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Politician · TD · 34th Dáil

Mary Butler

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: 0
CRO-matched interests: 0
Awards to declared companies: 2264
Lobbying returns: 0
SIPO donation records: 98%
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Lobbying return by College of Psychiatrists of Ireland

Health

Intended results

- That the Bil for an amended Mental Heath Act will include the suggested wording for section 8(1)(b).This wording (i) is more protective of patient rights (as it is simpler & clearer for patients, families, legal representatives, mental health professionals, tribunals, courts);…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "College of Psychiatrists of Ireland" equals CRO name "COLLEGE OF PSYCHIATRISTS OF IRELAND" (CRO 644454) 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.

Lobbying return by National Women's Council of Ireland

Health

Intended results

Seek support for Government action and funding to address loneliness

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Published name "National Women's Council of Ireland" equals CRO name "NATIONAL WOMEN'S COUNCIL OF IRELAND" (CRO 241868) 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.

Lobbying return by Mental Health Reform

Budgetary matters

Intended results

Increased funding for mental health

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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.

Lobbying return by RWE Renewables Ireland (formerly Innogy Renewables Ireland Limited)

Energy and Natural Resources

Intended results

To share public consultation material with relevant elected reps

Lobbying return by RWE Renewables Ireland (formerly Innogy Renewables Ireland Limited)

Energy and Natural Resources

Intended results

To keep local elected representatives informed ahead of a public announcement and build support for the project

Lobbying return by Mental Health Ireland

Health

Intended results

Ongoing focus on Mental Health Promotion.

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Published name "Mental Health Ireland" equals CRO name "MENTAL HEALTH IRELAND" (CRO 24379) 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.

Lobbying return by Cuala Senior Care Limited

Health

Intended results

Secure meeting with local TD to discuss issues affecting home care sector in Waterford

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Cuala Senior Care Limited" equals CRO name "CUALA SENIOR CARE LIMITED" (CRO 413662) 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.

Lobbying return by Society of the Irish Motor Industry

Taxation

Intended results

Extension of all Electric Vehicle incentives at current levels, in particular the SEAI purchase grant and no increases in BIK on EVs. Increased Government support for EV charging infrastructure. No increases in VRT or Road Tax for new cars in 2023.

Lobbying return by Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland

Health

Intended results

Highlight contents of MFI 2023 Pre Budget Submission regarding sustainable supply of medicines in Ireland, raise awareness of medicines shortages in Ireland and offer solutions to mitigate against increasing medicines shortages

Lobbying return by Shine

Health

Intended results

Increased awareness of stigma and better government response to fight it,

Lobbying return by Shine

Health

Intended results

Increased awareness of lack of psychosis support and increased funding towards EIP programmes.

Lobbying return by Stratagem (NI) Ltd

Health

Intended results

Improved audiology and eye care services in the community

Lobbying return by HAIL - Housing Association for Integrated Living

Housing

Intended results

The purpose of the meeting was to highlight the work HAIL does to support people living with mental health difficulties and advocate for ongoing sustainable funding.

Lobbying return by Waterford & South Tipperary Community Youth Service

Children and Youth Affairs

Intended results

Representation to the minister on behalf of the sector asking for funding to be increased

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.

Lobbying return by Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - IACP

Health

Intended results

The Extension of Tax Relief as a Qualifying Expense to Counselling and Psychotherapy.::The application of a VAT Exemption to Counselling and Psychotherapy services which will create an equity between Counsellors/Psychotherapists and other allied health professionals.::The…