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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 Lobbying2020-01-21

Lobbying return by Gas Networks Ireland

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Discussion to ensure Gas Networks Ireland's perspectives regarding the development of Renewable Gas, CNG, CCS and Hydrogen as outlined in Gas Networks Ireland's Vision 2050 document were noted.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Gas Networks Ireland" equals CRO name "GAS NETWORKS IRELAND" (CRO 555744) 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 Lobbying2019-09-20

Lobbying return by UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA)

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

We want the Government to consider Liquid fuels as a part of the solution for the future of off-grid heating in Ireland, be that as a bio liquid or efuel

Register of Lobbying2019-05-20

Lobbying return by UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA)

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

The FPS and its members feel strongly that oil and - more long-term – a liquid efuel and/or bio fuel, can be part of the phased solution and the association has been working closely with the European Confederation of Fuel Distributors (ECFD), boiler manufacturers and other trade…

Register of Lobbying2019-05-17

Lobbying return by Irish Offshore Operators' Association CLG

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Providing of detailed information and analysis on the value of the indigenous oil and gas industry to Ireland

Register of Lobbying2019-01-21

Lobbying return by PROVIDENCE RESOURCES PLC

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To inform Oireacthas members of the negative implications of the Bill for the environment, for security of supply and for the economy, and to seek their support for opposition to the Bill.

Register of Lobbying2018-09-21

Lobbying return by PROVIDENCE RESOURCES PLC

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To seek support for opposition to the Bill.::To convey to Committee members a number of clarifications in relation to references made at the Committee’s hearings on 3 and 10 July and which relate to the exploration for oil and gas in Irish waters and how it is regulated, the oil…

Register of Lobbying2018-09-18

Lobbying return by Electricity Association of Ireland (EAI)

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Policy makers to minimise any possible disruption resulting from Brexit on the energy and climate agenda::Awareness of the position of the EU electricity industry on what the future framework between the EU and the UK on energy and climate should contain::Any future agreement…

Register of Lobbying2018-05-21

Lobbying return by SSE plc

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To encourage the committee to invite representatives of the offshore wind energy sector to the Committee at its session on 'Meeting Ireland's Energy Targets under the 2020 Climate Action & Energy Package'::To highlight the potential for offshore wind to contribute towards…

Register of Lobbying2018-05-21

Lobbying return by Irish Solar Energy Association

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

the promotion of solar energy in Ireland

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Solar Energy Association" has no legal form. "IRISH SOLAR ENERGY ASSOCIATION LIMITED" (CRO 359956) 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.