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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 Lobbying2024-05-20

Lobbying return by ActionAid Ireland

Foreign Affairs
Intended results

For all political parties to support the Social Democrats motion calling for the Irish Government to support South Africa’s case against Israel under the Genocide Convention in the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "ActionAid Ireland" equals CRO name "ACTIONAID IRELAND" (CRO 95403) 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 Lobbying2024-05-20

Lobbying return by Irish Lung Fibrosis Association

Health
Intended results

The ILFA want to create awareness for the need for a dedicated Clinical Care Programme for our patients living with pulmonary fibrosis in Ireland, their unmet needs, inequality in terms of treatment by the HSE around rehabilitation, the rising cost of energy at home due to…

Register of Lobbying2024-05-20

Lobbying return by ActionAid Ireland

Foreign Affairs
Intended results

For politicians to use ActionAid briefing note in any engagements regarding the forced displacement of Palestinians in Gaza and also for wider discussions on the crises.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "ActionAid Ireland" equals CRO name "ACTIONAID IRELAND" (CRO 95403) 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 Lobbying2024-05-20

Lobbying return by Transgender Equality Network Ireland

Justice and Equality
Intended results

We intended to inform politicians of the realities of trans people's lives in Ireland. In particular, we wanted to highlight the issues relating to Gender Affirming Care, and to educate them on possible alternative models of care.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Transgender Equality Network Ireland" has no legal form. "TRANSGENDER EQUALITY NETWORK IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 481106) 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 Lobbying2024-05-20

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

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

Implementation of relevant Report Card 2024 recommendations including the introduction measures to address the high numbers of children waiting for mental health services.::Implementation of relevant Report Card 2024 recommendations including policy measures to support children…

Register of Lobbying2024-05-20

Lobbying return by Inner City Organisations Network (ICON)

Community
Intended results

- improvement in standards of housing - improvement in response to drug dealing and intimidation

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Inner City Organisations Network (ICON)" has no legal form. "INNER CITY ORGANISATIONS NETWORK (ICON) COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 412599) 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 Lobbying2024-05-20

Lobbying return by National College of Ireland

Education and Training
Intended results

To discuss NCI impact on higher education in Dublin's inner city and beyond.

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 Lobbying2024-05-20

Lobbying return by Beaumont Hospital Foundation CLG

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Exemption for Charities in the legislation

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Beaumont Hospital Foundation CLG" equals CRO name "BEAUMONT HOSPITAL FOUNDATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 242553) 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 Lobbying2024-05-20

Lobbying return by Irish Universities Association

Education and Training
Intended results

Clarity on Sinn Fein position on key policy issues

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Universities Association" equals CRO name "IRISH UNIVERSITIES ASSOCIATION" (CRO 264534) 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 Lobbying2024-05-19

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Agriculture
Intended results

To accept the invitation by the Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar to attend the ceremony to to mark the anniversary of the Easter Rising 1916.::To highlight to members of the Oireachtas present the challenges facing the farming and food sector.

Register of Lobbying2024-05-17

Lobbying return by Bord Gáis Energy Ltd

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Raise awareness of Bord Gáis Energy's intent to invest in net zero solutions through the energy value chain

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Bord Gáis Energy Ltd" equals CRO name "BORD GAIS ENERGY LIMITED" (CRO 463078) 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 Lobbying2024-05-17

Lobbying return by Christian Aid Ireland

Foreign Affairs
Intended results

Sharing of information and human rights concerns in particular re Gaza, update on ongoing work in this area

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Christian Aid Ireland" equals CRO name "CHRISTIAN AID IRELAND" (CRO 426928) 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.