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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 Cork Chamber

Transport
Intended results

To outline key areas for investment for Cork business with regard to transport in Budget 2027, including the progression of key projects such as Luas Cork, BusConnects Cork and the Cork Northern Distributor Multi-modal Route, as well as a continued focus on transport network…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Transport
Intended results

To outline key areas for investment for Cork business with regard to transport in Budget 2027, including the progression of key projects such as Luas Cork, BusConnects Cork and the Cork Northern Distributor Multi-modal Route, as well as a continued focus on transport network…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-14

Lobbying return by Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber

Transport
Intended results

Continued and enhanced investment in Local Link services to improve regional connectivity and support access to employment, businesses and services across West Waterford.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-14

Lobbying return by Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber

Transport
Intended results

Continued investment in transport infrastructure to improve connectivity, competitiveness and sustainable economic growth in West Waterford and the South East.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-10

Lobbying return by Irish Road Haulage Association

Transport
Intended results

Opp to discuss further. Meeting to discuss solutions. Government engagement. Meeting to discuss. Meeting to discuss. Support for this initiative. Address the concerns. Meeting to discuss. Meeting ti discuss. Meeting to discuss.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Road Haulage Association" equals CRO name "IRISH ROAD HAULAGE ASSOCIATION" (CRO 43035) 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 Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Dundalk Chamber

Transport
Intended results

Ensure that the Minister for Finance was aware of the need for further trains and increased funding for rail services between Belfast, Dundalk and Dublin

Register of Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Aer Lingus

Transport
Intended results

Highlight need for urgent legislative action to address Dublin Airport passenger cap

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Aer Lingus" has no legal form. "AER LINGUS LIMITED" (CRO 9215) 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 Coach Tourism and Transport Council of Ireland

Transport
Intended results

Secure financial assistance for commercial coach and bus operators due to conflict in Middle East causing fuel cost inflation

Register of Lobbying2026-05-19

Lobbying return by Irish Cancer Society

Transport
Intended results

Request that the Minister intervene to reinstate the previous Donegal-Dublin flight timetable for cancer patients::Build awareness of the issue around changes to the Donegal-Dublin flight schedule in relation to people affected by cancer accessing treatment.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Cancer Society" equals CRO name "IRISH CANCER SOCIETY" (CRO 20868) 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

Transport
Intended results

Raise awareness about alcohol and road safety report from AAI. Recommendations include increased road side breath testing, streamlining of cumbersome procedures around testing, whole of population measures to reduce alcohol consumption.

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 Shannon Group plc

Transport
Intended results

To update Oireachtas members and MEPs on business at Shannon Airport Group, its strategic importance for Ireland and to continue to advocate for the Group's continued development.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Shannon Group plc" equals CRO name "SHANNON GROUP, PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY" (CRO 548847) 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.