The Department of Agriculture says that "real progress has been made" since MinisterMartin Heydon assumed office in January, with just over €21 million, more than a third of the outstanding payments, cleared and paid.
Minister for AgricultureMartin Heydon has said he will lead a "full trade mission to the United States" next month ... Mr Heydon said he will attend "a number of significant political meetings in the first week in April" during the trade mission.
Minister for AgricultureMartin Heydon brought a memo to Cabinet this week on the issue, and said renewing the derogation is a key priority ... Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon said renewing the derogation is a key priority.