James Lawless

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science

FF Fianna Fáil Center-Right Landlord*

Email: james.lawless@oireachtas.ie
Twitter: @lawlessj
Constituency: Kildare North
Seat: A-10
Landlord: Yes*

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* Member was a Landlord during 2024 - data correct as of 27th Feb 2025, see Register of Members' Interests for more information.

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Latest news about James

11 Oct 2026 Irish Examiner

Public sector strike can be avoided, says minister

11 Oct 2026 The Journal

Minister admits public sector strike 'probably' going ahead on Wednesday as union talks yet to begin

11 Oct 2026 Nenagh Live

Not too late to avoid strike action, insists Lawless

8 Oct 2026 Irish Examiner

Budget's €34m in student supports will make third level more affordable, says minister

7 Oct 2026 Kfm Radio

Minister Lawless Announces €34M Student Support Package For Budget 2027

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Recent voting record

How James voted in the last 10 Dáil votes they were present for.

6th October, 2026

Financial Resolution No. 2: Capital Acquisitions Tax

James voted: Yes (Tá) Result: Carried

6th October, 2026

Financial Resolution No. 1: Income Tax

James voted: Yes (Tá) Result: Carried

30th September, 2026

Windfall Tax on the Excess Profits of Energy Companies: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]

James voted: Yes (Tá) Result: Carried

30th September, 2026

Windfall Tax on the Excess Profits of Energy Companies: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]

James voted: Yes (Tá) Result: Carried

30th September, 2026

Public Transport and Fare Increases: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]

James voted: Yes (Tá) Result: Carried

30th September, 2026

Public Transport and Fare Increases: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]

James voted: Yes (Tá) Result: Carried

30th September, 2026

Electricity Regulation (Climate Action and Connection to Distribution and Transmission Systems) Bill 2025: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members]

James voted: No (Níl) Result: Lost

30th September, 2026

Industrial Development (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2026: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage

James voted: Yes (Tá) Result: Carried

30th September, 2026

Industrial Development (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2026: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage

James voted: No (Níl) Result: Lost

30th September, 2026

Industrial Development (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2026: Report Stage

James voted: No (Níl) Result: Lost

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