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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 Lobbying2020-09-21

Lobbying return by MSD

Health
Intended results

Increase in awareness and funding for immunisation in Ireland

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "MSD" has no legal form. "M.S.D. LIMITED" (CRO 18759) 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 Lobbying2020-09-21

Lobbying return by Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland

Health
Intended results

To resolve the threat to the continued availability of non-community rated student medical insurance for international students studying in Ireland

Register of Lobbying2020-09-21

Lobbying return by Kildare Youth Services

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

Retention of Department of Children & Youth Affairs as senior Ministerial Department as part of formation of new Government & Information/support on community grant available from Kildare County Council for Leixlip Youth Project

Register of Lobbying2020-09-21

Lobbying return by Irish Universities Association

Education and Training
Intended results

A standalone Department of HE and Research

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 Lobbying2020-09-17

Lobbying return by ActionAid Ireland

Health
Intended results

That all elected representatives would support and pursue the creation of a National Action Plan on FGM in Ireland by 2030.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "ActionAid Ireland" equals CRO name "ACTIONAID IRELAND" (CRO 95403) 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 Lobbying2020-09-15

Lobbying return by Cicero Consulting Dublin Limited

Banking and Financial Institutions
Intended results

To request that a legislative amendment be made that would protect Yorkshire Building Society customers engaged in Save-As-You-Earn schemes post the completion of the Brexit Transition Period.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Cicero Consulting Dublin Limited" equals CRO name "CICERO CONSULTING DUBLIN LIMITED" (CRO 618691) 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 Lobbying2020-09-14

Lobbying return by Noel Dempsey Consulting

Environment
Intended results

Urgent passage of legislation

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Noel Dempsey Consulting" has no legal form. "NOEL DEMPSEY CONSULTING UNLIMITED COMPANY" (CRO 578264) 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 Lobbying2020-09-07

Lobbying return by Woodfab Timber Limited

Agriculture
Intended results

Increase awareness of the difficulties that the delays in issuing felling licences is causing our industry and to seek support for the recommendations contained in the Draft Agricultural Appeals (Amendment) Bill 2020

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Woodfab Timber Limited" equals CRO name "WOODFAB TIMBER LIMITED" (CRO 274318) 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 Lobbying2020-09-02

Lobbying return by Neurological Alliance of Ireland

Heritage
Intended results

Commitment to policy implementation and investment in services in the new Programme for Government.::Promoting awareness of the needs of people with neurological conditions among incoming TDS::Highlighting the impact of COVID-19 on existing neurological services and supports

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Neurological Alliance of Ireland" has no legal form. "NEUROLOGICAL ALLIANCE OF IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 366603) 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 Lobbying2020-08-29

Lobbying return by Irish Harness Racing Association

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

For the IHRA to restart its racing season

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Harness Racing Association" has no legal form. "IRISH HARNESS RACING ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 561325) 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 Lobbying2020-08-28

Lobbying return by Federation of Transport Operators (FOTO)

Transport
Intended results

Provide direct funding to private bus and coach operators to help the safe return of all schools transport services.::Recognition that schools transport is provided by private bus and coach operators and not only by the state transport companies