, Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon, has welcomed the powerful endorsement of Heather Humphreys by eight former Presidents of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA), calling it "a momentous show of trust from some of rural Ireland’s most prominent farming voices."
Social Democrats want to undermine Irish family farms – Heydon
The Irish family farm model would be decimated by the Social Democrats plans to undermine farm succession and saddle family farms with significant inheritance tax bills, Fine Gael spokesperson on agriculture and Kildare South T.D. Martin Heydon has said.
New Cabinet Committee on Water a firm Fine Gael commitment to farmers – Heydon
The establishment of a Cabinet Committee on Water Quality is a firm commitment to farmers of Fine Gael’s intention to leave no stone unturned in retaining the nitrates derogation, Minister Martin Heydon has stated.
Statement from Minister Martin Heydon on Straw Incorporation Measure
I welcome the decision today to reinstate the Straw Incorporation Measure (SIM)/straw chopping scheme following discussions between Minister McConalogue and the farm organisations.
Full steam ahead as Diageo secure all clear to build Newbridge brewery – Heydon
Kildare South Fine Gael TD and Minister of State in the Department of Agriculture, Martin Heydon, has welcomed confirmation that Guinness brewer and drinks giant, Diageo, will now proceed with construction of its new €200million brewery in Newbridge.
National Flag to fly on St Brigid’s public holiday – Heydon
Kildare South Fine Gael TD and Minister Martin Heydon has received confirmation from the office of the Taoiseach that the National Flag will be flown on our new public holiday in honour of St. Brigid.
An Bord Pleanála decision to uphold permission for Diageo Newbridge Brewery welcome – Heydon
Kildare South Fine Gael TD and Minister Martin Heydon has welcomed the decision of An Bord Pleanála to uphold the granting of planning permission by Kildare County Council to Diageo for a state of art brewery in Newbridge, Co. Kildare.
Reckless language from Sinn Féin about ‘taking out’ Justice Minister is damaging and unacceptable – Heydon
Incendiary and reckless language from Sinn Féin TDs about taking out the Justice Minister in the aftermath of the deplorable violence in Dublin is extremely damaging and unhelpful, a Fine Gael Minister has said.
Sinn Féin’s claim live on airwaves that local election expenses are filed to SIPO is completely wrong – Heydon
Third attempt to clear up 2019 local expenses declarations fall flat for Mary Lou McDonald’s party
Sinn Féin hypocrisy on climate action is staggering – Heydon
Sinn Féin’s hypocrisy on climate change is staggering and knows no bounds, a Fine Gael Minister has said.