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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 Lobbying2025-01-20

Lobbying return by Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA)

Budgetary matters
Intended results

A meeting with the Taoiseach, to address issues raised in the letter, and for steps to be taken to advance disability rights in the next Programme for Government

Register of Lobbying2025-01-20

Lobbying return by Limerick Chamber

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To garner greater policy support from the Taoiseach and other politicians to advance matters relating to the improvement of the business environment

Register of Lobbying2025-01-20

Lobbying return by Sensational Kids CLG

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Support regarding the decision by the Department of Justice to halt investor approvals for the already approved funding for construction of the National Child Development Centre ::Seeking Funding support for therapy services delivered by Sensational Kids

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Sensational Kids CLG" equals CRO name "SENSATIONAL KIDS COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 432465) 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 Lobbying2025-01-20

Lobbying return by Irish Council for Overseas Students (ICOS)

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Gather information on plans for scheduling of 3rd Stage of the Bill. Request that a Parliamentary Question be asked. Recommend Coalition Against Hate Crime (CAHC) amendments to the Bill Express CAHC's interest in engaging in the future to fully transpose Council Framework…

Register of Lobbying2025-01-20

Lobbying return by Localise Youth and Community Service CLG

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

Government representative at the launch of the National Youth Volunteer Portfolios.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Localise Youth and Community Service CLG" equals CRO name "LOCALISE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY SERVICE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 511416) 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 Lobbying2025-01-20

Lobbying return by St Patrick's Mental Health Services

Foreign Affairs
Intended results

To advocate for a commitment from party leaders to campaign for an end to human rights violations, in particular in relation to children's rights and protection of healthcare, in Gaza.

Register of Lobbying2025-01-20

Lobbying return by Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists

Health
Intended results

To influence policy and to advocate for the revision of the pay and numbers strategy and restoration of speech and language therapy posts.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists" has no legal form. "IRISH ASSOCIATION OF SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPISTS COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 378344) 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 Lobbying2025-01-20

Lobbying return by Bauer Media Audio Ireland

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Better understanding of the challenges for the sector and an amendment to address disproportionate regulation of radio in the Gambling Regulation Bill

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Bauer Media Audio Ireland" has no legal form. "BAUER MEDIA AUDIO IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 162034) 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 Lobbying2025-01-20

Lobbying return by The Irish Hospice Foundation

Health
Intended results

An Taoiseach to give the opening address at the European Grief Conference.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "The Irish Hospice Foundation" equals CRO name "THE IRISH HOSPICE FOUNDATION" (CRO 114617) 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 Lobbying2025-01-20

Lobbying return by Daughters of Charity Child and Family Service

Budgetary matters
Intended results

Increased funding for Mental Health Services

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Daughters of Charity Child and Family Service" has no legal form. "DAUGHTERS OF CHARITY CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 431293) 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 Lobbying2025-01-20

Lobbying return by National Disability Services Association

Budgetary matters
Intended results

A meeting with the Taoiseach, to address issues raised in the letter, and for steps to be taken to advance disability rights in the next Programme for Government

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "National Disability Services Association" has no legal form. "NATIONAL DISABILITY SERVICES ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 300869) 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 Lobbying2025-01-20

Lobbying return by CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED

Budgetary matters
Intended results

To influence decision-making for Budget 2025 including the need to target increases to income supports by raising the Increase for a Qualified Child; Invest in the roll out for the new Equal Start Model to address poverty and disadvantage in childcare settings; Increase Tusla’s…