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Politician · TD · 34th Dáil

Simon Harris

Fine Gael

Constituency / panel
Wicklow
Membership
2024-11-29 → current
Office
Taoiseach (2024-11-29 → 2025-01-22)
Office
Minister for Defence (2025-01-23 → 2025-03-25)
Office
Minister for Defence (2025-03-26 → 2025-11-18)
Office
Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (2025-03-26 → 2025-11-18)
Office
Minister for Foreign Affairs (2025-01-23 → 2025-03-25)
Office
Minister for Finance (2025-11-18 → current)

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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Register of Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Secure a national health technology and life sciences strategy

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Ibec" has no legal form. "IBEC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 8706) 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.

Register of Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by Vodafone Ireland

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Highlight Vodafone's ongoing commitment and programme to invest in Ireland, an overview of key challenges and areas of policy interest related to infrastructure delivery, Ireland and the EU's competitiveness, the Better Regulation Initiative, and our willingness to engage on…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Vodafone Ireland" has no legal form. "VODAFONE IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 326967) 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.

Register of Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Sharing Ibec priorities for the coming years with key political stakeholders in relation to rising costs, energy costs, infrastructure and sustainable economy, ahead of Government formation discussions

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Ibec" has no legal form. "IBEC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 8706) 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.

Register of Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

A submission outlining key areas for regional development to be progressed in the lifetime of the next government, including roads, housing and other crucial infrastructure deemed essential by the members of Cork Chamber

Register of Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To communicate industry perspectives in relation to Budget 2025

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Ibec" has no legal form. "IBEC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 8706) 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.

Register of Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To communicate industry perspectives for the upcoming General Elections.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Ibec" has no legal form. "IBEC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 8706) 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.

Register of Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by Pfizer

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To ask the incoming Government to produce a comprehensive life science strategy for Ireland and maintain the state's committment to pro-industrial and pro-innovation economic policies

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Pfizer" has no legal form. "PFIZER LIMITED" (CRO 900988) 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.

Register of Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by Irish Funds Industry Association CLG

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To discuss the Domestic and EU Legislative Agenda and share key priorities so as enhance the competitiveness of the Irish Funds Industry

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Funds Industry Association CLG" equals CRO name "IRISH FUNDS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 339784) 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.

Register of Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Announcement of 550 new roles and a discussion on future opportunities for Ireland in the Digital space and Microsoft’s continued commitment to Ireland.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd" equals CRO name "MICROSOFT IRELAND OPERATIONS LIMITED" (CRO 256796) 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.

Register of Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

In conversation event with An Taoiseach Simon Harris at Ibec's Dublin Office to discuss progress on Ibec priority issues with members (National training Fund, labour costs, infrastructure)

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Ibec" has no legal form. "IBEC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 8706) 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.

Register of Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Attendance of Simon Harris at Ibec's President's Dinner Event as keynote speaker - Update on business issues (USC, Budget 2025 and unlocking of National Training Fund) before end of term

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Ibec" has no legal form. "IBEC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 8706) 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.

Register of Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To discuss the importance of a harmonised and effective AI and privacy regulatory framework in the EU and its link to Europe’s global competitiveness.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd" equals CRO name "META PLATFORMS IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 462932) 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.

Register of Lobbying2025-01-20

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To progress key priorities for regional development in the Munster region, including transport, infrastructure and urban evolution.

Register of Lobbying2025-01-20

Lobbying return by The Irish Academy of Engineering

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Meeting to discuss Programme for Government

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "The Irish Academy of Engineering" equals CRO name "THE IRISH ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING" (CRO 439234) 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.

Register of Lobbying2025-01-20

Lobbying return by Limerick Chamber

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To garner greater policy support from the Taoiseach and other politicians to advance matters relating to the improvement of the business environment