James Lawless

Reinforce Ibec's concerns over the Waste Reduction Bill 2017, particularly that a Deposit Return scheme is not justified

Clarify aspects of Ibec's submission to the OJC hearing, concerning cost effectiveness of proposed deposit/refund scheme.

Amend the Bill to use clearer language and defined terms::Oppose the restriction of the bands of hours::Remove the reliance of the Bill on criminal sanctions::Reduce the unintended consequences of the Bill on employers and employees

Ensure understanding of employers concerns regarding the proposed legislation

Ensure that national and EU innovation policy supports Irish business to increase its research and innovation activity in Ireland

Highlight the importance of Ireland's corporate tax policy and 12.5% rate to Pfizer's investment and operations in Ireland.

To raise awareness of, and build commitment to, taking the action needed to reduce the cost of insurance premiums facing community, voluntary and charitable organisations

Meeting to discuss::To express our concern regarding the Proposed ban on single-use non-compostable cups and other tableware.::To explore constructive alternative paths to integrate disposable beverage cups and other food & beverage service packaging into a circular economy…

Meetings to discuss Pack2Go Europe’s plans for a pilot scheme in Dublin::Meetings to discuss the Waste Reduction Bill 2017

Members to raise issues of Ireland's increasing emissions and need for revision of the National Mitigation Plan

This was a meeting with James Lawless TD on the topics of engineering and infrastructure and our recent report, Engineering 2018 and the forthcoming publication, The State of Ireland 2018. (This Deputy is interested in science and technology).

Provision of information on Irish offshore exploration and production, potential benefits to the economy and energy security, and Ireland’s current and future energy requirements, particularly in terms of responding to climate change and in light of Brexit and legislative…

To ensure a recommendation on bringing digital marketing of junk food to children into line with regulation governing broadcast media is included in the plan::Government should recognise and address the impact of the marketing of foods and beverages high in fat, sugar and salt…

Briefing on industry related issues

Briefing to certain TDs on Data Protection - Digital Age of Consent to be set at 13 years.::Information flow to key TDs on international best practice and reporting and to enable them to make the right decision.