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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 Lobbying2016-05-20

Lobbying return by ActionAid Ireland

Taxation
Intended results

Share Mistreated report with designated public official::Highlight ActionAid's recommendations on double taxation treaties with lower and lower-middle income countries

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "ActionAid Ireland" equals CRO name "ACTIONAID IRELAND" (CRO 95403) 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 Lobbying2016-05-20

Lobbying return by Christian Aid Ireland

Foreign Affairs
Intended results

introduction of tax and human rights policy

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Christian Aid Ireland" equals CRO name "CHRISTIAN AID IRELAND" (CRO 426928) 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 Lobbying2016-05-20

Lobbying return by Peter McVerry Trust

Housing
Intended results

To promote Peter McVerry Trust priorities for the incoming TDs and Government.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Peter McVerry Trust" has no legal form. "PETER MCVERRY TRUST COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 98934) 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 Lobbying2016-05-20

Lobbying return by RGDATA

Health
Intended results

Changes to proposal for Structural Separation

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "RGDATA" has no legal form. "RGDATA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 104445) 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 Lobbying2016-05-19

Lobbying return by Wicklow Uplands Council

Heritage
Intended results

The funding allocation for the Heritage Council has seen a disproportionate reduction in its resources due to the recession. Support was sought for an increased grant funding allocation.

Register of Lobbying2016-05-19

Lobbying return by Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail

Environment
Intended results

Securing of funds to assist with Coastal Erosion in Murrough Area

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail" equals CRO name "IARNROD ÉIREANN - IRISH RAIL" (CRO 119571) 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 Lobbying2016-05-19

Lobbying return by The Irish Hospice Foundation

Health
Intended results

Better services nationally for all at end of life and a more strategic approach to all end of life issues and bereavement

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "The Irish Hospice Foundation" equals CRO name "THE IRISH HOSPICE FOUNDATION" (CRO 114617) 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 Lobbying2016-05-19

Lobbying return by Purple House Cancer Support

Health
Intended results

To secure sustainable long term HSE funding for Purple House Cancer Support

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Purple House Cancer Support" has no legal form. "PURPLE HOUSE CANCER SUPPORT COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 362730) 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 Lobbying2016-05-18

Lobbying return by IMPACT trade union

Education and Training
Intended results

To secure commitment to expand the NEPS service included in any future Programme for Government, as per the manifesto commitments made by parties involved in negotiating the formation of a new government, and also seeking the support of other parties and independents to support…

Register of Lobbying2016-05-18

Lobbying return by Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland (ASTI)

Education and Training
Intended results

To have the ex-quota guidance provision for second-level schools restored::To have the moratorium on posts of responsiblity in schools lifted::To have the common pay scale for all teachers restored::To have FEMPI legislation repealed

Register of Lobbying2016-05-18

Lobbying return by Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland (ASTI)

Public Expenditure and Reform
Intended results

To have the ex-quota guidance provision for second-level schools restored::To have the moratorium on posts of responsiblity in schools lifted::To have the common pay scale for all teachers restored::To have FEMPI legislation repealed