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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 Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by Amnesty International Ireland

Transport
Intended results

Seek information on the Irish Government’s position, assurances and action regarding such reported transhipment overflights; and welcome its announcement that it will cease procuring military or defence equipment from Israeli companies on the basis that this could further…

Register of Lobbying2025-01-20

Lobbying return by Apple Distribution International Ltd.

Transport
Intended results

Communicate the importance of key transport infrastructure and links, and get an understanding of related timelines and progress

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Apple Distribution International Ltd." equals CRO name "APPLE DISTRIBUTION INTERNATIONAL LIMITED" (CRO 470672) 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 Lobbying2025-01-20

Lobbying return by Shannon Group plc

Transport
Intended results

Seek a review of National Aviation Policy

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Shannon Group plc" equals CRO name "SHANNON GROUP, PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY" (CRO 548847) 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 Lobbying2025-01-20

Lobbying return by Galway Harbour Company

Transport
Intended results

Support for the relocation and redevelopment of the Port of Galway

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Galway Harbour Company" equals CRO name "GALWAY HARBOUR COMPANY" (CRO 262364) 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 Lobbying2025-01-20

Lobbying return by Galway Harbour Company

Transport
Intended results

Support for the relocation and redevelopment of the Port of Galway

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Galway Harbour Company" equals CRO name "GALWAY HARBOUR COMPANY" (CRO 262364) 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 Lobbying2025-01-20

Lobbying return by Ryanair

Transport
Intended results

Discuss concerns with regard to capacity, planning and infrastructure at Dublin Airport.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Ryanair" has no legal form. "RYANAIR DESIGNATED ACTIVITY COMPANY" (CRO 104547) 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 Lobbying2025-01-17

Lobbying return by SSLF Progress Ireland

Transport
Intended results

For agencies responsible for complex projects to be given greater staffing and operational autonomy.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "SSLF Progress Ireland" has no legal form. "SSLF PROGRESS IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 754316) 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 Lobbying2025-01-17

Lobbying return by Irish Road Haulage Association

Transport
Intended results

Suggestions to address concerns. Discuss changes to legislation. Discuss cost issues further. Discuss exclusion of IRHA rep. Assist in advancing this critical matter. Clarity on industry issues. Address urgent issues due to Holyhead. Swift action to address the situation.…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Road Haulage Association" equals CRO name "IRISH ROAD HAULAGE ASSOCIATION" (CRO 43035) 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 Lobbying2025-01-16

Lobbying return by Fórsa trade union

Transport
Intended results

9th August and 12th November: Requested to meet the Minister of Transport to discuss the Indecon report on the future of the RSA Meeting on 25th November and email sent on 26th November: requested that Fórsa forms part of a Departmental Group that will be established to oversee…

Register of Lobbying2025-01-13

Lobbying return by Emerald Airlines Limited

Transport
Intended results

Short term - temporarily suspend passenger cap enforcement pending review outcome ::Short term - to remove transfer passengers and PSO passengers from the cap ::Long term - increase the passenger cap or remove entirely

Register of Lobbying2025-01-13

Lobbying return by Hanover Media Strategy Limited

Transport
Intended results

For the next Government and the NTA to address the shortage of taxis faced in both urban and rural Ireland.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Hanover Media Strategy Limited" equals CRO name "HANOVER MEDIA STRATEGY LIMITED" (CRO 596029) 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.