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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 Teneo Strategy Ireland Limited

Finance
Intended results

To inform Government of Coca-Cola's significant contribution to Ireland, its' plans for expansion, and to discuss consideration of Pillar Two reporting, R&D incentives and options to streamline the visa and work permit system.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Teneo Strategy Ireland Limited" equals CRO name "TENEO STRATEGY IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 92844) 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 Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Law Society of Ireland

Finance
Intended results

The Law Society provided suggestions to the Department of Finance related to tax policy in order to make it more business friendly and enhance Ireland's competitiveness

Register of Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by The Society of Actuaries in Ireland

Finance
Intended results

Express concern that risks relating to concentrated asset portfolios not sufficiently highlighted in discussions on Investment Accounts and offering support on Financial Literacy

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "The Society of Actuaries in Ireland" equals CRO name "THE SOCIETY OF ACTUARIES IN IRELAND" (CRO 146024) 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 Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd

Finance
Intended results

Ensure awareness of the steps Meta is taking to address fraud and scams.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd" equals CRO name "META PLATFORMS IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 462932) 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 Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Flutter Entertainment PLC

Finance
Intended results

To communicate the impact of an increase to the betting duty.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Flutter Entertainment PLC" equals CRO name "FLUTTER ENTERTAINMENT PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY" (CRO 16956) 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 Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Outhouse CLG

Finance
Intended results

To secure the inclusion of democratic and social resilience within the mitigation framework for Future Forty.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Outhouse CLG" equals CRO name "OUTHOUSE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 255357) 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 Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Chambers Ireland

Finance
Intended results

Ensure equal opportunities in entrepreneurship - Improve women-led entrepreneurship by expanding dedicated early-stage finance and creating a single, joined-up access point for enterprise supports.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Chambers Ireland

Finance
Intended results

Strengthen enterprise competitiveness and investment. In particular, cut business cost pressures, improve access to finance and modernise supports so SMEs can scale and invest.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-20

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Finance
Intended results

To discuss IFA's key priorities for Budget 2027::Taxation::• Capital Acquisition taxes (increased thresholds and retention of Agricultural Relief)::• Increase in VAT Flat Rate Addition to reflect higher input prices and lower output prices::• Residential Zoned Land…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-20

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Finance
Intended results

To propose the introduction of a minimum 50% capital grant for development of farmer owned farm scale biogas plants - financed through Infrastructure and Climate and Nature Fund (ICNF) and/or feed in tariff.::To propose the immediate reduction of Renewable Heat Obligation (RHO).…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-20

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Finance
Intended results

To highlight that to allow for further investment by farmers in roof-top solar a multi-year fully funding commitment is required for predictability and confidence.::To propose an increase in the grant value for farms under the Non-Domestic Microgen Grant (NDMG) administered by…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-20

Lobbying return by Car Rental Council of Ireland

Finance
Intended results

To seek exceptions to the principle of mandatory acceptance of euro banknotes and coins by amending Art. 5 paragraph 1 of the proposed legislation to mitigate security and crime risks.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Ibec

Finance
Intended results

Outlining: 1.Prepare a scenario-based framework to address possible viability concerns in housing. 2.Extend the Development Levy Waiver and associated Uisce Éireann connection charge waivers 3.Adjust price caps, geographic boundaries and eligibility thresholds under 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.