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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 Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

Education and Training
Intended results

Provide context through lens of Lab Apprenticeships

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 Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Takeda Products Ireland

Education and Training
Intended results

Share views on skills for the workforce, as an Ibec attendee, at a Skills roundtable.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Takeda Products Ireland" has no legal form. "TAKEDA PRODUCTS IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 443657) 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 Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Higher Education Colleges Association (HECA)

Education and Training
Intended results

To secure meaningful engagement on the design and implementation of the Learner Protection Fund, including consideration of existing QQI-approved learner protection arrangements and continuation of the HECA PEL Scheme, with greater transparency on policy development, insurance…

Register of Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Transparency International Ireland

Education and Training
Intended results

Funding for the following services/activities: The continued membership in the Integrity at Work (IAW) programme for Technological Universities (TUs); Support for workers in the education sector from the Speak Up Helpline; Free legal advice regarding protected disclosures to…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Transparency International Ireland" has no legal form. "TRANSPARENCY INTERNATIONAL (IRELAND) COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 390950) 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 Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Rehab Group

Education and Training
Intended results

To secure meetings with the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, to introduce the newly appointed CEO of Rehab Group, Laura Keane::To discuss the work of Rehab's education and training division, the National Learning Network and seek…

Register of Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Irish Universities Association

Education and Training
Intended results

1. Sectoral perspective to be reflected in drafting of strategy; 2. Panel participation at event; 3. Follow-up engagement on strategic policy priorities 4. Follow-up engagement on strategic policy priorities; 5. Invitation to attend as sectoral rep, and seeking clarity on…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Universities Association" equals CRO name "IRISH UNIVERSITIES ASSOCIATION" (CRO 264534) 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 Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Irish Universities Association

Education and Training
Intended results

To liaise with the Minister and the Director of Research Ireland on contribution to an article for Education Yearbook for publication.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Universities Association" equals CRO name "IRISH UNIVERSITIES ASSOCIATION" (CRO 264534) 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 Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Irish Universities Association

Education and Training
Intended results

To engage with officials in the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (DFHERIS) on the Department's priorities for 2026. The intended result is to ensure the interests of Irish universities are reflected in policy and funding decisions,…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Universities Association" equals CRO name "IRISH UNIVERSITIES ASSOCIATION" (CRO 264534) 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 Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by AONTAS

Education and Training
Intended results

Recognition for the role of community education as a key policy lever for priorities relating to lifelong learning and skills.::Sustainable funding for the sector in recognition of its contribution to policy goals

Register of Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Queen's University Belfast

Education and Training
Intended results

Establishing the partnership alongside the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, ahead of formal signing of Heads of Agreement and the Minister, James Lawless TD, obtaining Cabinet approval for bring forward legislation.

Register of Lobbying2026-05-20

Lobbying return by Chambers Ireland

Education and Training
Intended results

Support extension of the Grangegorman Development Agency’s remit to deliver additional major capital projects, particularly in further education and training, building on its proven success.