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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 Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Ireland Active

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

Have the government allocate ring-fenced funding for local authority swimming pools. ::For the government to introduce a tax credit for Gym and swim memberships.::Met with Minister Robert Troy with the Insurance Alliance in government buildings to discuss insurance reform.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-17

Lobbying return by Gaelic Players Association

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

Build awareness of experiences of inter-county players social and economic impact and enhance their support and funding

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Gaelic Players Association" has no legal form. "GAELIC PLAYERS ASSOCIATION DESIGNATED ACTIVITY COMPANY" (CRO 535228) 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 Irish Sports Matters Ltd t/a the Federation of Irish Sport

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

That permission be sought on behalf of NGBs/LSPs and other funded bodies to the Revenue Commissioners for a stay on the disclosures required by January 30th, 2026, to June 30th, 2026. 2. That the Minister seeks permission for a derogation for 6 months for the above-mentioned…

Register of Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Prime Arena Holdings

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

Prime Arena Holdings has submitted an application for partial Government funding towards the Prime Arena project.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Prime Arena Holdings" has no legal form. "PrimeArena Holdings LIMITED" (CRO 725774) 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 Lobbying2026-01-20

Lobbying return by Irish Sports Matters Ltd t/a the Federation of Irish Sport

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

For an extension to Sport Ireland recognised NGBs & LSPS beyond the January 30th 2026 deadline for disclosures for 2024 and 2025. A meeting to explore the nuisances and challenges this blanket application of the Supreme Court judgment in Revenue Commissioners v Karshan…

Register of Lobbying2025-07-03

Lobbying return by Ireland Active

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

we ask that government not simply rubber stamp the recommendation of the Judicial Council but that you initiate or support a public, transparent and rigorous review of the Judicial Council’s recommendations, preferably via the Oireachtas Finance Committee (which has oversight…

Register of Lobbying2025-05-19

Lobbying return by Gaelic Players Association

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

To inform named individuals of content of an independent Indecon Report, commissioned by the GPA, which examines the economic impact on inter-county Gaelic players.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Gaelic Players Association" has no legal form. "GAELIC PLAYERS ASSOCIATION DESIGNATED ACTIVITY COMPANY" (CRO 535228) 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 Lobbying2025-01-18

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

To propose that a higher payment rate for farmers is implemented beyond the standard own-work rate of the Walks Scheme, and extend the scheme beyond MAP areas. This increased compensation reflects the additional challenges and ensures that farmers are adequately rewarded for…

Register of Lobbying2025-01-15

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

To highlight that it is important all 150 walks are established without delay. The 80 walks previously promised are still not fully up and running.::That maintenance grants for new and existing walks must be provided.::To emphasise that there needs to be greater promotion and…

Register of Lobbying2025-01-15

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

To propose that landowners and IFA must be consulted::- In advance of route selection and the publication of a defined route corridor.::- In protecting the integrity of farm holdings and using all available public lands.::- In ensuring landowners are indemnified against any…

Register of Lobbying2025-01-08

Lobbying return by Munster Branch IRFU

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

Clarity around funding for the project

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Munster Branch IRFU" has no legal form. "MUNSTER BRANCH IRFU LIMITED" (CRO 358529) 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 Lobbying2024-09-21

Lobbying return by CUMANN PEILE NA H-EIREANN "FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND"

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

To discuss the need for investment into the development of football facilities in Ireland

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "CUMANN PEILE NA H-EIREANN "FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND"" equals CRO name "CUMANN PEILE NA H-EIREANN "FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND"" (CRO 17081) 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.