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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

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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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AreaAll 1939Justice and Equality 239Education and Training 230Health 200Economic Development and Industry 121Agriculture 108Budgetary matters 108Transport 100Environment 85Communications 74Energy and Natural Resources 74Finance 72Foreign Affairs 71Taxation 60Employment 56Housing 47EU Affairs 40Public Expenditure and Reform 36Children and Youth Affairs 35Trade 31Community 27Development and Zoning 23Tourism 21Local Government 20Social Protection 18Sports and Recreation 13Banking and Financial Institutions 10Arts 7Defence 4Heritage 4Marine 4Food 1
YearAll 19392026 3472025 5012024 2192023 1882022 1232021 1302020 732019 862018 1192017 982016 55
Register of Lobbying2020-01-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

Environment
Intended results

Decarbonisation of the Irish economy by 2050 in a cost-effective manner that ensures a just transition

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 Lobbying2020-01-21

Lobbying return by Threshold

Housing
Intended results

To secure the invitees attendance at the launch of the pre-budget submission.

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 Lobbying2020-01-21

Lobbying return by Restaurants Association of Ireland

Employment
Intended results

To convey the concerns of the tourism and hospitality sector regarding current legislation and any change to legislation. Including change to ethnic chef work permits. As the restaurant sector had been able to avail of chef work permits for a number of years and had sought…

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 Lobbying2020-01-21

Lobbying return by Irish Cancer Society

Health
Intended results

To invite local elected officials to the launch of the Volunteer Driver Services' expansion to Beaumont Hospital

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Cancer Society" equals CRO name "IRISH CANCER SOCIETY" (CRO 20868) 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 Lobbying2020-01-21

Lobbying return by MKC Communications

Taxation
Intended results

To highlight how retail and tourism businesses will be negatively impacted if legislation (Brexit Omnibus Act) to introduce a new minimum refund threshold of €175 is commenced.::The retention of the current VAT refund threshold, as provided for under the Retail Export Scheme…

Register of Lobbying2020-01-21

Lobbying return by Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Briefings on Microsoft's '5 Ideas for 5 Years' policy programme and discussion on Ireland's digital leadership potential

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd" equals CRO name "MICROSOFT IRELAND OPERATIONS LIMITED" (CRO 256796) 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 Lobbying2020-01-21

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 Lobbying2020-01-21

Lobbying return by Fórsa trade union

Education and Training
Intended results

Requesting support from all Oireachtas members, for changing the employment status of grant-paid school secretaries, and to convert them on to the public service pay scale.

Register of Lobbying2020-01-21

Lobbying return by Irish Universities Association

Education and Training
Intended results

Discussion of higher education research issues

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 Lobbying2020-01-21

Lobbying return by Paul Allen & Associates Public Relations

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Changes to the legislation which would protect the future of the game of bingo in Ireland, which is a vital social outlet for many elderly people.

Register of Lobbying2020-01-20

Lobbying return by CRAOL

Communications
Intended results

Change to the wording in the forthcoming broadcasting bill -that the exemption to the broadcasting levy should apply to all Community Radio stations as they are volunteer led not for profit community projects. Ensure that the journalism bursary includes placements at Community…