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Politician · TD · 34th Dáil

Mary Lou McDonald

Sinn Féin

Constituency / panel
Dublin Central
Membership
2024-11-29 → current

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 College of Ireland

Education and Training
Intended results

Inclusion of NCI capital requirements in Budget 2025 and/or programme for Government

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "National College of Ireland" equals CRO name "NATIONAL COLLEGE OF IRELAND" (CRO 134303) 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 Lobbying2025-01-19

Lobbying return by Lir Communications Ltd

Education and Training
Intended results

Include in manifesto a commitment that any new children’s science centre will be developed through careful planning and collaboration with relevant stakeholders, while prioritising the educational needs of children and future generations.

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Published name "Lir Communications Ltd" equals CRO name "LIR COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED" (CRO 765391) 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 Lobbying2025-01-15

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Education and Training
Intended results

To highlight that the Teagasc Green Cert Course is a crucial qualification for young farmers in Ireland. Approving these courses for SUSI Grants would encourage more students to pursue agricultural education.

Register of Lobbying2025-01-13

Lobbying return by Dyslexia Association of Ireland

Education and Training
Intended results

To raise awareness of Oireachtas members on the urgent need for extra time for students with dyslexia and other learning difficulties when sitting State Exams (Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate) as part of the accommodations offered within the RACE (Reasonable Accommodations…

Register of Lobbying2025-01-08

Lobbying return by Irish Development Education Association

Education and Training
Intended results

As many TDs and Councillors running in the General Election to commit to being Global Education Champions as possible

Register of Lobbying2024-12-16

Lobbying return by INTO - Irish National Teachers' Organisation

Education and Training
Intended results

INTO members who voted to support these parties now expect to see these commitments (listed) in the programme for government. - Augment Special Education - Solve Teacher Supply - Support Teaching Workforce - Strengthen School Leadership - Expand School Funding -…

Register of Lobbying2024-09-20

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Education and Training
Intended results

To highlight that the Teagasc Green Cert Course is a crucial qualification for young farmers in Ireland. Approving these courses for SUSI Grants would encourage more students to pursue agricultural education.

Register of Lobbying2024-09-20

Lobbying return by Irish Universities Association

Education and Training
Intended results

Funding for higher education and research

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Universities Association" equals CRO name "IRISH UNIVERSITIES ASSOCIATION" (CRO 264534) 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 National Adult Literacy Agency

Education and Training
Intended results

We want local councillors to ensure the retention and expansion of adult literacy services, protection of in-person services generally, and implementation of the Adult Literacy for Life strategy. We want Members of the European Parliament to take adult literacy into account…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "National Adult Literacy Agency" equals CRO name "NATIONAL ADULT LITERACY AGENCY" (CRO 342807) 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 Lobbying2024-09-18

Lobbying return by National College of Ireland

Education and Training
Intended results

Consider NCI in Budget 2025 & request to government for a capital grant of €10 million

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "National College of Ireland" equals CRO name "NATIONAL COLLEGE OF IRELAND" (CRO 134303) 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 Lobbying2024-06-25

Lobbying return by INTO - Irish National Teachers' Organisation

Education and Training
Intended results

Members of the Oireachtas to attend the INTO National Lobby Day on 12 June 2024 to secure additional funding, strengthen school leadership and reduce class sizes in primary schools in Budget 2025.

Register of Lobbying2024-05-20

Lobbying return by National College of Ireland

Education and Training
Intended results

To discuss NCI impact on higher education in Dublin's inner city and beyond.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "National College of Ireland" equals CRO name "NATIONAL COLLEGE OF IRELAND" (CRO 134303) 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.