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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 — Business Committee (Dáil Éireann); Committee on Standing Orders and Dáil Reform; …
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Declared items
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CRO-matched interests
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Awards to declared companies
2265
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
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SIPO donation records

Lobbying returns

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

Register of Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Ireland Active

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

Have the government allocate ring-fenced funding for local authority swimming pools. ::For the government to introduce a tax credit for Gym and swim memberships.::Met with Minister Robert Troy with the Insurance Alliance in government buildings to discuss insurance reform.

Register of Lobbying2025-05-19

Lobbying return by Gaelic Players Association

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

To inform named individuals of content of an independent Indecon Report, commissioned by the GPA, which examines the economic impact on inter-county Gaelic players.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Gaelic Players Association" has no legal form. "GAELIC PLAYERS ASSOCIATION DESIGNATED ACTIVITY COMPANY" (CRO 535228) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.

Register of Lobbying2025-05-14

Lobbying return by Tramore Water Centre Group CLG

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

Approval of funding application

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Tramore Water Centre Group CLG" equals CRO name "TRAMORE WATER CENTRE GROUP COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 190486) 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 Lobbying2025-01-18

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

To propose that a higher payment rate for farmers is implemented beyond the standard own-work rate of the Walks Scheme, and extend the scheme beyond MAP areas. This increased compensation reflects the additional challenges and ensures that farmers are adequately rewarded for…

Register of Lobbying2025-01-15

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

To highlight that it is important all 150 walks are established without delay. The 80 walks previously promised are still not fully up and running.::That maintenance grants for new and existing walks must be provided.::To emphasise that there needs to be greater promotion and…

Register of Lobbying2025-01-15

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

To propose that landowners and IFA must be consulted::- In advance of route selection and the publication of a defined route corridor.::- In protecting the integrity of farm holdings and using all available public lands.::- In ensuring landowners are indemnified against any…

Register of Lobbying2024-09-24

Lobbying return by Tramore Water Centre Group CLG

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

Receipt of sports Capital grant for Splashworld planned refurbishnment works

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Tramore Water Centre Group CLG" equals CRO name "TRAMORE WATER CENTRE GROUP COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 190486) 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 Lobbying2024-05-20

Lobbying return by Waterford Chamber of Commerce

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

Waterford and South East Councillors and Elected Representatives to ask Government to support the South East application to host the World Rally Championship.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Waterford Chamber of Commerce" equals CRO name "WATERFORD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE" (CRO 130123) 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 Lobbying2024-01-17

Lobbying return by Tramore Water Centre Group CLG

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

Positive funding outcome

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Tramore Water Centre Group CLG" equals CRO name "TRAMORE WATER CENTRE GROUP COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 190486) 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 Lobbying2020-08-29

Lobbying return by Irish Harness Racing Association

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

For the IHRA to restart its racing season

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Harness Racing Association" has no legal form. "IRISH HARNESS RACING ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 561325) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.

Register of Lobbying2019-05-21

Lobbying return by VGL Support Services Ireland Limited

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

Highlight the legal implications of implmenting the proposed legislation titled 'The Prohibition of Above-Cost Ticket Touting Bill 2017' may have on irish public policy

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "VGL Support Services Ireland Limited" equals CRO name "VGL SUPPORT SERVICES IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 534029) 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 Lobbying2019-01-08

Lobbying return by VGL Support Services Ireland Limited

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

Highlight the legal implications of implmenting the proposed legislation titled 'The Prohibition of Above-Cost Ticket Touting Bill 2017' may have on irish public policy

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "VGL Support Services Ireland Limited" equals CRO name "VGL SUPPORT SERVICES IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 534029) 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 Lobbying2018-09-21

Lobbying return by Hume Brophy

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

Outline the role that a secondary ticketing market can play in support of greater public accessibility to sporting and cultural events::Highlight the impact that the Prohibition of Above-cost Ticket Touting Bill 2017 could have on Ireland's secondary ticketing market