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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 Lobbying2025-01-17

Lobbying return by Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors ( AGSI)

Employment
Intended results

To seek meeting regarding the new proposed Conduct and Performance regulations 20254 and to bring to Government attention

Register of Lobbying2025-01-17

Lobbying return by Irish Road Haulage Association

Transport
Intended results

Suggestions to address concerns. Discuss changes to legislation. Discuss cost issues further. Discuss exclusion of IRHA rep. Assist in advancing this critical matter. Clarity on industry issues. Address urgent issues due to Holyhead. Swift action to address the situation.…

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 Lobbying2025-01-17

Lobbying return by Limerick Chamber

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To garner support for the asks and recommendations forming part of the Limerick Chambers Mid-West Policy Priorities for General Election 2024 Submission.

Register of Lobbying2025-01-17

Lobbying return by National Adult Literacy Agency

Education and Training
Intended results

For our recommended commitments to go into the next programme for government

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "National Adult Literacy Agency" equals CRO name "NATIONAL ADULT LITERACY AGENCY" (CRO 342807) 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 Lobbying2025-01-17

Lobbying return by Fair Seas Ireland

Environment
Intended results

To reiterate the need for MPA legislation to be progressed and included in government formation discussions as well as the included in the Prorgamme for Government

Register of Lobbying2025-01-17

Lobbying return by European Network Against Racism (ENAR) Ireland CLG

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Amendments Hate Crime legislation

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "European Network Against Racism (ENAR) Ireland CLG" equals CRO name "EUROPEAN NETWORK AGAINST RACISM (ENAR) IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 494388) 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 Lobbying2025-01-16

Lobbying return by Fórsa trade union

Budgetary matters
Intended results

Asked senior spokespeople for political parties / Government formation negotiation teams to commit to policies which would see increased State action on the cost of living.

Register of Lobbying2025-01-16

Lobbying return by Fórsa trade union

Environment
Intended results

Asked senior spokespeople for political parties / Government formation negotiation teams to commit to policies which would see increased State action on climate change.

Register of Lobbying2025-01-16

Lobbying return by Fórsa trade union

Employment
Intended results

Asked senior spokespeople for political parties /Government formation negotiations teams to commit to policies which would see increased State action concerning the expansion of artificial intelligence.

Register of Lobbying2025-01-16

Lobbying return by Fórsa trade union

Public Expenditure and Reform
Intended results

Asked general election candidates to commit to support increased public service pay and commitment to investment in quality public services and asking for key recommendations to be included in the next Programme for Government.

Register of Lobbying2025-01-16

Lobbying return by Fórsa trade union

Employment
Intended results

Asked general election candidates to commit to protecting remote working and the introduction of a four day working week pilot programmes in the public and civil service, and asked for key recommendations to be included in the next Programme for Government.

Register of Lobbying2025-01-16

Lobbying return by County Wexford Chamber of Industry and Commerce CLG

Education and Training
Intended results

The intended result was the location of a veterinary school in SETU, given the dominance of the agri-food industry in the South East. The establishment of a School of Pharmacy and a School of Nursing in SETU to fulfil the needs and ambitions of the pharma and medical sector in…

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.