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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 Lobbying2025-05-20

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 Lobbying2025-05-19

Lobbying return by CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

Implementation of relevant Report Card 2025 recommendations including the implementation of the International Protection Child Payment, measures to reduced the number of homeless families, the need to improve access to CAMHS, increased investment in early years and request to…

Register of Lobbying2025-05-19

Lobbying return by Nursing Homes Ireland

Health
Intended results

NHI wanted to stress upon the deputies contacted the critical importance of addressing the ongoing challenges faced by our ageing population that require nursing home care now and into the future and it is imperative it is included in the programme for government. NHI wish to…

Register of Lobbying2025-05-19

Lobbying return by Gaelic Players Association

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

To inform named individuals of content of an independent Indecon Report, commissioned by the GPA, which examines the economic impact on inter-county Gaelic players.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Gaelic Players Association" has no legal form. "GAELIC PLAYERS ASSOCIATION DESIGNATED ACTIVITY COMPANY" (CRO 535228) 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 Lobbying2025-05-19

Lobbying return by Gaelic Players Association

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

Educate the respective TDs of the contents of the Indecon Report and seek further support for inter-county players

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Gaelic Players Association" has no legal form. "GAELIC PLAYERS ASSOCIATION DESIGNATED ACTIVITY COMPANY" (CRO 535228) 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 Lobbying2025-05-19

Lobbying return by Alliance of Medicines for Ireland Company Limited by Guarantee

Health
Intended results

Inform relevant stakeholders of the EU's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive and its proposed EPR scheme, while also highlighting the associated impacts of the Directive on patient access to affordable medicines, and seeking a meeting to discuss the same.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Alliance of Medicines for Ireland Company Limited by Guarantee" equals CRO name "ALLIANCE OF MEDICINES FOR IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 602169) 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 Lobbying2025-05-16

Lobbying return by Irish Council for Civil Liberties

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Invite to attend press conference and photo call for the launch of a report on legacy investigations. ::Share new report on legacy issues and seek action to address key issues.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Council for Civil Liberties" has no legal form. "IRISH COUNCIL FOR CIVIL LIBERTIES COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 411471) 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 Lobbying2025-05-16

Lobbying return by Early Childhood Ireland

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

Understanding of a range of issues and better supports for children including the planned expansion of the Access and Inclusion Model (AIM)

Register of Lobbying2025-05-16

Lobbying return by Habitat for Humanity Ireland

Environment
Intended results

Informing local politicians that ReStore Glasnevin will open later in 2025 and engaging them in Habitat's work going forward.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Habitat for Humanity Ireland" equals CRO name "HABITAT FOR HUMANITY (IRELAND)" (CRO 362823) 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 Lobbying2025-05-16

Lobbying return by Sage Advocacy

Health
Intended results

To make members of the Oireachtas aware of services provided by Sage Advocacy to survivors of institutional abuse in advance of any forthcoming Dail debate.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Sage Advocacy" has no legal form. "SAGE ADVOCACY COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 610824) 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 Lobbying2025-05-15

Lobbying return by The Federation of Independent Retailers

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To introduce TDs elected in the 2024 Irish Election to the needs of independent retailers and the agenda of the Federation of Independent Retailers, particularly with regards to concern about costs of business, retail crime and our goal of the establishment of a Small Business…

Register of Lobbying2025-05-15

Lobbying return by Uplift

Justice and Equality
Intended results

that Sinn Féin is a party that is welcoming, inclusive and who listens to the experiences and expertise of transgender people and that the party supports policies that support transgender people and upholds trans rights.

Register of Lobbying2025-05-15

Lobbying return by SAFE Ireland National Social Change Agency CLG T/A SAFE Ireland

Community
Intended results

Provide expert advice on domestic violence

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "SAFE Ireland National Social Change Agency CLG T/A SAFE Ireland" equals CRO name "SAFE IRELAND NATIONAL SOCIAL CHANGE AGENCY COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 291205) 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 Lobbying2025-05-15

Lobbying return by Rare Diseases Ireland

Health
Intended results

Understanding of the rare disease landscape and the priorities of people living with rare diseases.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Rare Diseases Ireland" equals CRO name "RARE DISEASES IRELAND" (CRO 140743) 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 Lobbying2025-05-15

Lobbying return by GP Care For All

Health
Intended results

GPCareforAll wishes to raise the ongoing viability of our services due to the impact of the legislative changes introduced by section 1008A TCA 1997 of the Finance (No. 2) Act 2023. These changes will have a detrimental impact GPCareForAll and its ability to operate. The…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "GP Care For All" equals CRO name "GP CARE FOR ALL" (CRO 614078) 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.