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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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Declared items
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CRO-matched interests
0
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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AreaAll 5256Health 1596Education and Training 532Justice and Equality 301Economic Development and Industry 292Budgetary matters 270Agriculture 254Finance 253Children and Youth Affairs 178Taxation 132Housing 127Environment 116Community 114Foreign Affairs 113Energy and Natural Resources 112EU Affairs 111Transport 100Trade 87Employment 76Tourism 75Public Expenditure and Reform 71Banking and Financial Institutions 66Social Protection 62Local Government 41Development and Zoning 40Communications 31Sports and Recreation 27Arts 24Heritage 19Marine 15Food 12Gaeltacht 5Defence 4
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Register of Lobbying2025-01-15

Lobbying return by Down Syndrome Ireland

Health
Intended results

For parties (especially those elected) to implement requests on our manifesto to help improve the lives of Irish people with Down syndrome.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Down Syndrome Ireland" equals CRO name "DOWN SYNDROME IRELAND" (CRO 131012) 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 Lobbying2025-01-15

Lobbying return by Independent Broadcasters of Ireland

Arts
Intended results

Introduction of funding schemes and policies that are fair, proportionate and accessible for the independent radio stations, as well as recognition of the critical transmission infrastructure IBI members provide.::Communication and gaining understanding among policymakers of…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Independent Broadcasters of Ireland" has no legal form. "INDEPENDENT BROADCASTERS OF IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 166985) 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 Lobbying2025-01-15

Lobbying return by AgTech Ireland

Agriculture
Intended results

Increase awareness of the importance of agtech as an intrinsic part of a sustainable agriculture ecosystem, and identify areas in Budget 2025 which might help enable agtech to fulfill its potential. This includes VAT refund policy for farm investments, optimising operation and…

Register of Lobbying2025-01-15

Lobbying return by AgTech Ireland

Agriculture
Intended results

Improving the visibility among politicians ahead of the General Election of the Irish agtech ecosystem, and increase awareness of its importance to support greater levels of environmental, economic and social sustainability of agriculture.

Register of Lobbying2025-01-14

Lobbying return by Irish Petrol Retailers Association

Employment
Intended results

Extension to the time available for businesses to make their application

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Petrol Retailers Association" has no legal form. "IRISH PETROL RETAILERS ASSOCIATION LIMITED" (CRO 392079) 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 Lobbying2025-01-14

Lobbying return by Irish Wildbird Conservancy

Environment
Intended results

To ensure that the manifestoes of the political parties were ambitious for the environment especially Ireland's wild birds and other biodiversity. ::That the Programme for Government would be more ambitious for biodiversity and the environment than some of the manifestoes

Register of Lobbying2025-01-14

Lobbying return by Treoir (Federation of Services for Unmarried Parents and their Children)

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

The inclusion of kinship care support in party manifesto, to strengthen case for inclusion in programme for government.

Register of Lobbying2025-01-14

Lobbying return by Rare Diseases Ireland

Health
Intended results

Inclusion of rare diseases in Programme for Government - specifically Implementation of new National RD Strategy; Provide timely equitable access to medical innovations, including orphan medicines, advanced therapies, genomics and devices; and Deliver a comprehensive robust…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Rare Diseases Ireland" equals CRO name "RARE DISEASES IRELAND" (CRO 140743) 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 Lobbying2025-01-13

Lobbying return by Emerald Airlines Limited

Transport
Intended results

Short term - temporarily suspend passenger cap enforcement pending review outcome ::Short term - to remove transfer passengers and PSO passengers from the cap ::Long term - increase the passenger cap or remove entirely

Register of Lobbying2025-01-13

Lobbying return by The Community Foundation for Ireland

Community
Intended results

New Government commitment to continue National Policy on Philanthropy and its actions, in particular awareness raising, promotions of legacy giving as well as possible co-funding or granting partnerships as appropriate in areas such as supporting communities to take climate and…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "The Community Foundation for Ireland" equals CRO name "THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR IRELAND" (CRO 338427) 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 Lobbying2025-01-13

Lobbying return by Enable Ireland Disability Services Ltd

Finance
Intended results

Call for government to intervene and issue a Government directive to instruct DEPR to release funds to address Section 39 Pay Parity and restore the pay of Section 39 workers to equality with their HSE and Section 38 colleagues.

Register of Lobbying2025-01-13

Lobbying return by Dyslexia Association of Ireland

Education and Training
Intended results

To raise awareness of Oireachtas members on the urgent need for extra time for students with dyslexia and other learning difficulties when sitting State Exams (Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate) as part of the accommodations offered within the RACE (Reasonable Accommodations…

Register of Lobbying2025-01-13

Lobbying return by Construction Industry Federation (CIF)

Public Expenditure and Reform
Intended results

The submission set out recommendations for the new Government under five priorities: 1. Deliver quality infrastructure 2. Address housing supply 3. Cultivate people, skills and capacity for labour market growth 4. Build a sustainable low carbon economy 5. Build capacity for…

Register of Lobbying2025-01-10

Lobbying return by Community Workers' Limited

Community
Intended results

Investment in public services; just transition; education for community workers; quality and affordable early childhood care; Political leadership on inclusion & solidarity; Cross-department actions in resourcing local communities; Support for the work and expansion of Community…