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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 Lobbying2026-05-18

Lobbying return by Threshold

Tourism
Intended results

To seek the support of the listed DPOs in moving forward the legislation to regulate short-term tourist lets.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Threshold" equals CRO name "THRESHOLD" (CRO 70660) 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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Irish Hotels Federation

Tourism
Intended results

Restoration of the 9% rate of VAT for hospitality food services::Measures to improve cost competitiveness and avoid any further cost increases::For a review to be carried out of options for assisting hotels to develop employer-led staff accommodation across the sector::Targeted…

Register of Lobbying2026-01-07

Lobbying return by Irish Self Catering Federation

Tourism
Intended results

To advocate for amendments to the Short-Term Letting (Registration) Bill that support a fair and effective regulatory framework for short-term letting while promoting tourism development.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Self Catering Federation" has no legal form. "IRISH SELF CATERING FEDERATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 359394) 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 Lobbying2025-09-16

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Tourism
Intended results

To highlight the importance of support for regional tourism and tourism bodies in Budget 2026, including the enhancement of public realm spaces and connectivity to support regional economies in attracting tourists.

Register of Lobbying2025-05-12

Lobbying return by Irish Self Catering Federation

Tourism
Intended results

See a change in the Legislation for Short Term rental providers in Ireland. Ref. STR legislation Bill for STR.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Self Catering Federation" has no legal form. "IRISH SELF CATERING FEDERATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 359394) 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 Lobbying2025-01-20

Lobbying return by Irish Exporters Association

Tourism
Intended results

Work through a solution for exporters and importers to alleviate impact of Hollyhead Port Closure

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Exporters Association" has no legal form. "IRISH EXPORTERS ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 13805) 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 Lobbying2025-01-08

Lobbying return by Irish Self Catering Federation

Tourism
Intended results

See a change in the Legislation for Short Term rental providers in Ireland. Ref. STR legislation Bill for STR.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Self Catering Federation" has no legal form. "IRISH SELF CATERING FEDERATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 359394) 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 Lobbying2024-09-13

Lobbying return by Irish Self Catering Federation

Tourism
Intended results

Asking the Taoiseach to work together constructively. we are asking for - Clear and sensible planning guidelines with a derogation for existing operators in regional Ireland already in the industry. - For new operators, we need clear planning guidelines that explicitly protect…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Self Catering Federation" has no legal form. "IRISH SELF CATERING FEDERATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 359394) 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 Lobbying2023-09-21

Lobbying return by Irish Hotels Federation

Tourism
Intended results

Continued investment and support for tourism development, promotion and marketing ::Seeking a commitment by Government to retain the 9% rate of tourism VAT rate::Seeking additional funding in Budget 2024 for hospitality recruitment and career awareness, and targeted resources…

Register of Lobbying2023-09-20

Lobbying return by Irish Self Catering Federation

Tourism
Intended results

The ISCF would like clear Guidelines for Planners and Owners of STR – in Rural/Coastal and Urban areas as the present legislation of RPZs is not working for SME Businesses.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Self Catering Federation" has no legal form. "IRISH SELF CATERING FEDERATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 359394) 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 Lobbying2023-05-19

Lobbying return by Restaurants Association of Ireland

Tourism
Intended results

Submit requests made by the Restaurants Association of Ireland on alterations to the restaurant license proposed in the General Scheme of the Sale of Alcohol Bill.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Restaurants Association of Ireland" has no legal form. "RESTAURANTS ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 56224) 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 Lobbying2023-02-23

Lobbying return by Irish Self Catering Federation

Tourism
Intended results

See the Registration for short-term legislation changed. Legislation in its current state will be detrimental to the Tourism industry in Ireland.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Self Catering Federation" has no legal form. "IRISH SELF CATERING FEDERATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 359394) 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.