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Fianna Fail ‘not target audience’ for newspaper budget article, says minister

One of the three Fine Gael junior ministers who wrote a newspaper op-ed that caused tensions within the coalition government has said they were articulating a long-standing party position on tax. Minister of State Martin Heydon and two other Fine ...

26 May 2023 at 13:21

National News

Government must act with coherence, Martin insists as he moves to cool tensions

Tanaiste Micheal Martin has moved to cool some tensions from within the Government by calling for coherence and “collective Cabinet responsibility”. It comes after three Fine Gael junior ministers wrote an opinion piece calling for full-time ...

26 May 2023 at 18:19

Local News

Donegal bird flu detection will have 'no trade implications for poultry industry'

Bird flu has been detected in a small backyard flock in Donegal. Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD, confirmed that there are no trade implications for the Irish poultry industry in relation to this detection, ...

01 Aug 2025 at 10:51

National News

Bird flu cases confirmed at Fota Wildlife Park

Cases of avian flu have been confirmed at Fota Wildlife Park in Cork. A vet at the park reported the deaths of several captive birds to the Department of Agriculture and samples were subsequently tested at the department’s veterinary ...

14 Oct 2025 at 21:18

National News

Bird flu outbreaks prompt housing orders for flocks in Ireland

Compulsory housing orders for all poultry and captive birds are due to come into force in Ireland on Monday. It comes after an outbreak of avian influenza was confirmed at a commercial turkey flock in County Carlow on Tuesday and ...

05 Nov 2025 at 19:44

Northern Ireland

‘Concern’ at three bird flu outbreaks early in high risk period – minister

The Government is continuing to monitor bird flu in flocks after three confirmed outbreaks early in the high risk period, the Agriculture Minister has said. Martin Heydon said it was of concern that the outbreaks had been ...

15 Nov 2025 at 16:43

Farm & Fishing

Over €2.7 million allocated for Donegal sheep farmers under welfare scheme

A total of €2,706,631 has been allocated for 2,919 sheep farmers in Donegal. The announcement was made by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon, under the 2025 National Sheep Welfare Scheme. ...

12 Nov 2025 at 07:02

National News

ALERT: Fota Wildlife Park closed to public as bird flu cases are confirmed

15 Oct 2025 at 09:12

Northern Ireland

Bluetongue vaccine to be allowed in Ireland next year

A bluetongue vaccine is to be allowed in Ireland in 2026, the Irish agriculture minister has said. Martin Heydon said on Wednesday that bluetongue vaccination will be allowed in cattle and sheep in Ireland next ...

17 Dec 2025 at 17:28

National News

Cross-border research project aims to tackle bovine TB

An all-island initiative to tackle bovine tuberculosis (bTB) is taking place as scientists work towards eradicating the disease. BTB incidence levels across Ireland are high, with 6% of herds in the Republic ...

16 Jan 2026 at 15:30

National News

Bluetongue virus detected in Co Wexford herd, minister says

An outbreak of bluetongue has been detected in County Wexford, the Minister for Agriculture has said. On Saturday, Martin Heydon confirmed that the disease which affects livestock including cattle and sheep ...

24 Jan 2026 at 16:20

National News

Farmers call for Bord Bia chairman to resign as they protest outside offices

Farmers will not have confidence in Bord Bia until its chairman resigns, the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has said. The IFA and the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association (ICMSA) have called for the ...

26 Jan 2026 at 15:52

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