Lobbying return by The Union of Students in Ireland
Education and TrainingIntended results
Commitment by the minister to invest in Higher Education Accommodation & Reduction in Third Level Fees
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 British Irish Chamber of Commerce
Education and TrainingIntended results
For the Minister to deliver a keynote address at our annualConference, speaking to the Government's policy priorities for the third level and research sector, and how they will feature in the UK-Ireland, and EU Ireland relationships. An insight to plans for the EU Presidency was…
Lobbying return by British Irish Chamber of Commerce
Education and TrainingIntended results
To outline priorities of the Chamber Members and HER Committee Members, for the Research and Third level sector under Ireland's EU Presidency. To hear from the Minister what his Department is working as part of the programme of events and policies.
Lobbying return by Dublin Aerospace Limited
Education and TrainingIntended results
We sought support for our summertime modularised apprentice aircraft engineering training, with funding equal to the SOLAS-funded TUD model. We highlighted that fewer than 40% of apprentices across airlines and MROs pass the current TUD/SOLAS EASA Part 66 Category B exams, yet…
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "Dublin Aerospace Limited" equals CRO name "DUBLIN AEROSPACE LIMITED" (CRO 470207) 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 Millennium Falcon Holdings Limited
TransportIntended results
Awareness of potential destressing solution
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "Millennium Falcon Holdings Limited" equals CRO name "MILLENNIUM FALCON HOLDINGS LIMITED" (CRO 694181) 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 Carlow College, St. Patrick's
Education and TrainingIntended results
Discussion on department financial support pending completion of discussions with SETU on proposed integration in line with the College's future strategic positioning.
Lobbying return by Irish Planning Institute
EmploymentIntended results
Update M/FHERIS on Institute activities regarding the recognition of foreign applicants, which sits within the broader objective of ensuring a sufficient supply of suitably qualified planners into the Irish system and also highlighting the need for supports for bodies to deliver…
Lobbying return by Irish Deer Commission
EnvironmentIntended results
For the relevant deregation to be applied to Sika deer, and the removal of Sika and Fallow deer from the list of invasive allien species, to avoid unintended consquences.
Lobbying return by Indeed
EmploymentIntended results
Shared latest data and insights on IE labour market and skills with speech from Minister Lawless
Lobbying return by Skillnet Ireland
Education and TrainingIntended results
Increasing awareness and development of the supports available through Skillnet Ireland.
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.
Lobbying return by Skillnet Ireland
Education and TrainingIntended results
Increasing awareness of the supports available through Skillnet Ireland and supporting the development of a National AI Upskilling Initiative and SME Upskilling Incentive.
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.
Lobbying return by Schneider Electric Ireland Limited
Education and TrainingIntended results
Raise awareness of and discuss solutions to Ireland’s skills challenges
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "Schneider Electric Ireland Limited" equals CRO name "SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 102870) 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 PBSA Council of Ireland
HousingIntended results
Welcoming new student accommodation strategy and offering support of PBSA Council of Ireland in developing this framework.
Lobbying return by Irish SME Association
Budgetary mattersIntended results
Sought a meeting with the DFHERIS minister to ensure that the budgetary allocation for skills training would not be reduced in Budget 2026
Lobbying return by The Asthma Society of Ireland
HealthIntended results
Raise awareness of PBS key asks in the lead up to Budget 2026
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "The Asthma Society of Ireland" equals CRO name "ASTHMA SOCIETY OF IRELAND" (CRO 57125) 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.