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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: 0
CRO-matched interests: 0
Awards to declared companies: 5256
Lobbying returns: 9
SIPO donation records: 33%
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Lobbying returns

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Lobbying return by Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland CLG

Children and Youth Affairs

Intended results

Increased awareness among decision makers in the areas of TUSLA Child & Family Services, Education, HSE Disability. Irish Youth Justice and Mental Health about the work that YAP Ireland does and the strong outcomes that we achieve with young people and families

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland CLG" equals CRO name "YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAMMES IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 468697) 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 Griffith College Dublin

Education and Training

Intended results

That Griffith College Dublin 8 be included in the Tertiary Education initiative launched by Minister Harris as a way of increasing participation in HE in Dublin 8 and its hinterland..

Lobbying return by Neurological Alliance of Ireland

Health

Intended results

Support for the implementation of the policy recommendation within the National Neurorehabilitation Strategy to ensure that each HSE CHO area has a dedicated community neurorehabilitation team

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Neurological Alliance of Ireland" has no legal form. "NEUROLOGICAL ALLIANCE OF IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 366603) 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 Cork Business Association

Justice and Equality

Intended results

More visible Garda presence on the streets of Cork City, particularly during daytime hours

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Cork Business Association" has no legal form. "CORK BUSINESS ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 205646) 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 SME Association

Budgetary matters

Intended results

Tax reform package, housing and infrstructure development, securing a green economy, productivity development, indigenous industrial policy reform, establishing a state security clearance regime, maintaining the public sector, protecting the social welfare system, credible state…

Lobbying return by Cuala Senior Care Limited

Health

Intended results

Ministers Office contacted me to arrange meeting with Simon

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Cuala Senior Care Limited" equals CRO name "CUALA SENIOR CARE LIMITED" (CRO 413662) 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 Trinity College Dublin Students' Union

Education and Training

Intended results

Secure Sean Binder's acquittal and support from the Government. This is a high profile case where TCD SU is fully behind Sean.

Lobbying return by Image Learning and Development Training Network, company Limited by Guarantee T/A HABIC

Education and Training

Intended results

Enhanced financial support for employers taking on apprentices in the personal grooming industry.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Image Learning and Development Training Network, company Limited by Guarantee T/A HABIC" equals CRO name "IMAGE LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT TRAINING NETWORK COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 606361) 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 Rape Crisis Network Ireland

Justice and Equality

Intended results

transparency, improved processes, equity

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Rape Crisis Network Ireland" has no legal form. "RAPE CRISIS NETWORK IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 363350) 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 SAFE Ireland National Social Change Agency CLG T/A SAFE Ireland

Justice and Equality

Intended results

Provide expert input and co-design the new statutory agency for Domestic, Sexual and Gender Based Violence

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "SAFE Ireland National Social Change Agency CLG T/A SAFE Ireland" equals CRO name "SAFE IRELAND NATIONAL SOCIAL CHANGE AGENCY COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 291205) 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 National College of Ireland

Education and Training

Intended results

Access to capital funding for NCI

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "National College of Ireland" equals CRO name "NATIONAL COLLEGE OF IRELAND" (CRO 134303) 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 Peacehaven Trust CLG

Housing

Intended results

If re-zoning was possible for that specified building.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Peacehaven Trust CLG" equals CRO name "PEACEHAVEN TRUST COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 385062) 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 Progressive College Network Ltd.

Education and Training

Intended results

I was lobbying the government on policy regarding the ELE sector and the introduction of the long awaited IEM. The proposed LP fund is a matter of grave concern. PCN currently has a bespoke LP insurance which includes medical insurance and also protects teachers and staff. PCN's…

Lobbying return by Mental Health Ireland

Health

Intended results

Ongoing support for Mental Health initiatives and funding.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Mental Health Ireland" equals CRO name "MENTAL HEALTH IRELAND" (CRO 24379) 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 National Association of Boards of Management in Special Education

Education and Training

Intended results

To highlight the gaps in current provision, to draw attention to the urgent need for both guidance support and counselling support in both special schools and for special classes in mainstream schools.