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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)
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CRO-matched interests
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Awards to declared companies
5256
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
9
SIPO donation records
140 of 422 divisions
33%
Vote participation

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SIPO donation reports 9

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 Lobbying2026-05-19

Lobbying return by County Wexford Chamber of Industry and Commerce CLG

Transport
Intended results

To secure Government commitment and a clear delivery pathway for the full N11/N25 upgrade.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "County Wexford Chamber of Industry and Commerce CLG" equals CRO name "COUNTY WEXFORD CHAMBER OF INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 659771) 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 County Wexford Chamber of Industry and Commerce CLG

Transport
Intended results

To secure investment that improves service quality and makes rail a viable alternative for workers and visitors.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "County Wexford Chamber of Industry and Commerce CLG" equals CRO name "COUNTY WEXFORD CHAMBER OF INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 659771) 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 Lobbying2026-05-18

Lobbying return by Irish Heart Foundation

Transport
Intended results

To secure information on the revenue raised from the Nitrogen Dioxide levy, and how much extra funding would be raised if the levy rates were increased.::To secure information on the number of fossil fuel powered private cars registered in Ireland.

Register of Lobbying2026-05-06

Lobbying return by Irish Road Haulage Association

Transport
Intended results

Formal communication, urgent attention & update. Meeting to learn more about Gov decision & proposals. Take account of concerns in letter & meet if required. Prompt response regarding steps to support hauliers. Constructive engagement, practical action & meeting to discuses.…

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 Lobbying2026-03-19

Lobbying return by Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber

Transport
Intended results

Why leave a gap ? Offer apprenticeships and programmes to target youth unemployed and also not curtail some courses to unemployed. Also allow others to move sectors.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-20

Lobbying return by Ireland Golf Tour Operator Association

Transport
Intended results

Change legislation so that our tour operator members are able to operate north and south of the border in line with our All-Ireland tourism policy

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Ireland Golf Tour Operator Association" has no legal form. "IRELAND GOLF TOUR OPERATOR ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 508159) 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 Lobbying2026-01-19

Lobbying return by Alcohol Action Ireland

Transport
Intended results

Raise awareness of issues around alcohol and road safety. Improved procedures in relation to testing of samples for alcohol following traffic collisions

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 Lobbying2026-01-19

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Transport
Intended results

To call for investment in key transport projects in the Cork region, such as Luas Cork, and for enhanced national and international connectivity through Cork Airport and the restoration of a flight connection between Cork and Belfast.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-19

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Transport
Intended results

To call for investment in key transport projects in the Cork region, such as Luas Cork, and for enhanced national and international connectivity through Cork Airport and the restoration of a flight connection between Cork and Belfast.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-16

Lobbying return by Irish Road Haulage Association

Transport
Intended results

Post Budget discussion with Micheál Martin. Meeting to discuss abnormal wide loads & issues associated. Congratulations letter. Congratulations letter. Congratulations letter. Engaging with the EU commission to oppose the introduction of mandatory ZEV purchasing quotas. Meeting…

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 Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by daa plc

Transport
Intended results

To update Tánaiste on key issues including Passenger capacity, Dublin airport, growth plans and noise management and seek support for lifting the passenger cap to enable growth.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "daa plc" equals CRO name "DAA PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY" (CRO 9401) 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.