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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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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

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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 Lobbying2026-01-20

Lobbying return by Mental Health Reform

Health
Intended results

The purpose of this event was to highlight the contribution of mental health charities in the South-East. It offered an opportunity for public representatives, HSE staff, and mental health professionals to come together, connect, and hear directly from those delivering vital…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Mental Health Reform" equals CRO name "MENTAL HEALTH REFORM" (CRO 506850) 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 Lobbying2026-01-20

Lobbying return by Mental Health Reform

Health
Intended results

Legislative reforms, particularly in relation to MH Bill

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Mental Health Reform" equals CRO name "MENTAL HEALTH REFORM" (CRO 506850) 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 Lobbying2026-01-20

Lobbying return by The Psychological Society of Ireland

Health
Intended results

The PSI seeks to maintain engagement with Minister Mary Butler on the progression of the Mental Health Bill 2024, ensuring that the perspectives and expertise of psychologists inform its implementation, supporting effective, rights-based mental health care, and contributing to…

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Published name "The Psychological Society of Ireland" equals CRO name "THE PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF IRELAND" (CRO 110772) 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 Lobbying2026-01-20

Lobbying return by The Psychological Society of Ireland

Health
Intended results

The PSI seeks to secure Government investment in mental health through Budget 2026, including: increasing the mental health budget to 10% of total health expenditure, extending CAMHS eligibility to age 25 with dedicated Youth Transition Mental Health Teams, developing culturally…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "The Psychological Society of Ireland" equals CRO name "THE PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF IRELAND" (CRO 110772) 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 Lobbying2026-01-20

Lobbying return by The Psychological Society of Ireland

Health
Intended results

The PSI seeks to influence the Ministers to support Government investment in mental health through Budget 2026, including increasing funding to 10% of total health expenditure, extending CAMHS eligibility to 25 with Youth Transition Teams, funding culturally competent services,…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "The Psychological Society of Ireland" equals CRO name "THE PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF IRELAND" (CRO 110772) 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 Lobbying2026-01-20

Lobbying return by The Psychological Society of Ireland

Health
Intended results

The PSI seeks to engage Minister Mary Butler with the Society during the Annual Conference to promote awareness of psychology, strengthen relationships between the Department of Health and the PSI, and encourage dialogue on mental health policy and professional development…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "The Psychological Society of Ireland" equals CRO name "THE PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF IRELAND" (CRO 110772) 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 Lobbying2026-01-20

Lobbying return by The Psychological Society of Ireland

Health
Intended results

The PSI sought to engage Minister Mary Butler with the Annual Conference to raise awareness of psychology, strengthen links between the Department of Health and PSI, and encourage dialogue on mental health policy and professional development.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "The Psychological Society of Ireland" equals CRO name "THE PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF IRELAND" (CRO 110772) 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 Lobbying2026-01-20

Lobbying return by The Psychological Society of Ireland

Health
Intended results

The PSI aims to inform Ministers Mary Butler and Jennifer Carroll MacNeill about systemic challenges in children’s services, encourage timely, evidence-informed policy and service development, and ensure that government investment and reforms improve access, outcomes, and…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "The Psychological Society of Ireland" equals CRO name "THE PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF IRELAND" (CRO 110772) 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 Lobbying2026-01-19

Lobbying return by Pieta House

Health
Intended results

Statutory support for Pieta's self-harm and suicide intervention programmes and for full implementation of Sharing the Vision

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Published name "Pieta House" equals CRO name "PIETA HOUSE" (CRO 405780) 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 Lobbying2026-01-19

Lobbying return by The Alzheimer Society of Ireland

Health
Intended results

To find out more about the All-Party Oireachtas Group on Dementia, dementia-specific asks for supports and services ahead of Budget Day 2026 and creating awareness of needs of people impacted by dementia

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Published name "The Alzheimer Society of Ireland" equals CRO name "THE ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF IRELAND" (CRO 102700) 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 Lobbying2026-01-19

Lobbying return by The Alzheimer Society of Ireland

Health
Intended results

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland staff team, alongside our dedicated advocates and members of the All-Party Oireachtas Group on Dementia aimed to encourage members of the Oireachtas to support the Christmas Jumper fundraising and awareness event and campaign for The ASI.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "The Alzheimer Society of Ireland" equals CRO name "THE ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF IRELAND" (CRO 102700) 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 Lobbying2026-01-19

Lobbying return by The Alzheimer Society of Ireland

Health
Intended results

To highlight that the proposed withdrawal of funding from the blister pack scheme would risk placing a new monthly cost on older people, those living with dementia, and family carers.::To encourage a collaborative approach to resolving this issue and to demonstrate that the…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "The Alzheimer Society of Ireland" equals CRO name "THE ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF IRELAND" (CRO 102700) 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.