Lobbying return by NewsBrands Ireland
Justice and EqualityIntended results
Highlight urgency of publication of the Defamation Bill with inclusion of a serious harm test and abolition of juries
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 Dara Residential Services
HealthIntended results
Increased funding for Section 39 staff remuneration and increased costs inflation
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.
Lobbying return by Irish Council for Civil Liberties
Justice and EqualityIntended results
Amendments to the Defamation Bill in line with human rights standard::Provide information on ICCL submission on issue.
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Irish Council for Civil Liberties" has no legal form. "IRISH COUNCIL FOR CIVIL LIBERTIES COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 411471) 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 National Gallery of Ireland
ArtsIntended results
Generating awareness of the Gallery's 2022 programme of activities, the use of public funds allocated to the Gallery and the Gallery's impact on audiences in 2022.::Generating awareness of the Gallery's exhibition programme in 2023, the Gallery's international partnerships…
Lobbying return by Irish Council for Civil Liberties
Justice and EqualityIntended results
Brief and provide information on data rights and data protection.::Share information and inform oversight role of MEP in enforcement and implementation of data rights.
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Irish Council for Civil Liberties" has no legal form. "IRISH COUNCIL FOR CIVIL LIBERTIES COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 411471) 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 LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG
HealthIntended results
A review of proposed legislation to include changes to address gaps in legislation
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG" equals CRO name "LGBT SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY NETWORK IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 605384) 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 LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG
HealthIntended results
Complete ban on conversion practices
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG" equals CRO name "LGBT SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY NETWORK IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 605384) 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 The Alzheimer Society of Ireland
HealthIntended results
Funding for dementia supports and services in Budget 2024
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "The Alzheimer Society of Ireland" equals CRO name "THE ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF IRELAND" (CRO 102700) 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 The Alzheimer Society of Ireland
HealthIntended results
increased political awareness and support for dementia issues
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "The Alzheimer Society of Ireland" equals CRO name "THE ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF IRELAND" (CRO 102700) 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 LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG
Justice and EqualityIntended results
Legislation
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG" equals CRO name "LGBT SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY NETWORK IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 605384) 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 LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG
Justice and EqualityIntended results
Emergency support for LGBT+ refugees fleeing war / improvements in the international protection system
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG" equals CRO name "LGBT SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY NETWORK IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 605384) 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 MKC Communications
Economic Development and IndustryIntended results
To invite a general letter of support for Momentum Logistics Park relating to a potential enterprise project in the context of regional economic development and jobs creation in Co. Kildare.
Lobbying return by Irish Hotels Federation
TourismIntended results
Continued investment and support for tourism development, promotion and marketing ::Seeking a commitment by Government to retain the 9% rate of tourism VAT rate::Seeking additional funding in Budget 2024 for hospitality recruitment and career awareness, and targeted resources…
Lobbying return by Red Flag Consulting Limited
Justice and EqualityIntended results
To highlight unintended consequences of the legislation
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "Red Flag Consulting Limited" equals CRO name "RED FLAG CONSULTING LIMITED" (CRO 522705) 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 Self Catering Federation
TourismIntended results
The ISCF would like clear Guidelines for Planners and Owners of STR – in Rural/Coastal and Urban areas as the present legislation of RPZs is not working for SME Businesses.
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Irish Self Catering Federation" has no legal form. "IRISH SELF CATERING FEDERATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 359394) 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.