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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

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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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AreaAll 2264Health 954Budgetary matters 133Agriculture 121Economic Development and Industry 117Children and Youth Affairs 102Justice and Equality 93Finance 71Education and Training 67Housing 67Taxation 65Environment 64Employment 51Community 45Energy and Natural Resources 38Tourism 35EU Affairs 34Social Protection 30Public Expenditure and Reform 27Transport 26Communications 18Banking and Financial Institutions 17Sports and Recreation 15Trade 14Foreign Affairs 13Local Government 13Food 12Development and Zoning 11Arts 4Marine 3Gaeltacht 2Heritage 2
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Register of Lobbying2019-01-17

Lobbying return by Simon Communities of Ireland

Housing
Intended results

Share experiences of the Simon Communities working on the frontline::Advocate for preventative measures and other solutions to the housing and homelessness crisis

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Simon Communities of Ireland" equals CRO name "SIMON COMMUNITIES OF IRELAND" (CRO 74038) 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 Lobbying2019-01-17

Lobbying return by Society of the Irish Motor Industry

Taxation
Intended results

For Budget 2019, key issues included: Adjustment to the VRT and Road Tax Bands for 2019 for WLTP tested cars; no negative taxation changes for diesel vehicles; extension of current VRT reliefs; increased investment in the EV Charging Infrastructure; measures that ensure Ireland…

Register of Lobbying2019-01-17

Lobbying return by National Adult Literacy Agency

Education and Training
Intended results

Inform and secure support from political parties and elected representatives for creating a new vision for adult literacy, numeracy and digital skills. Seeking support for a Plain Language bill/act.::Discuss creating a Whole-of-Government Strategy for literacy, numeracy and…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "National Adult Literacy Agency" equals CRO name "NATIONAL ADULT LITERACY AGENCY" (CRO 342807) 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 Lobbying2019-01-16

Lobbying return by The Alzheimer Society of Ireland

Health
Intended results

Gain support for increased investment in community supports for people living with dementia

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 Lobbying2019-01-15

Lobbying return by Christian Aid Ireland

Environment
Intended results

To ask the committee to question ESB’s continued reliance on Colombian coal at Moneypoint Power station

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Christian Aid Ireland" equals CRO name "CHRISTIAN AID IRELAND" (CRO 426928) 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 Lobbying2019-01-11

Lobbying return by Waterford Chamber of Commerce

Budgetary matters
Intended results

Motorway connection constructed between Mitchelstown or Cahir and Limerick, and Waterford and Cahir.::Establish a Technological University of the South East::Government funding of approximately €5 million euro be allocated to facilitate runway extension at Waterford…

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 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 Ibec

Food
Intended results

Communicate the Brexit challenge and the level of preparedness undertaken by the Irish agrifood sector

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Ibec" has no legal form. "IBEC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 8706) 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 Lobbying2018-09-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

Food
Intended results

Ensure understanding of the agri-food sector's policy recommendations in relation improving our cost competitiveness; Brexit response; Market diversification and market access; Sustainability; Innovation, skills & human capital

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Ibec" has no legal form. "IBEC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 8706) 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 Lobbying2018-09-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Investment in a discrete Advanced Manufacturing Centre with access to new technology and support skills development.::Maximise opportunities and tackle challenges under Brexit for medtech with mutual recognition of CE marking certificates and measures to avoid regulatory…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Ibec" has no legal form. "IBEC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 8706) 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 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