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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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Register of Lobbying2024-09-18

Lobbying return by Alcohol Action Ireland

Health
Intended results

Draw attention to issues around alcohol and road safety, including likely road safety benefits of an increase in alcohol excise duties.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Alcohol Action Ireland" equals CRO name "ALCOHOL ACTION IRELAND" (CRO 378738) 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 Lobbying2024-09-18

Lobbying return by Fórsa trade union

Transport
Intended results

That the Minister for Transport consider that the 35 driver testers employed on temporary contracts be made permanent. Fórsa also sought a meeting with the Minister to discuss the future of the RSA amid media speculation that the organisation could be split up.

Register of Lobbying2024-09-18

Lobbying return by Down Syndrome Ireland

Transport
Intended results

Increased support for people with Down syndrome to travel independently

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 Lobbying2024-09-18

Lobbying return by Coach Tourism and Transport Council of Ireland

Budgetary matters
Intended results

To inform the Minister of the issues in the private coach sector and the need for the implementation of targeted supports contained in the CTTC's pre-Budget 2025 Submission

Register of Lobbying2024-09-17

Lobbying return by The Environmental Forum

Transport
Intended results

To have a meeting with the Minister.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "The Environmental Forum" has no legal form. "The Environmental Forum COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 340723) 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 Lobbying2024-09-17

Lobbying return by Port of Cork Company

Trade
Intended results

Increase awareness and understanding of Port of Cork's trade, future ambitions, challenges to growth, and the role the port plays in international trade.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Port of Cork Company" equals CRO name "PORT OF CORK COMPANY" (CRO 262368) 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 Lobbying2024-09-17

Lobbying return by Port of Cork Company

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Increase awareness and understanding of Port of Cork's future ambitions and challenges to growth in relation to Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE).

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Port of Cork Company" equals CRO name "PORT OF CORK COMPANY" (CRO 262368) 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 Lobbying2024-09-16

Lobbying return by The Wheel

Community
Intended results

To recommend how the Budget can best empower charities, community organisations, and social enterprises. To inform ministers, government departments and TDs about urgent issues facing the sector, and to create the conditions for a just and fair society to flourish.

Register of Lobbying2024-09-16

Lobbying return by Third Age

Health
Intended results

The call to establish an Independent Commissioner for Ageing and Older People and the need for stronger and speedier implementation of policy commitments relevant to positive ageing and services for older people.

Register of Lobbying2024-09-16

Lobbying return by Alliance of Age Sector NGOs

Health
Intended results

Support for Age Alliance calls (1) The call to establish an Independent Commissioner for Ageing and Older People and (2) the need for stronger and speedier implementation of policy commitments relevant to positive ageing and services for older people.

Register of Lobbying2024-09-13

Lobbying return by Irish Self Catering Federation

Tourism
Intended results

Asking the Taoiseach to work together constructively. we are asking for - Clear and sensible planning guidelines with a derogation for existing operators in regional Ireland already in the industry. - For new operators, we need clear planning guidelines that explicitly protect…

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.