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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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AreaAll 1948Health 355Justice and Equality 230Agriculture 178Children and Youth Affairs 108Budgetary matters 100Economic Development and Industry 98Environment 85Community 84Education and Training 82Finance 72Foreign Affairs 64Housing 63Social Protection 49Energy and Natural Resources 47Employment 42EU Affairs 40Transport 39Public Expenditure and Reform 35Taxation 33Local Government 22Trade 22Communications 20Banking and Financial Institutions 15Heritage 13Sports and Recreation 12Development and Zoning 11Arts 8Tourism 8Marine 5Defence 3Gaeltacht 3Food 2
YearAll 19482026 1282025 3022024 2742023 1992022 1292021 1542020 2822019 1012018 1202017 942016 1642015 1
Register of Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Irish Children's Museum Ltd

Education and Training
Intended results

To understand objections to the planned development of the North Wing of Earlsfort Terrace for use as a children's science centre.

Register of Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Outhouse CLG

Health
Intended results

To raise concerns about the provision of healthcare to Trans people in Ireland

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Outhouse CLG" equals CRO name "OUTHOUSE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 255357) 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 Outhouse CLG

Justice and Equality
Intended results

To share key priorities and issues affecting the LGBTQ+ Community

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Outhouse CLG" equals CRO name "OUTHOUSE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 255357) 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 Outhouse CLG

Finance
Intended results

To secure budget allocations to ensure the safety, participation, and wellbeing of LGBTQ+ in budget 2026.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Outhouse CLG" equals CRO name "OUTHOUSE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 255357) 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 Lobbying2025-09-18

Lobbying return by The Asthma Society of Ireland

Health
Intended results

Raise awareness of PBS in the lead up to Budget 2026

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "The Asthma Society of Ireland" equals CRO name "ASTHMA SOCIETY OF IRELAND" (CRO 57125) 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 Lobbying2025-09-18

Lobbying return by Ruhama

Justice and Equality
Intended results

To attend the upcoming conference.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Ruhama" equals CRO name "RUHAMA" (CRO 209799) 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 Lobbying2025-09-18

Lobbying return by National Women's Council of Ireland

Budgetary matters
Intended results

To advocate for key inclusions for women and gender equality in Budget 2026, as outlined in NWC Pre-Budget Submission 2026

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

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.

Register of Lobbying2025-09-16

Lobbying return by Irish Association of Social Workers

Foreign Affairs
Intended results

We urgently call upon the government of Israel to fully lift the blockade on Gaza and to immediately allow safe, rapid, and unimpeded humanitarian aid. We call upon all parties to engage in negotiations in good faith towards an immediate and lasting ceasefire, and to ensure the…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Association of Social Workers" has no legal form. "IRISH ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS LIMITED" (CRO 347784) 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 Lobbying2025-09-16

Lobbying return by Irish Universities Association

Education and Training
Intended results

Sufficient funding for higher education pay awards, demographics, funding the future commitments and research infrastructure

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.