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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 Lobbying2026-05-20

Lobbying return by Eli Lilly and Company

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To raise awareness amongst stakeholders of the importance of policy cohesion and a whole-of-government approach in the development of the National Life Sciences Strategy, to ensure that Ireland has a competitive policy landscape for the life sciences sector into the future.

Register of Lobbying2026-05-19

Lobbying return by County Wexford Chamber of Industry and Commerce CLG

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To secure progress on the continued development of SETU Wexford campus and the completion of the IDA Advance Building in Enniscorthy, strengthening the region’s talent pipeline and capacity to attract and retain high‑value enterprises.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "County Wexford Chamber of Industry and Commerce CLG" equals CRO name "COUNTY WEXFORD CHAMBER OF INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 659771) 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 Lobbying2026-05-19

Lobbying return by Intel Ireland Limited

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To host the Tanaiste at Intel headquarters in Santa Clara, California, to provide a positive business update, highlight Irelands role in the companie's success, and to discuss challenges going forward,

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Intel Ireland Limited" equals CRO name "INTEL IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 902934) 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 Lobbying2026-05-18

Lobbying return by Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To inform policy makers as to the impact of US tariffs on Irish Whiskey and to request that they advocate to the tariffs to be return to zero for zero.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd" equals CRO name "PINNACLE PUBLIC AFFAIRS LIMITED" (CRO 679235) 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 Lobbying2026-05-15

Lobbying return by Irish Distillers

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To make representations regarding the impact of US tariffs on Irish whiskey and to advocate for a return to a zero for zero trading environment for spirits between the EU and the US

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Distillers" has no legal form. "IRISH DISTILLERS LIMITED" (CRO 23732) 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 Lobbying2026-03-19

Lobbying return by Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Government should ensure the implementation of the Digital & AI Strategy includes both enterprise adoption support and coordinated workforce. Also understand the nuances of micro, small and medium businesses who will need specific supports around AI adoption

Register of Lobbying2026-03-19

Lobbying return by Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

The ask • Support business continuity & succession. • Modernise grant criteria for current business landscape. • Make the LEO’s work for modern, high value service firms.

Register of Lobbying2026-03-19

Lobbying return by Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Government should ensure the implementation of the Digital & AI Strategy includes both enterprise adoption support and coordinated workforce. Also understand the nuances of micro, small and medium businesses who will need specific supports around AI adoption

Register of Lobbying2026-03-19

Lobbying return by Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Government should ensure the implementation of the Digital & AI Strategy includes both enterprise adoption support and coordinated workforce. Also understand the nuances of micro, small and medium businesses who will need specific supports around AI adoption

Register of Lobbying2026-03-19

Lobbying return by Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Government should ensure the implementation of the Digital & AI Strategy includes both enterprise adoption support and coordinated workforce. Also understand the nuances of micro, small and medium businesses who will need specific supports around AI adoption

Register of Lobbying2026-02-05

Lobbying return by Irish SME Association

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

• First, the need to deliver regulatory simplification. • Second, the need for the EU to fully mobilise the Single Market . • Third, the need to ensure a level playing field for SMEs. • Fourth, the need to provide energy resilience and affordability for SME competitiveness. •…

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Secure participation in BioPharmaChem Impact 2026 conference and publicise policy priorities for the sector

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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To communicate industry perspectives on the economic overview of the small business sector

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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by BiggerStage

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To update the DPO on the significant potential for jobs and infrastructure following the implementation of the unscripted tax credit (Section 487) upon approval from the European Commission. In addition to discuss the significant potential for the creation of unscripted…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "BiggerStage" has no legal form. "BIGGER STAGE LIMITED" (CRO 681419) 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.