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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 Lobbying2026-03-19

Lobbying return by Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber

Housing
Intended results

more incentives for developers to develop in rural areas. This will increase family numbers in rural area leading to increased numbers attending local schools and joining local clubs.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

Housing
Intended results

Removal of land in planning process being subject to Residential Zoned Land Tax

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.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd

Housing
Intended results

To engage with Public Reps to highlight refurbished units at Tramway Court for use as housing - D24 Y880

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd" equals CRO name "PINNACLE PUBLIC AFFAIRS LIMITED" (CRO 679235) 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 Lobbying2026-01-19

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Housing
Intended results

To advocate for accelerated housing delivery and alignment between planning authorities, developers and providers of critical infrastructure to unlock lands and speed up development.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-19

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Housing
Intended results

To advocate for accelerated housing delivery and alignment between planning authorities, developers and providers of critical infrastructure to unlock lands and speed up development.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-18

Lobbying return by Godland Group

Housing
Intended results

Preliminary notice and introduction of project prior to external validation.::Notification of incoming legislation and land requests. ::Preliminary notice and introduction of project prior to external validation.

Register of Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Uisce Éireann

Housing
Intended results

To provide the Tanaiste with an update on capital investment requirements to support the delivery of housing.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Uisce Éireann" equals CRO name "UISCE ÉIREANN" (CRO 530363) 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 Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Respond

Housing
Intended results

Key Challenges being addressed in Budget 2026

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 Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Cairn Homes plc

Housing
Intended results

Provide a general overview on the Irish residential construction industry and the broader housing market.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Cairn Homes plc" equals CRO name "CAIRN HOMES PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY" (CRO 552564) 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 Lobbying2025-09-18

Lobbying return by Property Owners Association of Ireland Limited (IPOA)

Housing
Intended results

To ensure an understanding of IPOA perspectives on proposal for reform to the rental market regulatory environment.

Register of Lobbying2025-09-15

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Housing
Intended results

Support for Cork Chamber's priorities as part of the National Development Plan review in terms of housing delivery, including funding for the LDA and approved-housing bodies, and adjustments in funding and support schemes where required and appropriate. ::The consideration of…

Register of Lobbying2025-09-11

Lobbying return by Pontis Advisory Limited

Housing
Intended results

Improvement in housing output through policy adjustment

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Pontis Advisory Limited" equals CRO name "PONTIS ADVISORY LIMITED" (CRO 781861) 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 Lobbying2025-09-08

Lobbying return by Threshold

Housing
Intended results

To advocate for the Rent Pressure Zone Rules to remain in place and put forward a proposal to improve security of tenure for private renters.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Threshold" equals CRO name "THRESHOLD" (CRO 70660) 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.