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🇮🇪 Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine, Fine Gael TD for Kildare South, and proud Lilywhite. Instagram: martinheydontd

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Martin Heydon
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Congratulations to @HHumphreysFG on securing the Fine Gael nomination for the presidential election. Heather has all of the qualities required to be our 10th Uachtarán na hÉireann. As @FineGael Director of Elections,I look forward to working with Heather on the campaign ahead🇮🇪
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Martin Heydon
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Great news for South Kildare with confirmation that Diageo are to seek to more than double the capacity of its brewery in Newbridge. As Minister for Agriculture, I’m committed to growing the economic value of our food & drink sector, and the jobs associated with that.
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RT @SimonHarrisTD: A deal between the EU and US provides much needed certainty. While Ireland regrets a baseline tariff of 15%, it is impo….
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RT @SenKidsIreland: Delighted to meet with Minister .Martin Heydon T.D. today. Our capital funding proposal to the HSE for €5 million in ca….
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RT @agriculture_ie: “Take time to reflect on the risks and hazards around your farm.” Watch Minister @martinheydonfg deliver a crucial mess….
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Martin Heydon
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The Common Agricultural Policy is vital to underpinning EU food security and Irish farming. The publication of proposals later today marks the start of a lengthy negotiation process. My priority throughout will be to ensure the best outcome for Irish farmers.
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Martin Heydon
2 months
Congratulations Brendan, very well deserved and a honour for Kildare.
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On behalf of Kildare GAA, we would like to congratulate Brendan Cawley on his appointment to referee the 2025 All-Ireland Football Final. Anyone who knows Brendan, or has worked alongside him, will agree that this moment was always a matter of when, not if. His dedication,
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RT @IrelandInEU: Minister @martinheydonfg is representing Ireland at AGRIFISH Council today. “A dedicated, ring-fenced budget and separate….
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RT @agriculture_ie: Minister Michael Healy-Rae visited the @Teagasc ‘Woodland for Water’ planting measures at Moorepark Campus last week. T….
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These measures comprise three hectares of native woodland established under the department’s Forestry Programme
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RT @agriculture_ie: The @FAO Director-General, QU Dongyu, met with Minister @martinheydonfg in advance of the 44th Session of the FAO Minis….
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Martin Heydon
2 months
Today I participated in the 6th African Union-European Union Agriculture Ministerial Conference, at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Rome. See here for more 👇
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Martin Heydon
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RT @GrowersGrain: Huge turnout by Tillage Farmers in the North East for the IGGG meeting on the Howard Farm . Minister's Helen McEntee and….
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Martin Heydon
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RT @IrishPostmaster: Great meeting in Newbridge with Minister @martinheydonfg. Postmaster Shane Dunne & IPU's Sandra Tormey discussed press….
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RT @agriculture_ie: Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine @martinheydonfg attended the North South Ministerial Council in Armagh on….
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RT @agriculture_ie: Minister @martinheydonfg visited the Republic of Korea and Japan last week. See why #irishbeef was at the heart of conv….
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Martin Heydon
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RT @IrelandatExpo: Ireland celebrated national day @expo2025japan. Minister @martinheydonfg spoke of Expo as ‘a beacon of hope in turbulent….
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Martin Heydon
3 months
A very special day in Osaka Japan today as I represented Govt at our National day at World Expo 25. Irelands pavilion Creativity Connecting People showcases the best of Irish culture and business to the world. Huge credit to Brian, Denise and all of the Irish team at Expo 25.
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Martin Heydon
3 months
Busy few days in Japan as part of my trade mission, promoting Irish agrifood and deepening diplomatic ties. Met my counter part, Japan’s agriculture Minister @shinjirokoiz and Health Minister Niki Hirobumi. Also welcomed 3 top Japanese chefs to the Int’l Irish Beef Chefs club🇯🇵🇮🇪
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RT @agriculture_ie: Take a look at the highlights of the #trademission in #Korea. @martinheydonfg has landed in #Japan to continue growing….
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