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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.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Environmental Pillar

Environment
Intended results

Ensure appropriate levels of funding are allocated in 2027 for the environment, including nature restoration and protection; climate action; public transportation and the circular economy. Discuss multi-annual funding mechanism to support the environmental NGO sector in a…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Shannon Chamber

Environment
Intended results

To secure timely funding and delivery of the Shannon Flood Relief Scheme so that flood-risk constraints can be addressed and residentially zoned lands can be brought forward.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Shannon Chamber

Environment
Intended results

To accelerate DMAP implementation and provide a clearer, adequately resourced and more timely consenting process for offshore renewable energy projects, giving developers and investors greater certainty.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Chambers Ireland

Environment
Intended results

Turn climate ambition into practical delivery. Provide long-term certainty through post-2030 targets, workforce transition supports, city-level climate investment and evidence-based planning for future energy options.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Chambers Ireland

Environment
Intended results

Reduce the cost and complexity of decarbonisation. Make decarbonisation more practical and affordable through broader retrofit supports, stronger commercial EV incentives and faster delivery of lower-carbon public transport.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Chambers Ireland

Environment
Intended results

Accelerate the delivery of clean energy infrastructure - Speed up renewable generation, grid, ports, storage and enabling infrastructure delivery to strengthen energy security, reduce constraints and support Ireland’s clean energy targets.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Environment
Intended results

To outline key areas for investment for Cork business with regard to sustainability in Budget 2027, including an emphasis on sustainable urban growth and development, in line with Cork's participation in the EU Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities Mission to 2030.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Environment
Intended results

To outline key areas for investment for Cork business with regard to sustainability in Budget 2027, including an emphasis on sustainable urban growth and development, in line with Cork's participation in the EU Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities Mission to 2030.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Environmental Pillar

Environment
Intended results

Ensure that the issue of fossil fuel profit taxation is discussed at the September Ecofin meeting, taking place in Ireland as part of the Irish Presidency of the Council of Europe.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-17

Lobbying return by Youth and Environment Europe

Environment
Intended results

Called on the Government to withdraw the Bill before Seanad Éireann and urged Senators and all members of the Oireachtas to oppose it due to concerns over its ISDS clauses and the trade agreements it would facilitate. Also called for rejection of trade agreements containing ISDS…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-14

Lobbying return by Irish Wildbird Conservancy

Environment
Intended results

A strong and ambitious national nature restoration that will be funded properly::Raise awareness of the launch of the BirdWatch Ireland restoration plan for threatened bird species

Register of Lobbying2026-09-13

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Environment
Intended results

To highlight that the ANC payment is the first direct payment typically received by farmers annually, and represents an integral revenue stream, particularly for the more vulnerable farm sectors. It offers support to farmers who face significant hardship from factors such as…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-13

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Environment
Intended results

To highlight that farmers are fully committed to the enhancement of the environment along with maintaining the economic vibrancy and amenity value of the countryside and rural Ireland. This is demonstrated by the phenomenal uptake and actions taken by farmers in the beleaguered…