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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 Lobbying2025-05-16

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

That IFA would be represented on the Government Trade Forum convened as a result of the the US Administration's announcement on 2 April to impose tariffs of 20% on EU exported goods.::The meeting provided the opportunity to get members views as Government takes stock ahead of…

Register of Lobbying2025-05-12

Lobbying return by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

The day after the US Tariff announcement we called for a calm and strategic response focused on enhancing competitiveness and strengthening trade engagement across the Irish economy. This announcement was as a reminder of how globally connected our local economy is. Many of our…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce" equals CRO name "DUN LAOGHAIRE RATHDOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE" (CRO 12764) 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 Lobbying2025-05-12

Lobbying return by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Invited TD's and Ministers to meet with Business Leaders from Dun Laoghaire Rathdown to discuss local and global economic concerns

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce" equals CRO name "DUN LAOGHAIRE RATHDOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE" (CRO 12764) 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 OpenAI Ireland Ltd.

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To understand Ireland’s approach to AI policy and the need to foster innovation, support industry growth, and responsible AI practices.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "OpenAI Ireland Ltd." equals CRO name "OPENAI IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 737350) 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 Drogheda & District Chamber

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To establish a specified taskforce, a follow on structure from the successful Drogheda Implementation Board.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Drogheda & District Chamber" has no legal form. "DROGHEDA AND DISTRICT CHAMBER COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 1757) 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 concerning the the small business community ahead of the General Election

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 ensure An Taoiseach was aware of the view of the technology industry on matters of regulation and to communicate the industry view on how Ireland can boost its 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 Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Lobby on the six Engineering Industries Ireland Election priorities for the next government

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 make An Taoiseach aware of the implications for Irish technology companies in the event Ireland does not opt in to the EIO Directive in advance of February 2026

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.