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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 Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by Aer Lingus

Transport
Intended results

Raise concerns regarding capacity, planning and infrastructure at Dublin Airport, and address capacity issues at Dublin Airport.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Aer Lingus" has no legal form. "AER LINGUS LIMITED" (CRO 9215) 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 Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by Patient Advocacy Service (National Advocacy Service)

Health
Intended results

Advocating for the inclusion of commitments to continue to support and expand the Patient Advocacy Service in the Programme for Government.

Register of Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by Tirlán Ltd

Transport
Intended results

Inform in relation to potential around biofuels

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Tirlán Ltd" equals CRO name "TIRLAN LIMITED" (CRO 501098) 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 Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by Freight Transport Association of Ireland

Transport
Intended results

Create support for express cargo service providers at dublin airport and stress importance of An Bord Pleanala delivering an objective and considered determination

Register of Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by Waterford Chamber of Commerce

Transport
Intended results

Decision to be made by Government regarding Waterford Airport runway extension business case before the current Dáil is dissolved in the upcoming General Election.::Minister Lawless to visit Waterford and its airport and consult with the stakeholders before making further…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Waterford Chamber of Commerce" equals CRO name "WATERFORD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE" (CRO 130123) 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 Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by Freight Transport Association of Ireland

Transport
Intended results

engagement with Ministers and stakeholders on impact of Holyhead to Irish Supply - objective to support industry at busiest time of year

Register of Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by Freight Transport Association of Ireland

Transport
Intended results

Create support for express cargo service providers at dublin airport and stress importance of An Bord Pleanala delivering an objective and considered determination

Register of Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by Wind Energy Ireland

Transport
Intended results

Clarity in the Bill on the division of responsibility between the MAIU and the Health & Safety Authority.::The insertion of a definition of 'guard vessels' in Irish law.::Clarity in the Bill on the treatment in law of a vessel carrying 12 or fewer industrial personnel if it is…

Register of Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by Irish Petroleum Industry Association Ltd.

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Informed discussion and development of energy policy - particularly in relation to the liquid fuels sector.::Establishment of an expert group to review fiscal policies relating to energy supplied for transport and heating in Ireland.::Establishment of a Minister of State with…

Register of Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by mytaxi network Ireland (trading as FREE NOW)

Taxation
Intended results

To discuss the potential impact of unknown VAT liabilities on taxi drivers and taxi supply, and to request specific guidance for taxi drivers on their VAT requirements.