Raymond Butler (born 30 December 1965) is an Irish former Fine Gael politician who served as a Senator from 2016 to 2020, after being nominated by the Taoiseach.

He previously served as a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Meath West constituency from 2011 to 2016.

[1][2] Living in Trim, Butler's family is originally from Kells.

[2] He lost his seat at the 2016 general election.

[3] In 2019, it was reported that Butler had taken three years to repay the €30,000 severance allowance he received after losing his Dáil seat, which became forfeit and repayable once he accepted a nomination to the Seanad.