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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 Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by Family Carers Ireland

Community
Intended results

Raise issues affecting carers across Ireland with General Election candidates.::Seeking each party leader to endorse FCIs 10 Pledges for Family Carers Manifesto

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Family Carers Ireland" equals CRO name "FAMILY CARERS IRELAND" (CRO 572819) 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 Bank of Ireland Group plc

Banking and Financial Institutions
Intended results

To highlight the techniques used by fraudsters and criminals to target Irish consumers, to outline policy interventions that could prevent fraud, and to advocate for their prioritisation and inclusion in a Programme for Government.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Bank of Ireland Group plc" equals CRO name "BANK OF IRELAND GROUP PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY" (CRO 593672) 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 Unite the Union, Ireland Region

Employment
Intended results

For parties to support increase in minimum salary thresholds for those on existing contracts and to open the application process for family reunification to all holders of general employment permits.

Register of Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by Bank of Ireland Group plc

Banking and Financial Institutions
Intended results

To advocate for the inclusion in the EU Payment Services Regulation of a measure to ensure online advertising for financial products and services in the EU be reserved for financial service providers that are authorised by an EU competent authority, the introduction of a Shared…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Bank of Ireland Group plc" equals CRO name "BANK OF IRELAND GROUP PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY" (CRO 593672) 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 Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by Women for Election

Justice and Equality
Intended results

A gender balanced Cabinet and candidate gender, diversity quotas for Seanad and Local Government Elections and progress on the implementation of the Task Force of Safe Participation in Public Life

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Women for Election" has no legal form. "WOMEN FOR ELECTION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 510402) 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 Lobbying2025-01-21

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 Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by National Infertility Support and Information Group

Health
Intended results

To highlight Ireland’s increased ranking in Fertility Europe’s policy survey. It was recently announced that Ireland has been ranked 12th out of 49 countries, a significant increase since 2021 when we were ranked 40th::NISIG also asked for support during European Fertility to: •…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "National Infertility Support and Information Group" has no legal form. "NATIONAL INFERTILITY SUPPORT AND INFORMATION GROUP COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 765906) 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 Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by Dignity4Patients

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Commission of Investigation commitment in Election Manifesto of all political parties, release of Smyth Review 2010 under a Commission of Investigation process; funding; Indemnity Fund.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Dignity4Patients" has no legal form. "DIGNITY 4 PATIENTS COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 481850) 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 Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by NewsBrands Ireland

Communications
Intended results

Effective copyright legislation to protect news publishers from unauthorised use of their content by tech platforms and to support publishers in their negotiations for fair remuneration for use of their content by platforms.

Register of Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association

Agriculture
Intended results

To emphasise the ongoing challenges faced by farmers.::To advocate for budget funding to support low-income beef, sheep, suckler, and tillage farmers.::To highlight the importance of addressing the mental health struggles experienced by many farmers.::To draw attention to key…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association" has no legal form. "IRISH CATTLE AND SHEEP FARMERS' ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 270594) 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.