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Politician · TD · 34th Dáil

Mary Butler

Fianna Fáil

Constituency / panel
Waterford
Membership
2024-11-29 → current
Office
Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach with special responsibility as Government Chief Whip; and the Department of Health with responsibility for Mental Health (2025-01-23 → current)
Committees
6 current — Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight (Dáil Éireann); Committee on Remit Oversight (Dáil Éireann); …
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Declared items
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CRO-matched interests
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Awards to declared companies
2264
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
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SIPO donation records
414 of 422 divisions
98%
Vote participation

Lobbying returns

Returns filed on the Register of Lobbying, newest first, with the policy area and intended results as the lobbyist published them.

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Register of Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Treoir (Federation of Services for Unmarried Parents and their Children)

Health
Intended results

Introduction to Kinship Care Ireland, outline necessity for cross-departmental response to kinship care policy, key ask for outcomes and Budgets to consider: removal of means test for medical cards for children in kinship care, prioritised/access to assessments, interventions…

Register of Lobbying2026-05-20

Lobbying return by Irish Penal Reform Trust

Health
Intended results

Miinisters to convene a high-level stakeholder roundtable, including responsible agencies and advocates, to discuss the current situation and examine what short, medium and long-term actions can be taken.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Penal Reform Trust" equals CRO name "IRISH PENAL REFORM TRUST" (CRO 218442) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.

Register of Lobbying2026-05-20

Lobbying return by Reduced Risk Products Association Company Limited

Health
Intended results

The correspondence referenced European analysis suggesting a substantial proportion of vaping products circulating within the EU may be entering through irregular or illegal channels. It warned that weak enforcement, cross-border purchasing and online sales create risks for…

Register of Lobbying2026-05-20

Lobbying return by Reduced Risk Products Association Company Limited

Health
Intended results

The correspondence warned the Bill could push adult smokers back to cigarettes and fuel an illegal market. Over 350,000 adults vape in Ireland, with more than half having quit smoking entirely, yet the Bill would effectively ban the flavours used by 97% of adult vapers.…

Register of Lobbying2026-05-20

Lobbying return by Irish Council for Psychotherapy

Health
Intended results

ICP lobbied to pause & revisit the proposed CORU Standards. ICP’s aim was to establish a Joint Working Group with the Department of Health to co-develop standards that protect the public while respecting the unique nature of psychotherapy. ICP sought more flexible, proportionate…

Register of Lobbying2026-05-19

Lobbying return by Irish Cancer Society

Health
Intended results

Build awareness among Oireachtas members on sunbed harms::Support on the Irish Cancer Society recommendation to ban commercial sunbed use

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Cancer Society" equals CRO name "IRISH CANCER SOCIETY" (CRO 20868) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.

Register of Lobbying2026-05-19

Lobbying return by Irish Cancer Society

Health
Intended results

Raise awareness of the impact of cancer in each constituency across Ireland::Seek support from Oireachtas members for improved services for people impacted by cancer

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Cancer Society" equals CRO name "IRISH CANCER SOCIETY" (CRO 20868) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.

Register of Lobbying2026-05-19

Lobbying return by Arthritis Ireland

Health
Intended results

Encourage attendance at a briefing session in the Leinster House AV room on April 22nd 2026, to discuss the findings of the Arthritis in Ireland: The Lived Reality 2026 research report and create awareness and draw attention to the lived experiences of those affected and support…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Arthritis Ireland" equals CRO name "ARTHRITIS IRELAND" (CRO 78931) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.

Register of Lobbying2026-05-18

Lobbying return by Suicide or Survive

Health
Intended results

Mary Butler, Government Chief Whip and Minister for Mental Health would officially launch our To highlight the value of the programmes provided by Suicide or Survive in the area of suicide prevention. These include Eden Programme, Anchor, Minding Me and Wellness Workshops.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Suicide or Survive" equals CRO name "SUICIDE OR SURVIVE" (CRO 397632) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.

Register of Lobbying2026-05-07

Lobbying return by Think Bodywhys CLG

Health
Intended results

Awareness of Think Bodywhys CLG and the services they provide. Assistance with service provision.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Think Bodywhys CLG" equals CRO name "THINK BODYWHYS COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 236310) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.

Register of Lobbying2026-04-29

Lobbying return by Aware

Health
Intended results

Better links with Statutory services and opportunities to engage with the HSE to secure increased funding for our services.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Aware" equals CRO name "AWARE" (CRO 235838) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.