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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 Lobbying2024-12-12

Lobbying return by Helping Irish Hosts CLG

Community
Intended results

Factual info for party leaders and spokespersons on ARP and Hosting

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Helping Irish Hosts CLG" equals CRO name "HELPING IRISH HOSTS COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 717469) 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 Lobbying2024-11-29

Lobbying return by Helping Irish Hosts CLG

Community
Intended results

To defend the €800 ARP as a necessary support for hosts, in reponse to publication of SF policy document.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Helping Irish Hosts CLG" equals CRO name "HELPING IRISH HOSTS COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 717469) 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 Lobbying2024-11-25

Lobbying return by Psychiatric Nurses Association

Health
Intended results

due to the scale of the psychiatric nursing staffing crisis, mental health services must be exempt from the Pay and Numbers Strategy. We believe that mental health services have been largely abandoned and excluded from staffing increases over the last five years. This view is…

Register of Lobbying2024-10-17

Lobbying return by Cormac McKay

Transport
Intended results

I am raising serious concerns I have regarding the appointment of a senior public employee prematurely. This was very unwise considering the project has not been given approval by An bord pleanala and funds for the project have been secured this poor decision shows complete…

Register of Lobbying2024-09-26

Lobbying return by National Traveller MABS

Finance
Intended results

T.D.'s and Senators to have a copy of the NTMABS research report 'Financial Unwellness' and to have it's findings considered as part of the Financial Literacy Strategy currently being prepared.

Register of Lobbying2024-09-24

Lobbying return by National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Increase the understanding of the priorities for people with disabilities and service providers and to achieve actions to address these issues

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability" has no legal form. "NATIONAL FEDERATION OF VOLUNTARY SERVICE PROVIDERS SUPPORTING PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 330650) 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 Lobbying2024-09-21

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Agriculture
Intended results

To propose that if any percentage of the farm is dedicated to forestry, it should be defined as agricultural land and the CAT Agricultural Relief applied to the whole farm.::To propose that farm forestry is treated similarly to the Consanguinity and Young Trained Farmers Stamp…

Register of Lobbying2024-09-21

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Taxation
Intended results

To propose the retention of Flat rate addition scheme (FRA) for all agricultural sectors.::To propose the implementation of 0% VAT rate on non-oral animal medicines and vaccines as early as possible (1st January)::To propose the inclusion of Additional milking points, Automatic…

Register of Lobbying2024-09-21

Lobbying return by Dignity4Patients

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Commission of Investigation

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 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…