Paul Lawless

Paul Lawless

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 200

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Official Profile

Most Recent Title
TD
Most Recent Public Body
Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
First Seen
21 January 2025
Last Seen
21 May 2026

Oireachtas Profile

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CouncillorTD

Observed Public Bodies

Dáil Éireann, the OireachtasMayo County Council

Current Oireachtas Committee Memberships

Updated 31 May 2026

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Intent: To ensure relevant local elected representatives are informed throughout the development phase of the project.

Details: To provide information on the Muingmore proposed wind farm. The study area comprises lands at Muingmore & Doolough and measures approximately 455 hectares.

Methods
Email outreach to local public representatives to provide an update on the proposed wind farm and details of drop-in clinic. - EmailMeeting with Deputy Keira Keogh to provide an update on the project. - Virtual MeetingMeetings with Cllr. Gerry Coyle and Cllr. Sean Carey to provide an update on the project. - Meeting

Intent: Understanding of and support for the programme for government commitment to the roll-out of Autism One-Stop Shop / Community Support Hubs

Details: Engaged with public representatives on the roll-out of the Community Support Hub Model

Methods
Engaged with Ministers Office on the services and their opening - Phone callHeld two launch events for Community Support Hubs in Dublin and Galway. Each hub was opened by Minister Higgins and attended by a range of public representatives - Event / ReceptionInvited public representatives and designated public officials to attend both launch events - Email

Beefplan Movement

184 officials
2026-05-21

Intent: Support for policies and programmes beneficial for Irish beef farmers

Details: Matters of significance to Irish Cattle & Beef farmers

Methods
In relation to programme and policy issues relevant to beef farmers - Informal communicationIn relation to programme and policy issues relevant to beef farmers - Phone callThe emails were in relation to programme and policy issues relevant to beef farmers - Email

Horse Sport Ireland

12 officials
2026-05-21
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: To inform TDs and Senators of the improvements made to the equine passporting delivered by Horse Sport Ireland.::To outline the role of Horse Sport Ireland and the challenges facing the sport horse sector.

Details: Update on equine passporting delivered by Horse Sport Ireland.

Methods
Discussed passporting stats with TD and Senator who were in attendance when HSI were in Leinster House for the Oireachtas Agriculture Commmittee. - Informal communicationEmails sent to Agriculture committee members outlining passporting stats - EmailHorse Sport Ireland were before the Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food on 28th January 2026 - Meeting

Intent: To seek greater accountability and transparency in the governance of Bord Bia, including engagement with the Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture regarding concerns about conflicts of interest, public confidence in Bord Bia, and the protection of Irish farmers’ interests.

Details: Accountability and oversight of Bord Bia leadership

Methods
Email

Intent: To seek Government and Bord Bia action to address perceived conflicts of interest in the governance of Bord Bia and to ensure leadership fully supports and promotes the interests of Irish farmers and Irish food production.

Details: Governance and conflicts of interest at Bord Bia

Methods
Email

Intent: To seek Government action on declining sheep prices, despite reduced supply and rising production costs, and to ensure fair and transparent returns for Irish sheep farmers to support the sustainability of the sector.

Details: Sheep prices and sustainability of the sheep sector

Methods
Email