Lobbying return by DBI Advisory & Services Company Limited By Guarantee
Economic Development and IndustryIntended results
To seek support for proposals in Digital Business Ireland report on Making AI Work for Ireland
Politician · TD · 34th Dáil
James Lawless
- 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
- 1
- SIPO donation records
- 82%
- Vote participation
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
348 of 422 divisions
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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Lobbying return by DBI Advisory & Services Company Limited By Guarantee
Economic Development and IndustryIntended results
To seek support for new measures to support businesses to upscale their digital commerce capabilities.
Lobbying return by Higher Education Colleges Association (HECA)
Education and TrainingIntended results
To secure meaningful engagement on the design and implementation of the Learner Protection Fund, including consideration of existing QQI-approved learner protection arrangements and continuation of the HECA PEL Scheme, with greater transparency on policy development, insurance…
Lobbying return by Transparency International Ireland
Education and TrainingIntended results
Funding for the following services/activities: The continued membership in the Integrity at Work (IAW) programme for Technological Universities (TUs); Support for workers in the education sector from the Speak Up Helpline; Free legal advice regarding protected disclosures to…
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Transparency International Ireland" has no legal form. "TRANSPARENCY INTERNATIONAL (IRELAND) COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 390950) 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.
Lobbying return by Irish Hospital Consultants Association
HealthIntended results
Common understanding of challenges presenting in the delivery of public hospital and mental health services, including hospital discharges, rostering, resourcing and clinical leadership, education, training and retention of doctors in Ireland.
Lobbying return by RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland)
Education and TrainingIntended results
Secure additional placement capacity for all Irish HEIs
Lobbying return by Rehab Group
Education and TrainingIntended results
To secure meetings with the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, to introduce the newly appointed CEO of Rehab Group, Laura Keane::To discuss the work of Rehab's education and training division, the National Learning Network and seek…
Lobbying return by American Chamber of Commerce Ireland
Economic Development and IndustryIntended results
Participated in discussion on the development of AI skills
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "American Chamber of Commerce Ireland" equals CRO name "AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IRELAND" (CRO 18926) 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.
Lobbying return by Beefplan Movement
AgricultureIntended results
To ensure public officials are aware of the potentially negative impact the Mercosur deal will have on Irish beef farmers livelihoods
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Beefplan Movement" has no legal form. "BEEF PLAN MOVEMENT COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 640399) 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.
Lobbying return by Irish Universities Association
Education and TrainingIntended results
1. Sectoral perspective to be reflected in drafting of strategy; 2. Panel participation at event; 3. Follow-up engagement on strategic policy priorities 4. Follow-up engagement on strategic policy priorities; 5. Invitation to attend as sectoral rep, and seeking clarity on…
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.
Lobbying return by Irish Universities Association
Education and TrainingIntended results
To liaise with the Minister and the Director of Research Ireland on contribution to an article for Education Yearbook for publication.
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.
Lobbying return by Irish Universities Association
Education and TrainingIntended results
To engage with officials in the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (DFHERIS) on the Department's priorities for 2026. The intended result is to ensure the interests of Irish universities are reflected in policy and funding decisions,…
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.
Lobbying return by Glenveagh Properties Plc
HousingIntended results
Provide a general overview on the Irish residential construction industry, housing policy, Modern Methods of Construction frameworks and the broader housing market.
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "Glenveagh Properties Plc" equals CRO name "GLENVEAGH PROPERTIES PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY" (CRO 609461) 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.
Lobbying return by Coach Tourism and Transport Council of Ireland
TransportIntended results
Secure financial assistance for commercial coach and bus operators due to conflict in Middle East causing fuel cost inflation
Lobbying return by Devlin Strategic Communications Limited
AgricultureIntended results
Greater awareness and understanding of the work of Corteva Agriscience in supporting farming and the Irish agricultural sector with innovative products supporting sustainable agricultural output.
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "Devlin Strategic Communications Limited" equals CRO name "DEVLIN STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED" (CRO 751993) 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.