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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 Lobbying2026-09-14

Lobbying return by Construction Defects Alliance

Housing
Intended results

Implementation of Interim Remediation Scheme; development of the Fire Detection and Alarm System Initiative, the rollout of Retrospective Payments Pathfinders and the passage of legislation to underpin the defects remediation scheme.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-14

Lobbying return by DNG Group Ltd.

Housing
Intended results

4 x Recommendations if adopted in Budget 2027 to provide immediate, tangible relief to renters, landlords and prospective homeowners while supporting the broader objectives of Housing for All.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "DNG Group Ltd." equals CRO name "DNG GROUP LIMITED" (CRO 627687) 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 Lobbying2026-09-11

Lobbying return by Mid West Simon Community

Housing
Intended results

Improvements in homelessness action, including whole of government approach and multiannual funding.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Mid West Simon Community" equals CRO name "MID WEST SIMON COMMUNITY" (CRO 420814) 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 Lobbying2026-09-02

Lobbying return by RIAI

Housing
Intended results

To secure Budget 2027 funding, tax measures, and policy commitments that strengthen housing delivery, support the construction sector, implement the National Policy on Architecture, expand the role of architects in public projects, and promote sustainable development through…

Register of Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Irish Institutional Property

Housing
Intended results

To contribute informed, experience based insights on market conditions, delivery capacity, and the effectiveness of State supports to help shape a clear understanding of the drivers of housing sector responsiveness and output

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Institutional Property" has no legal form. "IRISH INSTITUTIONAL PROPERTY COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 635622) 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 Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Respond

Housing
Intended results

Funding challenges addressed Construction Led Model for AHBs Support for Community Infrastructure especially in Large Scale Housing Schemes

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Respond" equals CRO name "RESPOND" (CRO 90576) 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 Law Society of Ireland

Housing
Intended results

To provide inputs on various topics including local property tax, the Code for pre-sale information and issues having a direct impact on solicitors.

Register of Lobbying2026-05-15

Lobbying return by Focus Ireland

Housing
Intended results

To obtain a public clarification confirming the housing rights of those in emergency accommodation, promote fact-based debate on migration and homelessness, and mitigate stigma and misuse of the original remarks.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Focus Ireland" has no legal form. "FOCUS IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 106149) 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 Lobbying2026-05-13

Lobbying return by Cork Business Association

Housing
Intended results

Put forward suggestions to improve these areas for consideration by government.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Cork Business Association" has no legal form. "CORK BUSINESS ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 205646) 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 Lobbying2026-03-19

Lobbying return by Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber

Housing
Intended results

Government should ensure balance between humanitarian accommodation needs and tourism capacity, including: • Monitoring the long-term impact on tourism bed stock • Developing transition supports to help properties return to the tourism market • Protecting key tourism capacity in…