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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 Lobbying2025-01-17

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Taxation
Intended results

To highlight that the deferral for 2025 provided for in Budget 2025 will not solve the problem that IFA have outlined on RZLT and a permanent solution is required. All genuinely farmed land must be permanently exempted from RZLT. Local authorities must ensure only land required…

Register of Lobbying2025-01-17

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Taxation
Intended results

To propose that Agricultural Relief must be retained at current levels, with the Capital Acquisition Tax (CAT) Category A threshold (parent and child) increased to €500,000 given noted increase in agricultural land prices.

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.…

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Register of Lobbying2025-01-16

Lobbying return by Fórsa trade union

Budgetary matters
Intended results

Asked senior spokespeople for political parties / Government formation negotiation teams to commit to policies which would see increased State action on the cost of living.

Register of Lobbying2025-01-16

Lobbying return by Fórsa trade union

Environment
Intended results

Asked senior spokespeople for political parties / Government formation negotiation teams to commit to policies which would see increased State action on climate change.

Register of Lobbying2025-01-16

Lobbying return by Fórsa trade union

Employment
Intended results

Asked senior spokespeople for political parties /Government formation negotiations teams to commit to policies which would see increased State action concerning the expansion of artificial intelligence.

Register of Lobbying2025-01-16

Lobbying return by Fórsa trade union

Public Expenditure and Reform
Intended results

Asked general election candidates to commit to support increased public service pay and commitment to investment in quality public services and asking for key recommendations to be included in the next Programme for Government.

Register of Lobbying2025-01-16

Lobbying return by Fórsa trade union

Employment
Intended results

Asked general election candidates to commit to protecting remote working and the introduction of a four day working week pilot programmes in the public and civil service, and asked for key recommendations to be included in the next Programme for Government.

Register of Lobbying2025-01-16

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Finance
Intended results

To propose that agriculture is removed from the commercial definition and revised in line with the residential stamp duty charge of 1%, up to €1m and 2% after that.::To propose that the young trained farmer age limit should be increased from the current 35 to include all…

Register of Lobbying2025-01-16

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Finance
Intended results

To propose that all exemptions apply to farm buildings in the Valuation Act 2001 and that the ‘relevant property not rateable' list must be maintained and expanded to recognise the diversification of farm enterprises.

Register of Lobbying2025-01-16

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Finance
Intended results

To propose the retention of Flat Rate Addition scheme (FRA) for all agricultural sectors.::That 0% VAT rate is implemented on non-oral animal medicines and vaccines as early as possible.::To propose the inclusion of additional milking points, Automatic calf feeders and plastic…

Register of Lobbying2025-01-16

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Finance
Intended results

To propose that all farm equipment which contributes to increased emission efficiency, such as Low Emission Slurry Spreading (LESS) equipment or capital investment in developing bio-economy supply chains, should qualify for accelerated capital allowances and be exempt from…