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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 Lobbying2022-09-19

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Finance
Intended results

Taxation measures to Support climate action::- If any percentage of the farm is dedicated to farm forestry, it should be defined as agricultural land and the CAT Agricultural Relief applied to the whole farm.::- Farm forestry is treated in a similar manner in relation to the…

Register of Lobbying2022-09-18

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Finance
Intended results

Exemption of Agricultural Land from Proposed Residential Zoned Land Tax::• The proposed Residential Zoned Land Tax will not apply to currently used agricultural land in a manner similar to the exemption provided under the Vacant Site Levy exemption.::• Intent of purpose…

Register of Lobbying2021-01-18

Lobbying return by Concern Worldwide

Finance
Intended results

The ODA would be recognized as an important budget issue and the allocated amount would not be reduced.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Concern Worldwide" equals CRO name "CONCERN WORLDWIDE" (CRO 39647) 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 Lobbying2021-01-13

Lobbying return by Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation

Finance
Intended results

• A plan for the next three years which would move forward in delivering a sustainable health service, and an end to any further recruitment embargoes on nurses and midwives. • A funded workforce plan and a commitment to immediately grow the nursing and midwifery workforce by a…

Register of Lobbying2020-09-18

Lobbying return by Ibec

Finance
Intended results

Ensure support for Financial Services Ireland's suggestions for Programme for Government on behalf of the financial services sector

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Ibec" has no legal form. "IBEC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 8706) 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 Lobbying2020-05-21

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Finance
Intended results

Farm Finance • The Future Growth Loan Scheme must be continued with the provision of additional funding to meet demand. • All banks should maximise the drawdown of European Investment Bank funding to make available low-cost finance to farmers.::Stamp Duty - • Agricultural…

Register of Lobbying2020-05-21

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Finance
Intended results

• Simplification and reduction in the compliance burden for registered lobby representatives.::• Introduction of similar registration obligations for unregistered groups (who have no employees).::• Access to Leinster House for registered lobbyists, similar to access available in…

Register of Lobbying2020-05-21

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Finance
Intended results

To demonstrate that IFA is completely opposed to an infringement on property rights and capping of the market value of land in the new Programme for Government.::IFA fully understands the need for increased house building. However, in our view the potential conflict with all…

Register of Lobbying2020-05-21

Lobbying return by MKC Communications

Finance
Intended results

To share a paper that included observations and ideas on a range of policy areas including Climate Action and the Environment, Transportation and Housing and Innovation, Enterprise and Education.::To assist in the prioritisation process to identify the most cost effective and…

Register of Lobbying2020-05-20

Lobbying return by The Irish Academy of Engineering

Finance
Intended results

To assist in the prioritisation process to identify the most cost effective and essential measures to be undertaken.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "The Irish Academy of Engineering" equals CRO name "THE IRISH ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING" (CRO 439234) 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 Lobbying2020-05-19

Lobbying return by Cheshire Ireland

Finance
Intended results

1. That the 1% funding cut proposed for disability service providers would be disregarded especially in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. 2. That the organisations' funding would be guaranteed for the year. 3. That the sector would be adequately funded and that this matter would…

Register of Lobbying2020-01-20

Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Finance
Intended results

Cut Capital Gains Tax to 20% for unlisted trading firms.::Outmatch the UK on Entrepreneur Relief by raising the lifetime limit to €15m.::Improve R&D incentives to boost innovation in Irish SMEs, including an upfront cash claim and a higher tax credit rate of 30%.::Reduce income…