Lobbying return by County Kildare Chamber
Economic Development and IndustryIntended results
To highlight the greatest concerns impacting businesses and Kildare's competitiveness such as housing, labour shortages and public transport.
Politician · TD · 34th Dáil
Simon Harris
- 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)
- 0
- Declared items
- 0
- CRO-matched interests
- 0
- Awards to declared companies
- 5256
- Lobbying returns
- 9
- SIPO donation records
- 33%
- Vote participation
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
140 of 422 divisions
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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
Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce
EmploymentIntended results
To highlight the barriers experienced by Dublin firms when implementing apprenticeships programs and advocate for solutions to these issues.
Lobbying return by Social Innovation Growth Fund Ireland Limited trading as Rethink Ireland.
CommunityIntended results
Shared overview, identify synergies, and build relationships with the Minister and Department
Lobbying return by John Gallagher
CommunityIntended results
To promote support within government for provision of enhanced policy supports and related funding for charities
Lobbying return by Vincent Jennings/Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association (CSNA)
Budgetary mattersIntended results
A realisation by public officials that our sector cannot sustain the increases in labour costs without directed assistance.
Lobbying return by The Union of Students in Ireland
Budgetary mattersIntended results
A reflection of the USI pre budget asks in Budget 2024
Lobbying return by Independent Broadcasters of Ireland
CommunicationsIntended results
To outline the pressures currently facing the independent radio sector, especially the increased costs and external issues relating to local journalism and current affairs coverage.
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.
Lobbying return by Marc Coleman
Economic Development and IndustryIntended results
Support for tax reductions in Budget 2024 and more supports for Ireland's small business sector and consumers. Also to promote apprenticeship programme and shift in resources towards practical further education and primary/secondary to improve work relevant skills. Also to…
Lobbying return by Veterinary Ireland
AgricultureIntended results
Attendance at the Veterinary Ireland Annual General Meeting and Conference, 24th November 2023, Mullingar Park Hotel.
Lobbying return by National Youth Council of Ireland
Budgetary mattersIntended results
To secure continued funding and support for the Skills Summary Programme
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "National Youth Council of Ireland" equals CRO name "NATIONAL YOUTH COUNCIL OF IRELAND" (CRO 58814) 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.
Lobbying return by Ibec
EmploymentIntended results
Ensure understanding of business issues relating to labour market and social wage
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Ibec" has no legal form. "IBEC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 8706) 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.
Lobbying return by Irish Wildbird Conservancy
EnvironmentIntended results
Working as part of the Fair Seas coalition, BirdWatch Ireland met with elected representatives to advocate for strong marine protection in Ireland. The Marine Protected Area Bill is currently being drafted, and BirdWatch Ireland met with, called and emailed public officials to…
Lobbying return by Rehab Group
Education and TrainingIntended results
Seeking support for core and capital funding for the National Learning Network (NLN) at rates appropriate to 2023 costs
Lobbying return by Children's Books Ireland CLG
Education and TrainingIntended results
1. Invest €20m in Budget 2024 in books for children and young people to read for pleasure, building on the foundations laid in Budget 2022.::2. Establish a National Advisory Group on School Library Provision to develop a National Strategy for School Libraries, with the key aim…
Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
FinanceIntended results
To highlight the following priorities for Budget 2024::Brexit Adjustment Reserve (BAR).::- A fair share of the €1bn Brexit Adjustment Reserve (BAR) must be ringfenced for farmers.::- Potential displacement in the UK market in 2024 of €300m of beef and €75m of sheep meat due to…