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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 Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by AONTAS

Education and Training
Intended results

Recognition for the role of community education as a key policy lever for priorities relating to lifelong learning and skills.::Sustainable funding for the sector in recognition of its contribution to policy goals

Register of Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Queen's University Belfast

Education and Training
Intended results

Establishing the partnership alongside the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, ahead of formal signing of Heads of Agreement and the Minister, James Lawless TD, obtaining Cabinet approval for bring forward legislation.

Register of Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Marketing English in Ireland

Justice and Equality
Intended results

That the 20-hour work concession be preserved; that ISD enforce ILEP rules consistently against non-compliant providers; and that DFHERIS and ISD coordinate to accelerate TrustEd rollout so that study visa processing delays are resolved without penalising schools that are…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Marketing English in Ireland" has no legal form. "MARKETING ENGLISH IN IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 207303) 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 Lobbying2026-05-20

Lobbying return by Chambers Ireland

Development and Zoning
Intended results

Support extension of the Grangegorman Development Agency’s remit to deliver additional major capital projects, particularly in further education and training, building on its proven success.

Register of Lobbying2026-05-20

Lobbying return by Chambers Ireland

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Support extension of the Grangegorman Development Agency’s remit to deliver additional major capital projects, particularly in further education and training, building on its proven success.

Register of Lobbying2026-05-20

Lobbying return by Chambers Ireland

Education and Training
Intended results

Support extension of the Grangegorman Development Agency’s remit to deliver additional major capital projects, particularly in further education and training, building on its proven success.

Register of Lobbying2026-05-20

Lobbying return by Chambers Ireland

Employment
Intended results

Support extension of the Grangegorman Development Agency’s remit to deliver additional major capital projects, particularly in further education and training, building on its proven success.

Register of Lobbying2026-05-20

Lobbying return by Chambers Ireland

Employment
Intended results

Ensure any expanded role of the Grangegorman Development Agency’s remit continues to enable strong SME participation in construction and professional services supply chains through accessible procurement and delivery models.

Register of Lobbying2026-05-20

Lobbying return by Chambers Ireland

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Ensure any expanded role of the Grangegorman Development Agency’s remit continues to enable strong SME participation in construction and professional services supply chains through accessible procurement and delivery models.

Register of Lobbying2026-05-20

Lobbying return by Chambers Ireland

Employment
Intended results

Ensure any expanded role of the Grangegorman Development Agency’s remit continues to enable strong SME participation in construction and professional services supply chains through accessible procurement and delivery models.

Register of Lobbying2026-05-20

Lobbying return by Reduced Risk Products Association Company Limited

Health
Intended results

The correspondence referenced European analysis suggesting a substantial proportion of vaping products circulating within the EU may be entering through irregular or illegal channels. It warned that weak enforcement, cross-border purchasing and online sales create risks for…

Register of Lobbying2026-05-20

Lobbying return by Reduced Risk Products Association Company Limited

Health
Intended results

The correspondence warned the Bill could push adult smokers back to cigarettes and fuel an illegal market. Over 350,000 adults vape in Ireland, with more than half having quit smoking entirely, yet the Bill would effectively ban the flavours used by 97% of adult vapers.…