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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

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 Lobbying2024-09-03

Lobbying return by Care Alliance Ireland

Health
Intended results

Increased funding/improved policy/ better outcomes for family carers across the country as part of the budgetary process.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Care Alliance Ireland" equals CRO name "CARE ALLIANCE IRELAND" (CRO 461315) 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 Lobbying2024-09-03

Lobbying return by The Open Doors Initiative

Employment
Intended results

Shared above submissions to a wide range of public representatives to support changes in employment policy.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "The Open Doors Initiative" equals CRO name "THE OPEN DOORS INITIATIVE" (CRO 665789) 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 Lobbying2024-09-02

Lobbying return by Children in Hospital Ireland

Health
Intended results

Support for the CIH pre budget submission which called for additional resources to be allocated to support parents when they have a child in hospital.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Children in Hospital Ireland" equals CRO name "CHILDREN IN HOSPITAL IRELAND" (CRO 297192) 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 Lobbying2024-09-02

Lobbying return by Aware

Health
Intended results

To advise the Minister of our plans to introduce counselling services and request funding to support our plans . I also invited the Minister to officially open the Solace cafe later this year.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Aware" equals CRO name "AWARE" (CRO 235838) 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 Lobbying2024-09-02

Lobbying return by Waterford & South Tipperary Community Youth Service

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

To increase funding to the Youth Sector by 8%

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Waterford & South Tipperary Community Youth Service" has no legal form. "WATERFORD AND SOUTH TIPPERARY COMMUNITY YOUTH SERVICE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 231354) 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 Lobbying2024-08-30

Lobbying return by Neurological Alliance of Ireland

Health
Intended results

Raising awareness and support for the delivery of commitments to neurological care outlined in Budget 2022 and Budget 2023 Raising awareness and support for future further investment in neurological care services, including in Budget 2025::Increased awareness of the needs of…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Neurological Alliance of Ireland" has no legal form. "NEUROLOGICAL ALLIANCE OF IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 366603) 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 Lobbying2024-08-30

Lobbying return by Rosetta Care Ltd

Health
Intended results

A stabilisation fund to be provided to Nursing Homes receiving the lowest amount of funding in the state per resident per week.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Rosetta Care Ltd" equals CRO name "ROSETTA CARE LIMITED" (CRO 695793) 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 Lobbying2024-08-30

Lobbying return by Rosetta Care Ltd

Justice and Equality
Intended results

The Alliance Supporting Nursing Homes being registered for a Garda Vetting Portal for its member nursing homes to be run on a non for profit basis.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Rosetta Care Ltd" equals CRO name "ROSETTA CARE LIMITED" (CRO 695793) 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 Lobbying2024-08-30

Lobbying return by The Union of Students in Ireland

Education and Training
Intended results

To lobby all members of the oireactas on the demands and needs that face students and what must be included in the 2025 budget

Register of Lobbying2024-08-29

Lobbying return by Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber

Budgetary matters
Intended results

Incentives to Attract Skilled Professionals: Introduce targeted tax credits to attract Irish professionals working abroad back to Ireland, particularly in areas where skills shortages are most acute. This could include tax relief on rent paid during the first year, offset…

Register of Lobbying2024-08-29

Lobbying return by Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber

Budgetary matters
Intended results

Increased investment in this institution is necessary to establish it as a leading centre of education that attracts employers to the region and mitigates brain drain.

Register of Lobbying2024-08-29

Lobbying return by Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber

Budgetary matters
Intended results

continued investment in both the development and maintenance of Transport & Leisure Infrastructure facilities is paramount to nurturing a strong, healthy, and connected community.

Register of Lobbying2024-08-29

Lobbying return by Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber

Budgetary matters
Intended results

Flexible Renovation Grants and Enhanced Capital Allowances: Implement flexible grants to renovate vacant properties, coupled with enhanced capital allowances to tackle dereliction. While repurposing premises is necessary, it is crucial to maintain commercial use on ground…

Register of Lobbying2024-08-29

Lobbying return by Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber

Budgetary matters
Intended results

We recommend pausing the increases in statutory sick pay and parents' leave until the new minimum wage is agreed upon, to allow businesses to better manage these financial pressures.