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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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AreaAll 1939Justice and Equality 239Education and Training 230Health 200Economic Development and Industry 121Agriculture 108Budgetary matters 108Transport 100Environment 85Communications 74Energy and Natural Resources 74Finance 72Foreign Affairs 71Taxation 60Employment 56Housing 47EU Affairs 40Public Expenditure and Reform 36Children and Youth Affairs 35Trade 31Community 27Development and Zoning 23Tourism 21Local Government 20Social Protection 18Sports and Recreation 13Banking and Financial Institutions 10Arts 7Defence 4Heritage 4Marine 4Food 1
YearAll 19392026 3472025 5012024 2192023 1882022 1232021 1302020 732019 862018 1192017 982016 55
Register of Lobbying2025-05-16

Lobbying return by Down Syndrome Ireland

Employment
Intended results

Funding for extra DSI staff to work on gaps in Further and Higher Education for adults with Down syndrome. - These gaps include the transition from post-primary school to further education, from further education to higher education, and from further and higher education to…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Down Syndrome Ireland" equals CRO name "DOWN SYNDROME IRELAND" (CRO 131012) 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 Lobbying2025-05-16

Lobbying return by Down Syndrome Ireland

Education and Training
Intended results

Clarity on special classes issue, and IQ being used for means of support.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Down Syndrome Ireland" equals CRO name "DOWN SYNDROME IRELAND" (CRO 131012) 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 Lobbying2025-05-16

Lobbying return by Threshold

Housing
Intended results

To have the DPO include Threshold's recommendations and observations in the final Programme for Government.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Threshold" equals CRO name "THRESHOLD" (CRO 70660) 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 Lobbying2025-05-16

Lobbying return by Irish Universities Association

Public Expenditure and Reform
Intended results

Delivery of commitments on core funding and pay awards, and the need for a designated fund for research infrastructure, equipment and talent

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.

Register of Lobbying2025-05-15

Lobbying return by The Irish Traveller Movement

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Inclusion of policy. Assesment of delivery of Traveller accommdation. Representation on Committee.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "The Irish Traveller Movement" has no legal form. "IRISH TRAVELLER MOVEMENT COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 294188) 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 Lobbying2025-05-15

Lobbying return by Rare Diseases Ireland

Health
Intended results

Understanding of the rare disease landscape and the priorities of people living with rare diseases.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Rare Diseases Ireland" equals CRO name "RARE DISEASES IRELAND" (CRO 140743) 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 Lobbying2025-05-13

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Education and Training
Intended results

To increase funding and support for the higher and further education sectors, to bridge the skills gap::To increase funding for research and development

Register of Lobbying2025-05-13

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Housing
Intended results

To ask the minister to increase supports for the development of purpose-built student accommodation and the role these developments could play in easing the housing crisis

Register of Lobbying2025-05-12

Lobbying return by Irish Self Catering Federation

Tourism
Intended results

See a change in the Legislation for Short Term rental providers in Ireland. Ref. STR legislation Bill for STR.

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.

Register of Lobbying2025-05-12

Lobbying return by Cisco International Limited

Communications
Intended results

To seek a meeting with the Minister as part of Cisco's Global Customer Advisory Board meeting in Ireland.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Cisco International Limited" equals CRO name "CISCO INTERNATIONAL LIMITED" (CRO 906624) 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 Lobbying2025-05-12

Lobbying return by FTI Consulting

Finance
Intended results

Outreach to Ministers following government formation to provide an overview of Mastercard’s operations in Ireland, Mastercard’s community initiatives, the company’s efforts to support SMEs and financial and digital inclusion, and how Mastercard is supporting the Irish economy.

Register of Lobbying2025-05-12

Lobbying return by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

The day after the US Tariff announcement we called for a calm and strategic response focused on enhancing competitiveness and strengthening trade engagement across the Irish economy. This announcement was as a reminder of how globally connected our local economy is. Many of our…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce" equals CRO name "DUN LAOGHAIRE RATHDOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE" (CRO 12764) 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.