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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 Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Pfizer

Trade
Intended results

To highlight our concerns about the inclusion of pharmaceuticals in tariffs, the timing for entry into force, and the need for a zero-tariff pathway that includes innovative medicines. ::To highlight the potential impact of Most Favoured Nation pricing for pharmaceuticals in the…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Pfizer" has no legal form. "PFIZER LIMITED" (CRO 900988) 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 Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Ibec

Trade
Intended results

Refrain from adopting tariffs or other commercial policy measures on imports of medical technologies from the United States.

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 Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Ibec

Trade
Intended results

Seeking Irish Government, working alongside the EU Commission, EU Member States work towards “zero for zero” treatment for medtech in EU/US Trade Deal.

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 Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Ibec

Trade
Intended results

Ensure understanding of Ibec position on EU countermeasures on EU tariffs.

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 Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Uplift

Trade
Intended results

That the Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade would not waive crucial pre-legislative scrutiny on changes to the Arbitration act, making it harder for the Government to ratify the CETA trade deal. That cabinet approval would be withheld for amending the Arbitration Act.

Register of Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Eli Lilly and Company

Trade
Intended results

To highlight the complexity of global supply chains in the pharmaceutical industry and the risk of disruption those supply chains that tariffs may cause. ::To highlight the need for pro-business government policies that value innovation and support the continued strong…

Register of Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Horse Sport Ireland

Trade
Intended results

1) Highlighting the importance of the sport horse sector and trade with the US. ::2) Requesting that sport horses be included in any EU exemption, as proposed for the thoroughbred sector.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Horse Sport Ireland" equals CRO name "HORSE SPORT IRELAND" (CRO 432092) 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 Sandyford BID CLG

Trade
Intended results

Secure an invitation to the Government Trade Forum

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Sandyford BID CLG" equals CRO name "SANDYFORD BID COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 593200) 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 Irish Exporters Association

Trade
Intended results

Share our industry expertise to inform Ireland's trade policy and exchange views with other stakeholders on country and regional specific developments.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Exporters Association" has no legal form. "IRISH EXPORTERS ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 13805) 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 Lobbying2025-09-18

Lobbying return by British Irish Chamber of Commerce

Trade
Intended results

For the Government to implement appropriate policies outlined in our submission to make Ireland a more attractive place to invest in, and to strengthen the relationship both economic and political with the UK.

Register of Lobbying2025-09-18

Lobbying return by British Irish Chamber of Commerce

Trade
Intended results

For The Minister to address our Conference audience and outline the Government's position in relation to their respective mandate (Trade, Finance, Financial Services, Infrastructure, Public Expenditure, Energy and Enterprise) and how this would benefit the business community in…

Register of Lobbying2025-09-18

Lobbying return by Irish Exporters Association

Trade
Intended results

Inform Government of needs of Irish Exporters in formation of Budget 2026

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Exporters Association" has no legal form. "IRISH EXPORTERS ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 13805) 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 Lobbying2025-09-15

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Trade
Intended results

To meet with the the Government Trade Forum to discuss IFA's perspectives on priority actions for the Forum.::To take part in discussions regarding latest developments with US tariff policy and the list of potential EU counter measures.::To highlight that the EU needs to…