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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (2 Oct 2025)

Martin Heydon: Animal welfare is a key priority for me, as Minister, and for the Government. The Animal Welfare Grants Programme provides considerable support for animal welfare charities to assist them in their vital work in rescuing and re-homing animals. In November 2024, funding of almost €6 million was provided to 101 animal welfare charities nationwide including an award of €6,175 to...

Financial Resolutions 2025 - Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (8 Oct 2025)

Martin Heydon: Budget 2026 will make a robust contribution to the development and resilience of the agrifood, fisheries and forestry sectors. We have a strong economy that, thanks to the hard work of the Irish people, has weathered multiple crises. However, we are living through a time of economic uncertainty. It is essential that we take every measure to protect jobs and livelihoods. Irelands's...

Financial Resolutions 2025 - Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (8 Oct 2025)

Martin Heydon: That was based on modelling from June. The most recent modelling shows it is reducing.

Financial Resolutions 2025 - Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (8 Oct 2025)

Martin Heydon: We anticipate six new-----

Financial Resolutions 2025 - Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (8 Oct 2025)

Martin Heydon: No, that is not true.

Financial Resolutions 2025 - Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (8 Oct 2025)

Martin Heydon: I will share the modelling with the Deputy.

Financial Resolutions 2025 - Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (8 Oct 2025)

Martin Heydon: There is €50 million.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (9 Oct 2025)

Martin Heydon: The Deputy did not finish the first bit.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (9 Oct 2025)

Martin Heydon: The Deputy has not read it.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (9 Oct 2025)

Martin Heydon: Hear, hear.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 Oct 2025)

Martin Heydon: Shocking.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (7 Oct 2025)

Martin Heydon: The National Ploughing Association, who organise the annual National Ploughing Championships, have announced in recent days that the event will return to Screggan, Co. Offaly in 2026. The National Ploughing Association is an independent organisation and not under the remit of my department.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (7 Oct 2025)

Martin Heydon: Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) is a commercial state body established under the Greyhound Industry Act 1958 chiefly to control greyhound racing and to improve and develop the greyhound industry. RCÉ is a body corporate and a separate legal entity to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. The questions raised by the Deputy are an operational matter for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Tillage Sector (7 Oct 2025)

Martin Heydon: I fully recognise the challenges the tillage sector has faced in recent years, not least the challenging market outlook and downward price pressure this season. In light of this I have recently engaged directly with stakeholders to hear their concerns. This Government recognises the importance of the tillage sector and wants to grow the area under tillage crops to 400,000 hectares by...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy (7 Oct 2025)

Martin Heydon: On 16 July 2025, the European Commission launched its proposals for the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) and Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) for the period 2028 to 2034. These proposals represent a fundamental change in how the future CAP will operate. Pillars I and II are to be replaced by a single framework under the National and Regional...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (7 Oct 2025)

Martin Heydon: Animal welfare is a key priority for me as Minister and for the Government. I would like to acknowledge the important work carried out, often in very challenging circumstances, by animal welfare organisations and their dedicated volunteers and staff across Ireland. Animal welfare charities play a crucial role in helping animals in need, educating people, and raising public awareness about...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Public Sector Pensions (7 Oct 2025)

Martin Heydon: My Department will also liaise with the National Shared Services Office (NSSO) on this matter, as the NSSO has responsibility for the payment of pensions to former civil servants. I would like to assure the Deputy that my Department will look into this request and contact the person directly to assist with this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Services (7 Oct 2025)

Martin Heydon: The figures below were extracted as per 01/10/2025. The table includes veterinary inspectors employed by the Department, as of 28 September 2025 (Closest Data Extract Date) and as of the 30 September 2021, with headcount number and gender percentage figures in tabular form as requested. Calendar Day Grade Description Gender Headcount % of Total Count...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (7 Oct 2025)

Martin Heydon: Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) is a commercial state body established under the Greyhound Industry Act 1958 chiefly to control greyhound racing and to improve and develop the greyhound industry. RCÉ is a body corporate and a separate legal entity to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. The question raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Slaughtering (7 Oct 2025)

Martin Heydon: Currently there is no facility in the State approved to slaughter equines. My Department is committed to the establishment of an equine slaughter facility. Approval to operate as an equine slaughter premises, similar to all meat food business operator applications, is a two-stage process. The first step is the submission of a Notification of Intent. If all of the documentation is correct, and...