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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 Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by Vulcan Consulting Limited

Health
Intended results

To raise the profile of rare disease policy amongst Irish political stakeholders & seek updates on a range of rare disease policy matters.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Vulcan Consulting Limited" equals CRO name "VULCAN CONSULTING LIMITED" (CRO 578963) 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 Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

A submission outlining key areas for regional development to be progressed in the lifetime of the next government, including roads, housing and other crucial infrastructure deemed essential by the members of Cork Chamber

Register of Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Public Expenditure and Reform
Intended results

Members of the Cork Development Forum identified priorities for inclusion in the forthcoming Programme for Government to progress key developments in areas of transport, housing, infrastructure, and regional development.

Register of Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by Disability Federation of Ireland

Justice and Equality
Intended results

For political parties to adopt policies that advance disability inclusion in their General Election manifestos and in the next Programme for Government

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Disability Federation of Ireland" equals CRO name "DISABILITY FEDERATION OF IRELAND" (CRO 140948) 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 Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by Irish Cancer Society

Health
Intended results

To ask election candidates to sign the Irish Cancer Society General Election pledge.::To congratulate TD's on their election to the 34th Dáil and provide introduction.::To inform general election candidates of ICS election priorities.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Cancer Society" equals CRO name "IRISH CANCER SOCIETY" (CRO 20868) 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 Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by The Psychological Society of Ireland

Health
Intended results

Through the Pre-Budget Submission for Budget 2025, the PSI is urging the Government to: 1. Increase the Mental Health Budget to 10% of the Health Budget. 2. Full Implementation of Sharing the Vision National Mental Health Strategy. 3. Commit to Parity Between General and Mental…

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 Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by The Psychological Society of Ireland

Health
Intended results

Sent press release to Ministers and relevant T.D.s PSI's response to Budget 2025 outlining shortcomings and opportunities for greater investment

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 Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by The Psychological Society of Ireland

Health
Intended results

Letter to Minister of State for Mental Health, Minister Butler, to invite her to attend the PSI's Annual Conference 2024 in Athlone

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 Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by Reduced Risk Products Association Company Limited

Health
Intended results

To inform public representatives of the implications of proposed restrictions on flavoured vapes for adult vapers and for the health outlook of smokers who use vaping to quit or reduce their levels of smoking.

Register of Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by Irish Funds Industry Association CLG

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To discuss the Domestic and EU Legislative Agenda and share key priorities so as enhance the competitiveness of the Irish Funds Industry

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Funds Industry Association CLG" equals CRO name "IRISH FUNDS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 339784) 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 Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by Rehab Group

Public Expenditure and Reform
Intended results

Support for Rehab's priorities in our Pre-Budget Submission to address: Cost of Disability Housing and Independent Living Health and Mental Health Transport Employment activation Training and Education Assistive Technology Social care Funding and Reform of Disability…

Register of Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by Home and Community Care Ireland

Health
Intended results

For Minister of Older People & Mental Health Mary Butler to speak at HCCI's Annual Conference. ::For members to attend a HCCI briefing on home care delivery data in Leinster House. ::For members to attend HCCI's Annual Conference::To assist Right at Home (Home Care Providers)…

Register of Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by Home and Community Care Ireland

Health
Intended results

Secure an additional 500 employment permits for home carers.::Secure commitment from the Department of Health and HSE to develop a workforce strategy for home care. ::Secure funding for workforce measures (primarily increased wage & mileage/travel time payments) as part of the…

Register of Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by Home and Community Care Ireland

Health
Intended results

To secure commitments to home care policies in GE manifestos. ::To add issues facing the home care sector to the GE debate.::To inform members of the public of issues facing the home care sector. ::To support candidates who support the home care sector.::To secure commitments to…