James Lawless

James Lawless

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James Lawless is an Irish politician who serves as the Minister for Higher Education. He is a member of the Fianna Fáil party and has been active in Irish politics for several years, focusing on education, research, and higher learning policies. Recently, he was in the news regarding Ireland's application to become an associate member of CERN, the European Organisation for Nuclear Research, which is a significant step for Ireland in the field of particle physics and technological development.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
22,959
Power
23$
Sentiment
6.40
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ireland 5 6.40 0.41% +10% 5,030,000 22,959 $5,100 23$
Totals 5 5,030,000 22,959 $5,100 23$
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Recent Mentions

Ireland Ireland: The reforms reflect the Government’s commitment, led by Minister James Lawless in this area, to enhancing quality, strengthening learner protections and maintaining Ireland’s international reputation as a destination for high-quality education. 8

Orla Lehane
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Language schools face sanctions after inquiry into alleged failure to return student fees – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Minister for Higher Education James Lawless is believed to have told DPER that reforms under way would not guarantee delivery of the department’s €53 million expenditure levy for this year’s budget. 5

Micheal Martin Jack Chambers
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Pressure over Government spending cuts likely to fuel tensions at Cabinet – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Minister of state James Lawless approved the NDVF Bill for the abolition of the requirement to display a motor tax disc. 6

Sean Canney Susan Gray Eamon Ryan Emer Currie Aidan Farrelly
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Minister faces criticism after ‘crucial’ road safety Bill delayed until Dáil returns – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Minister for Higher Education James Lawless said the Government takes the issue 'extremely seriously'. 6

John Moran Conor Sheahan Rose Conway Walsh Oleg Deripaska
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Ireland should not be ‘pushed’ by EU on future of Aughinish Alumina plant, Limerick mayor says – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Minister for Higher Education James Lawless is expected to update the Government on the conclusion of the Public Service Apprenticeship Plan (2023–2025). 7

Jack Chambers Hildegarde Naughton Peter Burke
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Civil servants will be permitted to take risks to speed up delivery of homes – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: James Lawless sent best wishes to his great-aunt Alice on her 100th birthday. 9

Ciaran Mullooly Linda Nelson Murray Joe Flaherty Paraic Brady Barry Cowen Timmy Dooley Fiona O Loughlin Alice O Brien Donnchadh O Laoghaire Patrick O Donovan Brian Brennan Charlie Mcconalogue Alan Kelly Kevin Bakhurst
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Where’s the Brazilian beef? Senators roast Ciaran Mullooly over school lunch claims – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: James Lawless is the minister for Education who acknowledged that Ireland’s future housing supply is influenced by international markets. 6

Conor O Connell Eoghan Murphy Deirdre Heney Lorcan Sirr
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: If 36,000 new houses were built last year, why were only 58 sold to buyers in Dublin? – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Minister for Higher and Further Education James Lawless will update Ministers on the national programme for students with intellectual disabilities. 6

Patrick O Donovan James Browne Jennifer Carroll Macneill
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: New digital and AI strategy to confirm plans for under-16s social media ban – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Minister for Higher Education James Lawless said a new accreditation scheme for English-language schools would involve inspections and immigration spot checks. 7

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: State plans crackdown on English-language schools acting as ‘back door’ to work permits – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Minister for Higher Education James Lawless stated that increasing the number of places available on therapy training programmes is a priority. 7

Marie Sherlock
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Sharp rise in children waiting a year for critical services – The Irish Times