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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 Lobbying2024-09-21

Lobbying return by Amnesty International Ireland

EU Affairs
Intended results

Convey and seek support for our key calls and commitments for all candidates in the European Parliament elections as set out in our manifesto, noting recommendations of immediate significance in Ireland

Register of Lobbying2024-09-21

Lobbying return by Nasc Ireland

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Call by Coalition Against Hate Crime (CAHC) for the prioritisation of hate crime legislation, call for progression at the Seanad, understand timeframe for legislation. Call by CAHC for a committment to an holistic approach to hate crime and hate speech by means of an action plan…

Register of Lobbying2024-09-21

Lobbying return by Irish Council for Psychotherapy

Health
Intended results

ICP launched a Pre-Budget 2025 Submission to Government, & General Election Manifesto addressed to all political parties. Both documents include a call for the inclusion of specific commitments by all parties in health/mental health, education & finance. ICP calls on all…

Register of Lobbying2024-09-20

Lobbying return by 221+ Patient Suport Group

Health
Intended results

Support for funding 221+ in future, the implementation of the Patient Voice Partner Policy, greater accessibility of lymphoedema treatments/gynaecological physiotherapy/complex menopause hubs, reducing colposcopy waiting times, asked Oireachtas members to bridge gap in support…

Register of Lobbying2024-09-20

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Finance
Intended results

To propose adequate targeted knowledge transfer and advisory support must be in place to support farmers in their efforts to improve on-farm efficiency and sustainability.::To propose that farmers must receive the maximum possible payment from participation in mandatory KT…

Register of Lobbying2024-09-20

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Agriculture
Intended results

To propose the establishment of a 5-year Tillage Survival Scheme with an annual payment of €250/ha for commercial tillage farmers must be introduced by autumn 2024 at the latest.::To propose that any payment per hectare under any tillage support scheme must not be capped for…

Register of Lobbying2024-09-20

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Finance
Intended results

To propose that a payment of €400/ha should be made on land converted into tillage in year one, followed by a maintenance payment of €250/ha in year two. Land entered into any such scheme must remain in tillage for a 5-year period.

Register of Lobbying2024-09-20

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Agriculture
Intended results

To propose that funding for the Organic Farm Scheme should be increased to incentivise and further develop the land area under organic production.::To propose that the participation payment should be maintained.::To propose that an additional payment should be made on the first…

Register of Lobbying2024-09-20

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Finance
Intended results

To propose the establishment of a national disease culling team for poultry to be fully funded.::To propose adequate Disease Compensation. The current compensation scheme for farmers affected by disease outbreaks only partially compensates farmers of certain stock.::To propose a…

Register of Lobbying2024-09-20

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Finance
Intended results

To propose the inclusion of grant aid for slurry processing equipment under the PPIS at 60%.::To propose that additional items under tams should be included to improve biosecurity and animal welfare.::To propose grant aid for slurry storage for all farmers at a rate of 70% from…

Register of Lobbying2024-09-20

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Marine
Intended results

To propose that Government considers funding mechanisms made available by the European Commission to assist Irish aquaculture operators affected by significant production losses coupled with increasing input costs.::To propose that a ‘Temporary Crisis Scheme' to allow for…

Register of Lobbying2024-09-20

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Agriculture
Intended results

To propose that full consideration to be given to IFA's proposal that 15% of all prize money from equestrian events and racing to be allocated to breeders.::To propose that the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine (DAFM) takes control of administering a complete Horse…

Register of Lobbying2024-09-20

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Agriculture
Intended results

To propose the implementation of a higher payment rate for farmers beyond the standard own-work rate of the Walks Scheme. This increased compensation reflects the additional challenges and ensures that farmers are adequately rewarded for their essential role in maintaining these…

Register of Lobbying2024-09-20

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Agriculture
Intended results

To propose that an appropriate compensation scheme, funded independently of CAP, is required to ensure farmers currently affected by designation are adequately compensated for the farming restrictions placed on them and to account for loss of earnings and land…

Register of Lobbying2024-09-20

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Agriculture
Intended results

To propose that a sustainable budget of €389m must be provided for the LEADER Programme 2023-2027 to drive ‘bottom up, community-led' investment to create and sustain employment in rural Ireland, provide funding in the rural environment and support climate change mitigation…