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Agriculture: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (10 Oct 2012)

Martin Heydon: ...on Agriculture, Food and the Marine representatives from the food and drink industry set out the position of that industry and brought home to us its rank and importance in the economy in comparison with farming and agriculture. The Irish agrifood sector provides one out of every eight jobs in the Irish company. The point was made yesterday that one out of every eight jobs in the German...

An Bille um an Aonú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Leanaí) 2012: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Sep 2012)

Martin Heydon: ...Something struck me in that regard during the referendum on the fiscal compact. One section of society came out strongly in favour of that referendum, the agricultural sector. All the different farming organisations, the IFA with over 90,000 members, the ICSA, the ICMSA and Macra na Feirme all came out in full support of it. A handful of farmers in the midlands set up an organisation...

Animal Health and Welfare Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (19 Sep 2012)

Martin Heydon: ...This is the scale we are dealing with and it is over and beyond agriculture. It is about the overall economy because agriculture feeds into every community. When I first heard about the Bill from a farming point of view I had concerns because one thinks of regulation, red tape and more inspections. Farmers need to take great comfort from the fact that huge strides have been made in...

Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Apr 2012)

Martin Heydon: ...rural background and a farmer, I believe that the ratification of this treaty is vital to the continued strong performance of our agricultural sectors. This has already been recognised by the main farming groups such as the IFA, ICMSA and Macra na Feirme, which have already announced their support for a "Yes" vote and the active campaigning of their substantial membership to vote "Yes"....

Written Answers — Milk Quota: Milk Quota (22 Feb 2012)

Martin Heydon: Question 221: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine outside of milk production farm partnerships, the number of other farm partnerships there are here at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10224/12]

Finance Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Feb 2012)

Martin Heydon: ...The Minister for Finance and his Department deserve great credit for taking on board these points from the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Before I entered this House, I was a young farmer. In 1998, many of those who attended agricultural college with me went on to learn a trade for four years making good money on building sites as their parents were still active in farming...

Food Industry (14 Dec 2011)

Martin Heydon: ...are in the process of making decisions to move forward. In addition, the protection of the 90% agricultural relief and the suckler welfare scheme are very welcome. I see great merit in encouraging farming partnerships, which offer many positive benefits. However, we must also be cognisant of the pitfalls that may arise in this regard. While such arrangements are no different from any...

Reform of the Common Agricultural Policy: Motion (14 Sep 2011)

Martin Heydon: ...for other aspects of the economy that are possible. Given that savings of more than €150 million to €200 million still need to be found in the Department this year, it is even more vital. No farmer wants to survive on direct payments. I made the point in the House previously. Farmers wish to reach a point where their produce generates an optimum return. Until we get to that stage,...

Agriculture: Motion (24 May 2011)

Martin Heydon: ...and suitability of our climate while concentrating on what we are good at, agriculture is an obvious sector with which to start. However, to do so we must ensure that the primary producer - the farmer - is able to make a viable income from the land. As someone who has a mixed farming enterprise in south County Kildare, I am all too aware of the challenge it is for a beef and grain...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (17 May 2011)

Martin Heydon: Question 434: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Kildare may expect to receive payments under the farm improvements scheme; the reason for the delay; and if a Department official will be assigned to liaise with the person to resolve any outstanding issues. [11335/11]