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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)

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Declared items: 0
CRO-matched interests: 0
Awards to declared companies: 5256
Lobbying returns: 9
SIPO donation records: 33%
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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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Lobbying return by Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors ( AGSI)

Employment

Intended results

To seek meeting regarding the new proposed Conduct and Performance regulations 20254 and to bring to Government attention

Lobbying return by Fórsa trade union

Employment

Intended results

Asked senior spokespeople for political parties /Government formation negotiations teams to commit to policies which would see increased State action concerning the expansion of artificial intelligence.

Lobbying return by Fórsa trade union

Employment

Intended results

Asked general election candidates to commit to protecting remote working and the introduction of a four day working week pilot programmes in the public and civil service, and asked for key recommendations to be included in the next Programme for Government.

Lobbying return by European Anti-Poverty Network Ireland

Employment

Intended results

To share EAPN Ireland's priorities for the next Government, and call on candidates and parties to adopt a range of commitments, and to deliver on them should they form the next Government, covering eight key areas: Systemic Change; Income Adequacy; Inclusive Labour Markets;…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "European Anti-Poverty Network Ireland" has no legal form. "EUROPEAN ANTI-POVERTY NETWORK IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 214663) 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.

Lobbying return by Irish Petrol Retailers Association

Employment

Intended results

Extension to the time available for businesses to make their application

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Petrol Retailers Association" has no legal form. "IRISH PETROL RETAILERS ASSOCIATION LIMITED" (CRO 392079) 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.

Lobbying return by The Open Doors Initiative

Employment

Intended results

Shared above submissions to a wide range of public representatives to support changes in employment policy.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "The Open Doors Initiative" equals CRO name "THE OPEN DOORS INITIATIVE" (CRO 665789) 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.

Lobbying return by Irish SME Association

Employment

Intended results

We requested that the Taoiseach would facilitate the inclusion of representation for SMEs on the labour employer economic forum

Lobbying return by The Union of Retail ,Bar and Administrative Workers

Employment

Intended results

An outright ban on union-busting. Introduce robust protections for union Reps so that they can’t be victimised, discriminated against or dismissed for their union activity Introduce separate robust anti penalisation protections for union members so that they can’t be victimised…

Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Employment

Intended results

Highlighted Dublin business priorities relating to enterprise and the labour market, emphasising the growing need for skilled labour and the calls for reducing the burden of regulation surrounding employment, making necessary supports for businesses available

Lobbying return by Vincent Jennings/Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association (CSNA)

Employment

Intended results

an understanding from public representatives of the real cumulative effects of these changes to our members viability.

Lobbying return by Chambers Ireland

Employment

Intended results

Raise awareness of key issues and priorities for the Chamber network in the year ahead

Lobbying return by RGDATA

Employment

Intended results

Targeted measures to support local independent shops to deliver Government policy on wages, sick pay, pensions and additional leave.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "RGDATA" has no legal form. "RGDATA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 104445) 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.

Lobbying return by Construction Industry Federation (CIF)

Employment

Intended results

Positive outcome for apprenticeships

Lobbying return by Irish Congress of Trade Unions

Employment

Intended results

Requesting the full transposition of the Adequate Minimum Wages Directive to ensure progressive labour market reforms.

Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Employment

Intended results

To highlight the barriers experienced by Dublin firms when implementing apprenticeships programs and advocate for solutions to these issues.