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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 Lobbying2025-05-16

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Education and Training
Intended results

To highlight that the expansion of the Student Grant Scheme is a positive step forward and education is a cornerstone for the future of our rural communities.::That these changes will alleviate some of the financial pressures faced by farming households.

Register of Lobbying2025-05-16

Lobbying return by Down Syndrome Ireland

Education and Training
Intended results

Clarity on special classes issue, and IQ being used for means of support.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Down Syndrome Ireland" equals CRO name "DOWN SYNDROME IRELAND" (CRO 131012) 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 Lobbying2025-05-13

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Education and Training
Intended results

To increase funding and support for the higher and further education sectors, to bridge the skills gap::To increase funding for research and development

Register of Lobbying2025-05-06

Lobbying return by ACCA Ireland

Education and Training
Intended results

Continued support for Skillnet and Springboard programmes that facilitate entry to the accounting profession and the creation of a dedicated funding pool for sustainability training.

Register of Lobbying2025-05-01

Lobbying return by Carlow College, St. Patrick's

Education and Training
Intended results

Discussion on department financial support pending completion of discussions with SETU on proposed integration in line with the College's future strategic positioning.

Register of Lobbying2025-05-01

Lobbying return by Dublin Aerospace Limited

Education and Training
Intended results

The engineering apprenticeship structure in Ireland is outdated. It needs to be reformed to align with the needs of the MRO industry.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Dublin Aerospace Limited" equals CRO name "DUBLIN AEROSPACE LIMITED" (CRO 470207) 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 Lobbying2025-04-29

Lobbying return by Progressive College Network Ltd.

Education and Training
Intended results

I was lobbying the government on policy regarding the ELE sector and the introduction of the long awaited IEM. The proposed LP fund is a matter of grave concern. PCN currently has a bespoke LP insurance which includes medical insurance and also protects teachers and staff. PCN's…