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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 Lobbying2025-05-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To ensure the support of Oireachtas members for Technology Ireland's policy priorities in relation to such matters as regulatory stability and coherence, digital entrepreneurship, talent & skills for the tech sector's future employment pipeline and the appointment of a Minister…

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 Lobbying2025-05-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Inform decision makers of BioPharmaChem Ireland's position on the transatlantic trade conflict and garner Government support for policy solutions that promote competitiveness.

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 Lobbying2025-05-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To communicate outcome of SFA Small Business Awards

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 Lobbying2025-05-21

Lobbying return by Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To highlight the consequences of proposed EU-US Trade Tariffs on the Irish Whiskey Sector

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 Lobbying2025-05-21

Lobbying return by IBM

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Encourage Ireland to enhance its competitiveness for attracting foreign direct investment, including through its IDA supports and an ambitious approach to adoption of digital technologies.

Register of Lobbying2025-05-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Advancement of EU trade agenda, fostering of strategic partnerships with key partners, increased investment in defence.

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 Lobbying2025-05-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Communicate key partners role in the Irish economy and importance of alignment of EU and Irish competitiveness agendas

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 Lobbying2025-05-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Meeting to ensure understanding of need to be prepared for potential trade shocks

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 Lobbying2025-05-20

Lobbying return by Waterford Chamber of Commerce

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Inform Ministers of ongoing Waterford Chamber events.::Request the Ministers to engage with the Waterford business community.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Waterford Chamber of Commerce" equals CRO name "WATERFORD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE" (CRO 130123) 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 Lobbying2025-05-20

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 to 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 Lobbying2025-05-19

Lobbying return by Shannon Chamber

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

A dedicate agency with assets and resource.::A clear action plan, responsibilities, timelines and deliverables.::That a Junior Minister be given responsibility for the sector.::That the DMAPs expertise in Clare County Council be utilised to expediate the maritime mapping of the…

Register of Lobbying2025-05-19

Lobbying return by Shannon Chamber

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

A dedicate agency with assets and resource.::A clear action plan, responsibilities, timelines and deliverables.::That a Junior Minister be given responsibility for the sector.::That the DMAPs expertise in Clare County Council be utilised to expediate the maritime mapping of the…

Register of Lobbying2025-05-19

Lobbying return by Shannon Chamber

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

That, prior to making a final decision of the roadmap for increasing the minimum annual remuneration thresholds for employment permits, that a full consultation be held with key sectors utilising employment permits, and industry representative organisations, including Shannon…

Register of Lobbying2025-05-18

Lobbying return by Chambers Ireland

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To raise awareness of the benefits of the Unified Patent Court for businesses and obtain a commitment from Government to hold a referendum regarding the Unified Patent Court.