Paul Lemass

Paul Lemass

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 186

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Most Recent Title
Assistant Secretary
Most Recent Public Body
Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
First Seen
20 May 2016
Last Seen
21 May 2026

Observed Titles

Assistant Secretary

Observed Public Bodies

Department of Environment, Community and Local GovernmentDepartment of Further and Higher Education, Innovation and ScienceDepartment of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and ScienceDepartment of Housing, Local Government and HeritageDepartment of Housing, Planning and Local GovernmentDepartment of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government

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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 19)

Irish Institutional Property

4 officials
2026-05-21
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: Seeking adjustments to proposed rent reform measures for PBSA to secure a balanced approach that protects students while enabling increased supply and sustained institutional investment in the sector

Details: Engagement with government on rental controls applicable to purpose built student accomodation (PBSA)

Methods
e mails including with letters attached - Email

Irish Institutional Property

3 officials
2026-01-21
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: Update on IIP policy priorities https://irp.cdn-website.com/4065c16c/files/uploaded/AW_IIP_Policy_Priorities_2024_for_PRINT.pdf, increase understanding of policy scope

Details: Review of Rent Pressure Zone (RPZ) regime

Methods
Meeting with Asstnt Sec Gen Housing - Meetinge mail with letter attached in relation to application and scope of revised RPZ regime in relation to Purpose Built Student Accomodation (PBSA) - Email

Cork Chamber

2 officials
2026-01-19

Intent: The use of Shared-Island funding to deepen educational and research ties between universities and institutions in Ireland and Northern Ireland

Details: Meeting between Cork Development Forum and officials at Department of Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science

Methods
A meeting between members of the Cork Development Forum and senior officials at the Department of Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science at the Dept's office in St Stephen's Green in Dublin on October 13. - Meeting

Cork Chamber

2 officials
2026-01-19

Intent: The allocation of funding for the development of a new student accommodation strategy and exchequer support for the construction of new accommodation at a scale and cost-point that will alleviate pressures in the sector

Details: Meeting between Cork Development Forum and officials at Department of Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science

Methods
A meeting between members of the Cork Development Forum and senior officials at the Department of Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science at the Dept's office in St Stephen's Green in Dublin on October 13. - Meeting

Cork Chamber

2 officials
2026-01-19

Intent: The allocation of funding for major capital projects at Cork universities and further education facilities, including Tyndall, the UCC dental school, new MTU buildings and the Cork ETB Bishopstown campus

Details: Meeting between Cork Development Forum and officials at Department of Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science

Methods
A meeting between members of the Cork Development Forum and senior officials at the Department of Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science at the Dept's office in St Stephen's Green in Dublin on October 13. - Meeting

Cork Chamber

2 officials
2026-01-19

Intent: The quicker processing of visa applications for potential staff and students at third level institutions ::To explore the possibility of opening an office in Cork to process applications for people based in the wider Cork region

Details: Meeting between Cork Development Forum and officials at Department of Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science

Methods
A meeting between members of the Cork Development Forum and senior officials at the Department of Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science at the Dept's office in St Stephen's Green in Dublin on October 13. - Meeting

Cork Chamber

2 officials
2026-01-19

Intent: Support for a programme of major capital projects at Cork universities and further education facilities, including Tyndall, the UCC dental school, new MTU buildings and the Cork ETB Bishopstown campus

Details: Meeting between Cork Development Forum and officials at Department of Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science

Methods
A meeting between members of the Cork Development Forum and senior officials at the Department of Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science at the Dept's office in St Stephen's Green in Dublin on October 13. - Meeting

Cork Chamber

2 officials
2026-01-19

Intent: The delivery of short-term accommodation for apprentices who require placement at institutions for short periods during and outside term time

Details: Meeting between Cork Development Forum and officials at Department of Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science

Methods
A meeting between members of the Cork Development Forum and senior officials at the Department of Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science at the Dept's office in St Stephen's Green in Dublin on October 13. - Meeting

Cork Chamber

2 officials
2026-01-19

Intent: The development of programmes to deliver marine and ORE skills ahead of the development of the ORE industry in Ireland

Details: Meeting between Cork Development Forum and officials at Department of Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science

Methods
A meeting between members of the Cork Development Forum and senior officials at the Department of Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science at the Dept's office in St Stephen's Green in Dublin on October 13. - Meeting