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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
YearAll 22642026 2142025 3882024 3052023 2842022 2252021 2512020 1812019 1112018 1042017 1252016 76
Register of Lobbying2026-01-12

Lobbying return by Breaking Through Company Limited by Guarantee

Health
Intended results

To influence the Minister’s messaging and policy priorities so that: The unique needs of care-experienced young people are explicitly referenced in mental health strategies. Trauma-informed, accessible, and continuous mental health supports are prioritised. Systemic barriers…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Breaking Through Company Limited by Guarantee" equals CRO name "BREAKING THROUGH COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 321538) 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 Lobbying2026-01-07

Lobbying return by Polio Survivors Ireland

Health
Intended results

To highlight issues experienced by polio survivors, including limited access to public health services, medical cards, and cost of disability

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Polio Survivors Ireland" equals CRO name "Polio Survivors Ireland" (CRO 354283) 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 Lobbying2026-01-07

Lobbying return by Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation

Health
Intended results

Support from TDs and ministers to INMO members seeking the implementation of the 8 percent pay increase due to members working in Caredoc as per the Workplace Relations Commission's agreement 2023.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-05

Lobbying return by Ruhama

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Invite TD's and Senators to Ruhama's International Conference

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Ruhama" equals CRO name "RUHAMA" (CRO 209799) 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 Lobbying2025-12-18

Lobbying return by Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber

Housing
Intended results

Rental policy explicitly supports a balanced mix of housing supply, including tourism accommodation. Minimum tenancy periods be reviewed, with a three-year security model considered as a workable alternative. The cumulative impact of rental reforms and the short-term letting…

Register of Lobbying2025-12-18

Lobbying return by The CARI Foundation

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

Response from Minister to invitation to attend CARI's strategy.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "The CARI Foundation" equals CRO name "THE C.A.R.I. FOUNDATION" (CRO 148760) 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 Lobbying2025-12-04

Lobbying return by Waterford Intellectual Disability Association

Health
Intended results

Raise awareness of the funding challenges faced by our Organization

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Waterford Intellectual Disability Association" has no legal form. "WATERFORD INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 439556) 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 Lobbying2025-10-31

Lobbying return by Irish Hospital Consultants Association

Health
Intended results

To ensure the adoption of key principles in the restructuring of mental health services including a whole system approach, strengthening of corporate and clinical governance, ensuring regulatory compliance, and ring-fencing of the mental health budget.

Register of Lobbying2025-10-07

Lobbying return by Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber

Development and Zoning
Intended results

Housing grants are unintentionally hollowing out Dungarvan’s commercial heart. Ground-floor business premises are being lost to residential use. Currently retail/services squeezed out, reduced footfall and jobs, shrinking rates base, parking pressures.

Register of Lobbying2025-10-07

Lobbying return by Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

• Protect ground-floor commercial use in planning • Promote mixed-use development • Adjust zoning to preserve business premises • Incentivise businesses to stay and grow in town centres

Register of Lobbying2025-10-07

Lobbying return by Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

• Review grant criteria to reflect modern business structures • Clearer national guidance on contracting freelancers

Register of Lobbying2025-10-07

Lobbying return by Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber

Tourism
Intended results

• Support EU STTL Register – data first, decisions second • Decouple registration from planning permission • Resource LAs to enforce • Clarify grey areas (urban vs rural, legacy permissions) • Use Vacant Homes Tax as smarter, lighter-touch alternative