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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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Register of Lobbying2024-11-21

Lobbying return by UNICEF Ireland

Communications
Intended results

Endorsement of our election manifesto which outlines UNICEF Ireland’s Child Rights Election Manifesto outlines 10 urgent priorities grounded in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC)

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "UNICEF Ireland" equals CRO name "UNICEF IRELAND" (CRO 371124) 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 Lobbying2024-11-20

Lobbying return by Viatris Ireland

Health
Intended results

To provide an update on data in relation to ensuring patient access to best value options outlined in the HIQA analysis regarding the Health Service Executive (HSE) Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Programme.

Register of Lobbying2024-09-26

Lobbying return by National Traveller MABS

Finance
Intended results

T.D.'s and Senators to have a copy of the NTMABS research report 'Financial Unwellness' and to have it's findings considered as part of the Financial Literacy Strategy currently being prepared.

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 Lobbying2024-09-23

Lobbying return by Waterford Chamber of Commerce

Education and Training
Intended results

Government to approve the development of the proposed programmes in veterinary medicine, nursing and pharmacy at the South East Technological University (SETU).

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 Lobbying2024-09-21

Lobbying return by HUGG Healing Untold Grief Groups Company Limited by Guarantee

Health
Intended results

To give a true understanding of the scale of the problem of suicide in Ireland.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "HUGG Healing Untold Grief Groups Company Limited by Guarantee" equals CRO name "HUGG HEALING UNTOLD GRIEF GROUPS COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 640420) 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 Lobbying2024-09-21

Lobbying return by Social Innovation Growth Fund Ireland Limited trading as Rethink Ireland.

Community
Intended results

A better understanding of social innovation, and the power of philanthropy and encourage other government departments to utilise social innovation across their departments

Register of Lobbying2024-09-21

Lobbying return by Irish Hotels Federation

Tourism
Intended results

Action to offset escalating operating costs for hospitality businesses ::Reinstatement of the 9% VAT rate for hospitality food services ::A reduction in delays for issuing VISAs to job applicants with work permits::Additional supports for employees on off-the-job training…

Register of Lobbying2024-09-21

Lobbying return by Irish Council for Psychotherapy

Health
Intended results

ICP launched a Pre-Budget 2025 Submission to Government, & General Election Manifesto addressed to all political parties. Both documents include a call for the inclusion of specific commitments by all parties in health/mental health, education & finance. ICP calls on all…

Register of Lobbying2024-09-21

Lobbying return by Car Rental Council of Ireland

Taxation
Intended results

Re-instate the pre-2019 VAT equalisation measure in order to facilitate the short-term purchase/lease of cars to service the summer tourist market in Ireland.

Register of Lobbying2024-09-21

Lobbying return by Car Rental Council of Ireland

Transport
Intended results

to ensure that there are sufficient grid capacity and fast charging points in place nationally to facilitate the sustainable electrification of the car rental fleet.

Register of Lobbying2024-09-21

Lobbying return by Car Rental Council of Ireland

Finance
Intended results

That Government would use the leverage it has with incumbent insurers to deliver Reductions in liability premiums and Increased risk appetite and accelerate efforts to attract more liability underwriters into the Irish market.

Register of Lobbying2024-09-20

Lobbying return by Nursing Homes Ireland

Health
Intended results

NHI requested that the Minister record a short video for Nursing Homes week to express her support for Nursing Homes Week and highlighting the importance of ensuring quality care for older people in Ireland.

Register of Lobbying2024-09-20

Lobbying return by Mental Health Reform

Public Expenditure and Reform
Intended results

1. Increased funding for Core social welfare rates, Disability Allowance, National Advocacy Service ::2.Increased funding for mental helath, particularly in the areas of early intervention and prevention, youth mental health, the national clinical programmes for mental health…

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.