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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 Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by mytaxi network Ireland (trading as FREE NOW)

Transport
Intended results

To inform elected representatives of Freenow by Lyft's acquisition of Lynk and Swift, and underline their continued commitment to Ireland's taxi sector.

Register of Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by daa plc

Transport
Intended results

Increase political stakeholders’ understanding of Dublin Airport’s development needs and garner support for infrastructure or policy decisions (by experiencing projects first-hand).

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "daa plc" equals CRO name "DAA PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY" (CRO 9401) 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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Transport
Intended results

Called for MetroLink, the DART+ programme, BusConnects and LUAS extensions to Finglas, Poolbeg and Bray to be fully funded, with clear timelines for delivery adhered to.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Transport
Intended results

Called for increased funding for housing delivery schemes, including the Croí Cónaithe Cities Scheme, Project Tosaigh and the First Home Scheme, to support an increase in housing supply in line with demand, particularly in the Greater Dublin Area.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-13

Lobbying return by UCD Students' Union Company Limited by Guarantee

Transport
Intended results

Increased reliability and frequency of Go Ahead routes servicing campus

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Published name "UCD Students' Union Company Limited by Guarantee" equals CRO name "UCD STUDENTS' UNION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 514900) 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 Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Shannon Group plc

Transport
Intended results

That a review of National Aviation Policy would take place with the goal of achieving balanced population and economic growth across Ireland. The successful outcome would be the balanced development in the regions, ensuring that growth is distributed more evenly throughout the…

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Published name "Shannon Group plc" equals CRO name "SHANNON GROUP, PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY" (CRO 548847) 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 Lobbying2025-05-20

Lobbying return by daa plc

Transport
Intended results

To secure support for key daa priorities (including the lifting of the passenger cap, the need to reclassify Dublin Airport as strategic infrastructure for planning purposes, and the need for deadlines for planning decisions), and inviting them to meet with daa to discuss these…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "daa plc" equals CRO name "DAA PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY" (CRO 9401) 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 Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by daa plc

Transport
Intended results

Secure support for daa priorities in the agreed Programme for Government, specifically policies that enhance Ireland’s connectivity, progress lifting of the passenger cap at Dublin Airport, re-classify Dublin Airport as Strategic Infrastructure, and support daa’s sustainability…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "daa plc" equals CRO name "DAA PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY" (CRO 9401) 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 Lobbying2025-01-17

Lobbying return by Irish Road Haulage Association

Transport
Intended results

Suggestions to address concerns. Discuss changes to legislation. Discuss cost issues further. Discuss exclusion of IRHA rep. Assist in advancing this critical matter. Clarity on industry issues. Address urgent issues due to Holyhead. Swift action to address the situation.…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Road Haulage Association" equals CRO name "IRISH ROAD HAULAGE ASSOCIATION" (CRO 43035) 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 Lobbying2024-10-17

Lobbying return by Cormac McKay

Transport
Intended results

I am raising serious concerns I have regarding the appointment of a senior public employee prematurely. This was very unwise considering the project has not been given approval by An bord pleanala and funds for the project have been secured this poor decision shows complete…

Register of Lobbying2024-01-19

Lobbying return by daa plc

Transport
Intended results

To inform Oireachtas members that Infrastructure Application was submitted

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "daa plc" equals CRO name "DAA PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY" (CRO 9401) 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 Lobbying2024-01-19

Lobbying return by daa plc

Transport
Intended results

To provide Oireachtas members with facts and information about our approach to aircraft noise management and the steps we are taking to minimise the impact of noise at Dublin Airport

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "daa plc" equals CRO name "DAA PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY" (CRO 9401) 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 Lobbying2024-01-16

Lobbying return by Lime Technologies

Transport
Intended results

E-bike expansion in Ireland - we would like to increase the number of shared e-bike services we operate in Ireland, with a focus on services in Dublin