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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 Lobbying2023-05-19

Lobbying return by College of Psychiatrists of Ireland

Health
Intended results

That there be no increase in hours of sale (of alcohol), as it is clear that increased availability leads to increased use and subsequent health harms across the lifespan, as outlined in a previous submission to the committee. That the draft bill does not ignore public health…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "College of Psychiatrists of Ireland" equals CRO name "COLLEGE OF PSYCHIATRISTS OF IRELAND" (CRO 644454) 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 Lobbying2023-05-19

Lobbying return by Irish Wildbird Conservancy

Marine
Intended results

Raise awareness of Article 17 of the Common Fisheries Policy and advocate for a comprehensive response to implement it. To share discussion points and key takeaways from an Article 17 workshop held in 2022. ::To request a meeting to discuss in further detail.

Register of Lobbying2023-05-19

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Ensure awareness of Ibec's 'For Peace + Prosperity' Campaign

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Ibec" has no legal form. "IBEC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 8706) 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 Lobbying2023-05-19

Lobbying return by County Kildare Chamber

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To relay the business trends emerging for Q1 2023 To highlight recent submissions in the realm of Transport, Economic & Housing sustainability within Kildare

Register of Lobbying2023-05-19

Lobbying return by ActionAid Ireland

Foreign Affairs
Intended results

To inform relevant policymakers regarding the humanitarian response in and around Ukraine.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "ActionAid Ireland" equals CRO name "ACTIONAID IRELAND" (CRO 95403) 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 Lobbying2023-05-19

Lobbying return by Irish Bookmakers Association

Justice and Equality
Intended results

To discuss IBA longstanding support for the Introduction of Gambling Regulation in Ireland and to share our views on key aspects of the bill.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Bookmakers Association" has no legal form. "IRISH BOOKMAKERS ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 406253) 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 Lobbying2023-05-18

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Environment
Intended results

To highlight that the reduction in the nitrates derogation to 220kg N/ha would have a significant economic impact and could potentially remove €236 million from the rural economy.::To point out that IFA estimate that the profit reduction on impacted farms will be between €6,522…

Register of Lobbying2023-05-18

Lobbying return by Glenveagh Properties Plc

Housing
Intended results

Notification of stakeholders of the joint action taken by Cairn and Glenveagh against Kildare County Council for reducing the number of new homes that can be built to 2028 and underestimating Kildare’s population growth.

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Published name "Glenveagh Properties Plc" equals CRO name "GLENVEAGH PROPERTIES PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY" (CRO 609461) 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 Lobbying2023-05-18

Lobbying return by Premier Lotteries Ireland Designated Activity Company

Public Expenditure and Reform
Intended results

Provide information on the Good Causes Awards 2023

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Published name "Premier Lotteries Ireland Designated Activity Company" equals CRO name "PREMIER LOTTERIES IRELAND DESIGNATED ACTIVITY COMPANY" (CRO 527900) 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 Lobbying2023-05-17

Lobbying return by Trócaire

EU Affairs
Intended results

Ireland to support a robust gender responsive EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive and to introduce mandatory Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence legislation::Ireland to support a UN Treaty on Business and Human Rights

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Published name "Trócaire" equals CRO name "TROCAIRE" (CRO 661147) 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 Lobbying2023-05-16

Lobbying return by Third Age

Health
Intended results

Heightened awareness of the value of an Independent Commissioner in enhancing the capacity and capability of public services to address ageing and the challenges and opportunities arising.

Register of Lobbying2023-05-16

Lobbying return by Age & Opportunity

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Heightened awareness of the value of an Independent Commissioner in enhancing the capacity and capability of public services to address ageing and the challenges and opportunities arising

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Published name "Age & Opportunity" equals CRO name "AGE AND OPPORTUNITY" (CRO 284318) 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 Lobbying2023-05-16

Lobbying return by DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS

Foreign Affairs
Intended results

Support for the key asks outlined here: https://www.dochas.ie/whats-new/progress-on-the-achieving-the-sdgs-has-reversed-since-2019/

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS" equals CRO name "DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS" (CRO 94384) 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.