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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 Lobbying2024-05-10

Lobbying return by Neurological Alliance of Ireland

Health
Intended results

Increased awareness, action on implementing current policy, future commitment to neurological care

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Neurological Alliance of Ireland" has no legal form. "NEUROLOGICAL ALLIANCE OF IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 366603) 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 Lobbying2024-05-08

Lobbying return by Trinity College Dublin Students' Union

Social Protection
Intended results

to secure free period products for Higher Education Institutions. Emailed Paschal Donohoe, Gary Gannon, Nessa Hourigan, Mary Lou McDonald, Alan Farrell, Darragh O'Brien, Joe O'Brien, Louise O'Reilly, Duncan Smith, Joan Collins, Patrick Costello, Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Brid Smith,…

Register of Lobbying2024-04-29

Lobbying return by Turas Training

Health
Intended results

Additional public funds to improve our resources and improve and expand services.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Turas Training" has no legal form. "TURAS TRAINING COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 341613) 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 Lobbying2024-04-29

Lobbying return by 3Ts (Turn the Tide of Suicide)

Health
Intended results

3Ts identify a need for a more a co-ordinated approach to mental health & suicide prevention & propose a Suicide Prevention Authority based on a Road Safety Authority model to achieve this. This independent entity would co-ordinate education & awareness, service provision,…

Register of Lobbying2024-03-19

Lobbying return by Irish Distillers

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Discussion on Drinks Ireland Policy Priorities

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Distillers" has no legal form. "IRISH DISTILLERS LIMITED" (CRO 23732) 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 Lobbying2024-03-12

Lobbying return by Irish Hairdressers Federation

Budgetary matters
Intended results

Raising awareness of our industry's challenges at local level ensures that the government understands the widespread impact on businesses nationwide.

Register of Lobbying2024-02-15

Lobbying return by Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC)

Justice and Equality
Intended results

To provide a copy of FLAC’s document setting out our recommendations for strengthening and clarifying the proposals for constitutional reform.

Register of Lobbying2024-01-30

Lobbying return by Immigrant Council of Ireland

Community
Intended results

To inform officials and build relationships

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Immigrant Council of Ireland" equals CRO name "IMMIGRANT COUNCIL OF IRELAND" (CRO 412824) 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 Lobbying2024-01-22

Lobbying return by Primark Limited

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To build awareness of Primark's contribution to the Irish economy, sustainability strategy and growth plans.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Primark Limited" equals CRO name "PRIMARK LIMITED" (CRO 47371) 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 Lobbying2024-01-21

Lobbying return by Irish Solar Energy Association

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Government policy and regulatory and legislative framework that is most favourable to the deployment of solar PV in ROI.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Solar Energy Association" has no legal form. "IRISH SOLAR ENERGY ASSOCIATION LIMITED" (CRO 359956) 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 Lobbying2024-01-21

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Agriculture
Intended results

To highlight the serious issues facing farmers.::To engage with government Ministers and TD's to discuss how some of these issues could be resolved in next months budget.::To run a poster campaign on all routes to the Championships to highlight urgent issues including; The delay…