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Politician · TD · 34th Dáil

James Lawless

Fianna Fáil

Constituency / panel
Kildare North
Membership
2024-11-29 → current
Office
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (2025-01-23 → current)
2
Declared items
0
CRO-matched interests
0
Awards to declared companies
1939
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
1
SIPO donation records
348 of 422 divisions
82%
Vote participation

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 Lobbying2019-09-20

Lobbying return by Chambers Ireland

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Highlighting our network's support for the provision of apprpriate and affordable housing and infrastructure, Ireland's transition to a circular and low carbon economy, and encouraging/supporting women's workforce participation.

Register of Lobbying2019-05-21

Lobbying return by Amazon Web Services

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To brief Deputy Lawless on AWS responses to the DPER consultation on Cloud policy and the Department of An Taoiseach's consultation on the National Digital Strategy

Register of Lobbying2019-05-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Ensure better understanding by Oireachteas members of the importance of the Technology sector, the challenges facing the sector and Technology Ireland's role in representing the sector.::Ensure that timely processing of job permit applications, especially for trusted companies,…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Ibec" has no legal form. "IBEC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 8706) 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 Lobbying2019-01-18

Lobbying return by Irish Recorded Music Association Limited

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

That no changes be made to the definitions::That amendments be made to the Copyright and Related Rights Act 2000 Bill in the event that the definitions were to be changed

Register of Lobbying2018-09-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Investment in a discrete Advanced Manufacturing Centre with access to new technology and support skills development. Ensure Ireland's workforce are equipped for the jobs of the future by reviewing third level and promoting engineering and technology. Maximise opportunities and…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Ibec" has no legal form. "IBEC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 8706) 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 Lobbying2018-07-03

Lobbying return by Genuity Science (Ireland) Ltd.

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Awareness of an ambitious scientific endeavour

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Genuity Science (Ireland) Ltd." equals CRO name "GENUITY SCIENCE (IRELAND) LIMITED" (CRO 562626) 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 Lobbying2018-05-21

Lobbying return by American Chamber of Commerce Ireland

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To inform and share views on American Chamber research, development and innovation priorities.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "American Chamber of Commerce Ireland" equals CRO name "AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IRELAND" (CRO 18926) 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 Lobbying2018-05-18

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Ensure that national and EU innovation policy supports Irish business to increase its research and innovation activity in Ireland

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Ibec" has no legal form. "IBEC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 8706) 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 Lobbying2017-09-20

Lobbying return by Intel Ireland Limited

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Desired result was to have a broad discussion on matters relevant to Intel's ongoing business operations in Ireland with a view to being well informed on general matters of economic significance, inlcuding the topic of Brexit. We also sought to emphasise the importance of…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Intel Ireland Limited" equals CRO name "INTEL IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 902934) 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 Lobbying2017-05-19

Lobbying return by Small Firms Association (SFA)

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Promote a culture of entrepreneurship::Highlight entrepreneurship as an attractive career choice::Improve the business environment for all - move away from an enterprise policy based on 'picking winners'

Register of Lobbying2017-05-19

Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Ensure joined up thinking across the local authorities of County Dublin and Greater Dublin Area.::Development of a long-term strategy for the promotion of the region. Recognition of Dublin's vital role as a driver of national economic growth.::Promote city regions as the drivers…

Register of Lobbying2017-05-19

Lobbying return by Pfizer

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Highlight the importance of Ireland's pro-enterprise policies such as competitive corporate tax policies, investment in science education, medicine access and pricing policies, regulatory access.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Pfizer" has no legal form. "PFIZER LIMITED" (CRO 900988) 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 Lobbying2017-01-20

Lobbying return by Intel Ireland Limited

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Desired result was to have a broad discussion on matters relevant to ongoing business operations in Ireland with a view to being well informed on general matters of economic significance and to have the opportunity to engage with a government representative from the Intel…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Intel Ireland Limited" equals CRO name "INTEL IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 902934) 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.