Lobbying return by Foróige, National Youth Development Organisation
Children and Youth AffairsIntended results
To increase funding for youth work
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)
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- 0
- CRO-matched interests
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- Awards to declared companies
- 5256
- Lobbying returns
- 9
- SIPO donation records
- 33%
- Vote participation
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
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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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Lobbying return by Vantage Data Centers DUB11 Limited
Energy and Natural ResourcesIntended results
To deliver a policy environment that provides certainty and clarity around data center developments in the short- to medium-term in Ireland. To inform relevant stakeholders about Vantage's current and planned investments in Ireland.
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "Vantage Data Centers DUB11 Limited" equals CRO name "VANTAGE DATA CENTERS DUB11 LIMITED" (CRO 683471) 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 Irish Rural Link Co-Operative Society Limited
Budgetary mattersIntended results
Highlight investment needed in rural areas to lift people out of poverty and have access to public services. ::In the break-out session on Climate Change and Just Transition, highlight how rural communities can contribute to a just transition and the importance of engaging with…
Lobbying return by Restaurants Association of Ireland
TaxationIntended results
Arguing for the extension of the 9% VAT rate for food led businesses.
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Restaurants Association of Ireland" has no legal form. "RESTAURANTS ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 56224) 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 Restaurants Association of Ireland
TaxationIntended results
Called upon TDs and Senators to extend the 9% VAT rate for restaurants and food led businesses.
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Restaurants Association of Ireland" has no legal form. "RESTAURANTS ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 56224) 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 Restaurants Association of Ireland
TaxationIntended results
Distributed the Restaurants Association of Ireland pre-budget submission.
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Restaurants Association of Ireland" has no legal form. "RESTAURANTS ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 56224) 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 Restaurants Association of Ireland
TaxationIntended results
Distributed the Restaurants Association of Ireland pre-budget submission.
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Restaurants Association of Ireland" has no legal form. "RESTAURANTS ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 56224) 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 Fórsa trade union
Education and TrainingIntended results
To encourage two Dáil deputies to raise questions regarding the TUTG scheme and the funding of IR facilitators. Letter sent to Minister Harris regarding this funding.
Lobbying return by Fórsa trade union
Justice and EqualityIntended results
Discussion with Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform on protection of workers terms and conditions arising from new Policing Bill. Seeking support for Fórsa campaign on Policing Bill.
Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
FinanceIntended results
To highlight area's of concern by submitting a Pre-Budget 2024 Submission as requested by the Minister for Agriculture, Food, & the Marine.::Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT) -::to highlight concerns with the Residential Zoned Land Tax, while being mindful of the current housing…
Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
FinanceIntended results
Taxation measures to support Climate Action::• If any percentage of the farm is dedicated to farm forestry, it should be defined as agricultural land and the Capital Acquisitions Tax (CAT) Agricultural Relief applied to the whole farm.::• Farm forestry is treated in a similar…
Lobbying return by Fair Seas Ireland
EnvironmentIntended results
To increase awareness of MPA legislaiton and issues among the Cabinet ahead of potential Bill going to Government
Lobbying return by Mental Health Reform
Budgetary mattersIntended results
Increased funding allocation to mental health in Budget 2024
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "Mental Health Reform" equals CRO name "MENTAL HEALTH REFORM" (CRO 506850) 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 Ruhama
Education and TrainingIntended results
Intended to discuss issues regarding access to to Further/Third level Education, and secure support for Ruhama's work.
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "Ruhama" equals CRO name "RUHAMA" (CRO 209799) 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 Cuala Senior Care Limited
HealthIntended results
The intention was advancing the recommendations of Cross Departmental Strategic Workforce Advisory Group (CDSWAG) relating to the home care sector - however no conversation took place with either Minister in the end.
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.