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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 Lobbying2026-05-19

Lobbying return by Alcohol Action Ireland

Health
Intended results

Raise awareness of issues around alcohol sports sponsorship and its impact on youth drinking as outlined in AAI report. Report recommends a ban on this form of alcohol marketing.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Alcohol Action Ireland" equals CRO name "ALCOHOL ACTION IRELAND" (CRO 378738) 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 Lobbying2026-05-19

Lobbying return by Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services

Health
Intended results

To request support in facilitating the Department of Health to allocate funds and the associated 164 WTE in the 2026 estimates.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services" equals CRO name "OUR LADY`S HOSPICE & CARE SERVICES" (CRO 352404) 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 Lobbying2026-05-19

Lobbying return by Alcohol Action Ireland

Health
Intended results

Ensure implementation of alcohol labelling regulations::Raise concerns about alcohol industry influence on government

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Alcohol Action Ireland" equals CRO name "ALCOHOL ACTION IRELAND" (CRO 378738) 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 Lobbying2026-05-19

Lobbying return by Arthritis Ireland

Health
Intended results

Encourage attendance at a briefing session in the Leinster House AV room on April 22nd 2026, to discuss the findings of the Arthritis in Ireland: The Lived Reality 2026 research report and create awareness and draw attention to the lived experiences of those affected and support…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Arthritis Ireland" equals CRO name "ARTHRITIS IRELAND" (CRO 78931) 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 Lobbying2026-05-18

Lobbying return by Irish Heart Foundation

Health
Intended results

To seek information on the level of funding provided annually to tobacco cessation programmes.::To seek information on the policies implemented by Revenue to combat illicit tobacco trade. ::To seek information on the price of the Most Popular Price Category (MPPC) of a 20 pack…

Register of Lobbying2026-05-18

Lobbying return by Irish Heart Foundation

Health
Intended results

To seek information on the revenue raised by the sugar sweetened drinks tax each year since its introduction, and to date in 2026, broken down by the yield in each band.

Register of Lobbying2026-05-18

Lobbying return by Nursing Homes Ireland

Health
Intended results

NHI requests that nursing home services be explicitly incorporated into all future national emergency plans and in the current climate ensuring that staff have prioritised access to fuel during periods of disruption. This measure is necessary to safeguard the wellbeing of…

Register of Lobbying2026-05-08

Lobbying return by FASD Ireland CLG

Health
Intended results

Communication with Ministers, TD's & Senators regarding Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Funding for 2026, delays in funding for 2025 and requests to meet with FASD Ireland to discuss these issues.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "FASD Ireland CLG" equals CRO name "FASD IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 708129) 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 Lobbying2026-05-08

Lobbying return by FASD Ireland CLG

Health
Intended results

Attended Fine Gael Disability Network Conference in Galway to discuss Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, funding for the organisation for 2026 and recognition of FASD in Ireland.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "FASD Ireland CLG" equals CRO name "FASD IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 708129) 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 Lobbying2026-03-12

Lobbying return by MSD

Health
Intended results

Engagements during the US Chamber of Commerce visit to Dublin (23–26 February 2026) focused on Ireland’s competitiveness. Topics included patient access to innovative medicines, pharmaceutical pricing and reimbursement policy under the IPHA Framework Agreement 2026–2029, R&D and…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "MSD" has no legal form. "M.S.D. LIMITED" (CRO 18759) 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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by The Asthma Society of Ireland

Health
Intended results

Raise awareness of PBS key asks in the lead up to Budget 2026

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "The Asthma Society of Ireland" equals CRO name "ASTHMA SOCIETY OF IRELAND" (CRO 57125) 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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Vulcan Consulting Limited

Health
Intended results

To make real time continuous glucose monitoring part of the standard model of care for diabetes patients in Ireland

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Vulcan Consulting Limited" equals CRO name "VULCAN CONSULTING LIMITED" (CRO 578963) 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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Vulcan Consulting Limited

Health
Intended results

To seek meetings to raise the importance of the pharmaceutical sector in Ireland and Europe

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Vulcan Consulting Limited" equals CRO name "VULCAN CONSULTING LIMITED" (CRO 578963) 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.