Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce
TaxationIntended results
Called for a reduction in the rate of Capital Gains Tax on disposals of investments in unquoted, actively trading Irish companies from 33% to 20%.
Politician · TD · 34th Dáil
Mary Lou McDonald
- Constituency / panel
- Dublin Central
- Membership
- 2024-11-29 → current
- 1
- Declared items
- 0
- CRO-matched interests
- 0
- Awards to declared companies
- 1948
- Lobbying returns
- 6
- SIPO donation records
- 38%
- Vote participation
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
160 of 422 divisions
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SIPO donation reports 6
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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
Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce
Economic Development and IndustryIntended results
Called for the allocation of dedicated multi-annual funding to Uisce Éireann to enable the commencement of the Eastern and Midlands Water Supply Project and the Greater Dublin Drainage Scheme in 2028, with completion by 2035.
Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce
TransportIntended results
Called for MetroLink, the DART+ programme, BusConnects and LUAS extensions to Finglas, Poolbeg and Bray to be fully funded, with clear timelines for delivery adhered to.
Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce
TransportIntended results
Called for increased funding for housing delivery schemes, including the Croí Cónaithe Cities Scheme, Project Tosaigh and the First Home Scheme, to support an increase in housing supply in line with demand, particularly in the Greater Dublin Area.
Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce
Children and Youth AffairsIntended results
Called for Budget 2026 to deliver concrete progress on Government's commitment to reduce childcare costs to €200 per child per month.
Lobbying return by Liquid Gas Ireland
Energy and Natural ResourcesIntended results
To brief political representatives on LGI’s new policy report that outlines practical pathways to developing and scaling renewable liquid gas in Ireland, enabling the just transition for rural communities.
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Liquid Gas Ireland" has no legal form. "LIQUID GAS IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 89632) 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.
Lobbying return by Christian Aid Ireland
Foreign AffairsIntended results
Sharing of information and advocacy in support of the Occupied Territories Bill 2018 and related Government proposals
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.
Lobbying return by Avista
HealthIntended results
Invite to local representatives to launch of Avista Autism Resource Booklet created by Avista CDNT teams for use in local schools.
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Avista" has no legal form. "AVISTA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 527694) 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.
Lobbying return by John Gallagher
Foreign AffairsIntended results
To increase Irish government focus on the conflict and humanitarian situation in Sudan
Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
AgricultureIntended results
To highlight ongoing challenges facing farmers especially within the tillage sector.::To engage with Government Ministers and TDs to discuss how some of these issues could be addressed in next month's budget.::To highlight the importance of the retention of the Nitrates…
Lobbying return by Nasc Ireland
Justice and EqualityIntended results
CAHC email to party leaders and Ceann Comhairle in relation to statements from the Ceann Comhairle, Verona Murphy TD, on the rise in hate, threats, and disinformation targeting members of the Oireachtas, outlining our shared concerns, and calling for the constructive engagement…
Lobbying return by Wind Energy Ireland
Energy and Natural ResourcesIntended results
Rejection of the Wind Turbine Regulation Bill 2025.
Lobbying return by Outhouse CLG
Justice and EqualityIntended results
CAHC email to party leaders and Ceann Comhairle in relation to statements from the Ceann Comhairle, Verona Murphy TD, on the rise in hate, threats, and disinformation targeting members of the Oireachtas, outlining our shared concerns, and calling for the constructive engagement…
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "Outhouse CLG" equals CRO name "OUTHOUSE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 255357) 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.
Lobbying return by Community Creations Limited t/a SpunOut.ie
Children and Youth AffairsIntended results
Secure attendance at 20th anniversary event and launch of insights report Loneliness: What Ireland’s Young People Are Telling Us, informing them of our work and gain support for spunout activities in future.
Lobbying return by Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association
AgricultureIntended results
Meeting with TD's in relation to farm related matters.