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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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Register of Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Dara Residential Services

Community
Intended results

Raise awareness regarding issues for adults with an intellectual disability and autism and outline funding requirements for budget 2027

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Dara Residential Services" equals CRO name "DARA RESIDENTIAL SERVICES" (CRO 363818) 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 Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by ACCA Ireland

Budgetary matters
Intended results

To use the opportunity on behalf of our members to provide input into Ireland’s 2027 budget. We believe that an effective tax system is built on simplicity, certainty, and stability. In our pre-budget submission, we set out the innovative measures that we believe will support…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Aiken Communications Imited

Budgetary matters
Intended results

To seek consideration of measures to reduce the disproportionat compliance and administrative burden on SMEs, including targeted government support, an SME tax credit for employee onboarding and a trusted taxpayer scheme.::To seek consideration of measures supporting SME skills…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Share priorities from Ibec's pre budget submission and policies to be reflected in Budget 2027

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 Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Ireland Active

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

Have the government allocate ring-fenced funding for local authority swimming pools. ::For the government to introduce a tax credit for Gym and swim memberships.::Met with Minister Robert Troy with the Insurance Alliance in government buildings to discuss insurance reform.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by UL Student Life

Education and Training
Intended results

To secure engagement with the Minister and Department on the issues affecting UL students, raise the concerns and priorities of the student body, and explore potential policy changes or supports to improve student welfare, affordability, accommodation, safety, transport and…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by AONTAS

Budgetary matters
Intended results

AONTAS aims to influence Budget 2027 by securing greater investment in Further Education and Training, particularly adult and community education. Our intended impact is sustainable funding, improved learner financial and disability supports, and more inclusive access to…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by AONTAS

Education and Training
Intended results

To secure Ministerial support for AONTAS’ Pre-Budget 2027 recommendations and influence Budget 2027 decisions regarding investment in FET, adult and community education, and learner supports.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Higher Education Colleges Association (HECA)

Education and Training
Intended results

Secure support for a transparent, permanent national mechanism whereby specialist disability funding follows the eligible student based on assessed need, irrespective of institutional type, with clear eligibility criteria, application and decision timelines, and the necessary…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Higher Education Colleges Association (HECA)

Education and Training
Intended results

Secure support for a transparent, permanent national mechanism whereby specialist disability funding follows the eligible student based on assessed need, irrespective of institutional type, with clear eligibility criteria, application and decision timelines, and the necessary…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Irish Development Education Association

Education and Training
Intended results

The Minister for Justice to issue visas for Gazan students who were awarded university places in Ireland for academic year 2026/7

Register of Lobbying2026-09-17

Lobbying return by Skillnet Ireland

Education and Training
Intended results

Increasing awareness of the supports available through Skillnet Ireland and expanding offerings in 2027.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Skillnet Ireland" has no legal form. "SKILLNET IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 298694) 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 Lobbying2026-09-17

Lobbying return by Family Carers Ireland

Public Expenditure and Reform
Intended results

The proposals presented in FCIs Pre-Budget Submission adopted in Budget 2027

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Family Carers Ireland" equals CRO name "FAMILY CARERS IRELAND" (CRO 572819) 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 Lobbying2026-09-17

Lobbying return by Youth and Environment Europe

Environment
Intended results

Called on the Government to withdraw the Bill before Seanad Éireann and urged Senators and all members of the Oireachtas to oppose it due to concerns over its ISDS clauses and the trade agreements it would facilitate. Also called for rejection of trade agreements containing ISDS…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-17

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Education and Training
Intended results

To highlight the importance of targeted supports for student accommodation to support university cities such as Cork and relieve pressure on the broader regional housing market.