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Politician · TD · 34th Dáil

Mary Lou McDonald

Sinn Féin

Constituency / panel
Dublin Central
Membership
2024-11-29 → current
1
Declared items
0
CRO-matched interests
0
Awards to declared companies
1948
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
6
SIPO donation records
160 of 422 divisions
38%
Vote participation

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SIPO donation reports 6

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 Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability

Budgetary matters
Intended results

A meeting with the Taoiseach, to address issues raised in the letter, and for steps to be taken to advance disability rights in the next Programme for Government

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability" has no legal form. "NATIONAL FEDERATION OF VOLUNTARY SERVICE PROVIDERS SUPPORTING PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 330650) 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 Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability

Budgetary matters
Intended results

Sufficient resourcing for disability in Budget 2025

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability" has no legal form. "NATIONAL FEDERATION OF VOLUNTARY SERVICE PROVIDERS SUPPORTING PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 330650) 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 Lobbying2025-01-20

Lobbying return by Avista

Budgetary matters
Intended results

Avista asked the government to focus on the eight main areas outlined below to ensure over 3,000 supported individuals with disabilities in Dublin, Limerick and North Tipperary/Offaly are included in Government discussions for future national spending.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Avista" has no legal form. "AVISTA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 527694) 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 Lobbying2025-01-18

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Budgetary matters
Intended results

To highlight area's of concern by submitting a Pre-Budget 2025 Submission as requested by the Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine.::To seek support for the sustainable development of the agriculture and farming sector::To highlight that difficult weather conditions,…

Register of Lobbying2025-01-16

Lobbying return by Fórsa trade union

Budgetary matters
Intended results

Asked senior spokespeople for political parties / Government formation negotiation teams to commit to policies which would see increased State action on the cost of living.

Register of Lobbying2025-01-16

Lobbying return by European Anti-Poverty Network Ireland

Budgetary matters
Intended results

To share EAPN Ireland's priorities for the next Government, and call on candidates and parties to adopt a range of commitments, and to deliver on them should they form the next Government, covering eight key areas: Systemic Change; Income Adequacy; Inclusive Labour Markets;…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "European Anti-Poverty Network Ireland" has no legal form. "EUROPEAN ANTI-POVERTY NETWORK IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 214663) 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 Lobbying2024-09-20

Lobbying return by Family Carers Ireland

Budgetary matters
Intended results

Support for FCI budget 2025 proposal to better support Family Carers in Ireland

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Family Carers Ireland" equals CRO name "FAMILY CARERS IRELAND" (CRO 572819) 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 Lobbying2024-09-20

Lobbying return by Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA)

Budgetary matters
Intended results

That the organisations within the disability sector would be funded appropriately to enable them to provide vital services on behalf of the state.

Register of Lobbying2024-09-04

Lobbying return by Avista

Budgetary matters
Intended results

Call for government to create an inclusive budget that supports people with disabilities.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Avista" has no legal form. "AVISTA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 527694) 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 Lobbying2024-07-31

Lobbying return by Avista

Budgetary matters
Intended results

Work alongside other similar organisations to ensure Disability Services are strongly considered in the upcoming budget

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Avista" has no legal form. "AVISTA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 527694) 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 Lobbying2024-03-12

Lobbying return by Irish Hairdressers Federation

Budgetary matters
Intended results

Raising awareness of our industry's challenges at local level ensures that the government understands the widespread impact on businesses nationwide.