Lobbying return by The Union of Students in Ireland
Budgetary mattersIntended results
Permanent €1000 reduction in fees for third level students.
Politician · TD · 34th Dáil
Paul Lawless
- Constituency / panel
- Mayo
- Membership
- 2024-11-29 → current
- Committees
- 2 current — Joint Committee on Agriculture and Food; Select Committee on Agriculture and Food
- 3
- Declared items
- 0
- CRO-matched interests
- 0
- Awards to declared companies
- 231
- Lobbying returns
- 0
- SIPO donation records
- 89%
- Vote participation
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
374 of 422 divisions
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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Lobbying return by Beefplan Movement
AgricultureIntended results
Communicate the objections that our members have in relation to the proposed Mercosur Trade Deal
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Beefplan Movement" has no legal form. "BEEF PLAN MOVEMENT COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 640399) 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.
Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
AgricultureIntended results
To urge the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine to address farmer concerns and move quickly to clarify the scope of GAEC-2 appeals.::That details of the GAEC-2 appeals process seem to infer that appeals are restricted to those who plan new drainage works in 2025,…
Lobbying return by Horse Racing Ireland
AgricultureIntended results
Importance of Horse Racing to the Irish economy & local communities
Lobbying return by The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association
AgricultureIntended results
INHFA outlined the need for better dog control in Ireland and highlighted the rising number of dog attacks.
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association" has no legal form. "IRISH NATURA & HILL FARMERS ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 560101) 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.
Lobbying return by Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
HousingIntended results
Discussion on Housing Policy – to get an overview of housing supply delays
Lobbying return by Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association
AgricultureIntended results
To inform the Committee of the challenges faced by cattle and sheep farmers due to dog attacks, advocate for improved dog control measures, and encourage legislative or regulatory changes to enhance protection for livestock and farm families.
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association" has no legal form. "IRISH CATTLE AND SHEEP FARMERS' ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 270594) 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.
Lobbying return by Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association
AgricultureIntended results
To set out ICMSA's position in relation dog worrying and the need for more enforcement.
Lobbying return by Vintners' Federation of Ireland
TradeIntended results
A reduction in excise duty would be the fairest and most effective way to support all pubs and the VFI is proposing a rebate scheme on the excise paid on draught beer/cider.::There has been a 20% drop in licensed taxi drivers over the past 13 years which severely impacts pubs;…
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Vintners' Federation of Ireland" has no legal form. "VINTNERS' FEDERATION OF IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 112132) 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.
Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
AgricultureIntended results
To highlight that sheep farmers are affected by the irresponsible behaviour of some dog owners more than any other sector.::To recognise that Comhairle na Tuaithe and its stakeholders (such as Leave no Trace and others) a lot of time and resources is being put into championing…
Lobbying return by Fórsa trade union
Education and TrainingIntended results
Seeking support for Fórsa's campaign seeking public sector pension status for school secretaries and caretakers.
Lobbying return by Pro Life Campaign
HealthIntended results
To elicit answers from the Health Minister on areas related to abortion policy
Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
AgricultureIntended results
To highlight that farming is more than an occupation in Ireland. It is a way of life that shapes our rural communities, our economy, and our national identity. But behind pride, tradition, and hard work, there is a growing and pressing concern the mental health and wellbeing of…
Lobbying return by Creative Retail Distribution Limited
TaxationIntended results
A review of the proposal to apply an E-liquids tax using self-declaration mechanism rather than a tax stamp.
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "Creative Retail Distribution Limited" equals CRO name "CREATIVE RETAIL DISTRIBUTION LIMITED" (CRO 539887) 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.
Lobbying return by Creative Retail Distribution Limited
TaxationIntended results
Offer full support from Hale Vaping, Ireland’s largest indigenous vaping company for the proposed Classification of HHC as a Schedule 1 Controlled Drug by the Government. Hale Vaping is not affiliated with the tobacco industry and has always upheld high standards of compliance…
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "Creative Retail Distribution Limited" equals CRO name "CREATIVE RETAIL DISTRIBUTION LIMITED" (CRO 539887) 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.