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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)
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Minister for Foreign Affairs (2025-01-23 → 2025-03-25)
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Minister for Finance (2025-11-18 → current)
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CRO-matched interests
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Awards to declared companies
5256
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
9
SIPO donation records
140 of 422 divisions
33%
Vote participation

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SIPO donation reports 9

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 Lobbying2023-09-21

Lobbying return by Hanover Media Strategy Limited

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Meeting with visiting Microsoft VP Antony Cook to discuss Microsoft's contribution to skills in Ireland

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Hanover Media Strategy Limited" equals CRO name "HANOVER MEDIA STRATEGY LIMITED" (CRO 596029) 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 Lobbying2023-09-21

Lobbying return by Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Raise awareness of potential to accelerate deliver of the National Digital Strategy and engage with policymakers on this potential across new technologies, education, skills, health, cybersecurity, cloud computing and energy.

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 Lobbying2023-09-21

Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To call for the SME test to be applied to how firms apply for EIIS, the R&D tax credit and entrepreneurs’ relief in order to reduce the complexity of these schemes and make them “work” for business.

Register of Lobbying2023-09-20

Lobbying return by BiggerStage

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To update elected representatives on the potential for Foreign Direct Investment in unscripted production in Ireland and its potential for job creation and investment in infrastructure

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.

Register of Lobbying2023-05-19

Lobbying return by Hanover Media Strategy Limited

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Discussions on the Irish Government's economic, taxation, retail, skills and film policies.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Hanover Media Strategy Limited" equals CRO name "HANOVER MEDIA STRATEGY LIMITED" (CRO 596029) 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 Lobbying2023-05-19

Lobbying return by American Chamber of Commerce Ireland

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Communicate AmCham's priorities

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "American Chamber of Commerce Ireland" equals CRO name "AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IRELAND" (CRO 18926) 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 Lobbying2023-05-19

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Ensure awareness of Ibec's 'For Peace + Prosperity' Campaign

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 Lobbying2023-05-18

Lobbying return by Scale Ireland

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Promoting entrepreneurship at third-level and bringing about mechanisms to achieve that

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Scale Ireland" has no legal form. "S.C.A.L.E. IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 216661) 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 Lobbying2023-05-17

Lobbying return by Pfizer

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Ensure Ireland polices remain supportive of innovation including open trade, strong IP frameworks, competitive corporate tax

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 Lobbying2023-01-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Ensure awareness of the specific skills supports required to address current skills shortages and future skills needs in the Experience Economy.

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 Lobbying2023-01-20

Lobbying return by American Chamber of Commerce Ireland

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Submit AmCham views on the Sourcing of Science Advice

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "American Chamber of Commerce Ireland" equals CRO name "AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IRELAND" (CRO 18926) 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 Lobbying2023-01-20

Lobbying return by Limerick Chamber

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Request that representations be made to Garda Commissioner and Irish Prison Services for the redeployment of 14 Gardai on security duties at Limerick court house , to be returned to front line policing duties within the division.::Highlight the negative impact of anti-social…

Register of Lobbying2023-01-19

Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To highlight work of Dublin Chamber in meeting with Minister Simon Harris to discuss OECD skills review, apprenticeships and skills gaps