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Politician · TD · 34th Dáil

Simon Harris

Fine Gael

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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)
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Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (2025-03-26 → 2025-11-18)
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Minister for Foreign Affairs (2025-01-23 → 2025-03-25)
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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 Lobbying2023-05-21

Lobbying return by Higher Education Colleges Association (HECA)

Education and Training
Intended results

Discuss matters related to the private higher education sector in Ireland including concerns and opportunities within the private higher education sector notable HECA member Higher Education Institutions.

Register of Lobbying2023-05-21

Lobbying return by Transgender Equality Network Ireland

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Ensure understanding of trans and non-binary people's experience in this policy area and appropriate expertise involved in formation of new agency.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Transgender Equality Network Ireland" has no legal form. "TRANSGENDER EQUALITY NETWORK IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 481106) 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 Lobbying2023-05-21

Lobbying return by Transgender Equality Network Ireland

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Ensuring best practice and inclusion around the development of an announced policy for the management of transgender prisoners.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Transgender Equality Network Ireland" has no legal form. "TRANSGENDER EQUALITY NETWORK IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 481106) 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 Lobbying2023-05-20

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Agriculture
Intended results

To criticised the failure of the authorities to tackle what is a growing problem on farms.::To highlight that the situation has worsened over the last two years, with sheep farmers dreading the prospect of a call to say there has been an attack on their flock.::To highlight that…

Register of Lobbying2023-05-20

Lobbying return by Irish Council for Civil Liberties

Justice and Equality
Intended results

To inform senators of ICCLs positioning on the Judicial Appointments Bill.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Council for Civil Liberties" has no legal form. "IRISH COUNCIL FOR CIVIL LIBERTIES COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 411471) 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 Lobbying2023-05-20

Lobbying return by Irish Council for Civil Liberties

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Amend legislation in line with human rights law and standards.::Organisation of an AV room briefing for Senators and TDs on the legislation.::Share submission on legislation.::Request to attend sitting of Oireachtas dealing with 4th stage of Bill.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Council for Civil Liberties" has no legal form. "IRISH COUNCIL FOR CIVIL LIBERTIES COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 411471) 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 Lobbying2023-05-20

Lobbying return by Irish Council for Civil Liberties

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Amend legislation in line with human rights law and standards.::To raise ICCL's concerns about the bill.::Seek a meeting with the Data Protection Commissioner. ::Request for a Parliamentary Question to be asked about body worn cameras.::Seek to hold an information session in…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Council for Civil Liberties" has no legal form. "IRISH COUNCIL FOR CIVIL LIBERTIES COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 411471) 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 Lobbying2023-05-20

Lobbying return by Ryanair

Transport
Intended results

Briefing on prosecution of disruptive passenger events

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Ryanair" has no legal form. "RYANAIR DESIGNATED ACTIVITY COMPANY" (CRO 104547) 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 Lobbying2023-05-20

Lobbying return by Irish Council for Civil Liberties

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Raise concerns about impact on national security and human rights relating to procurement and use of Hilvision camera systems::Request Committee investigate issue of public policy and use of public funds.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Council for Civil Liberties" has no legal form. "IRISH COUNCIL FOR CIVIL LIBERTIES COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 411471) 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 Lobbying2023-05-20

Lobbying return by Irish Council for Civil Liberties

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Secure amendments to the legislation.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Council for Civil Liberties" has no legal form. "IRISH COUNCIL FOR CIVIL LIBERTIES COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 411471) 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 Lobbying2023-05-20

Lobbying return by Irish Council for Civil Liberties

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Amend the legislation in line with human rights standards.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Council for Civil Liberties" has no legal form. "IRISH COUNCIL FOR CIVIL LIBERTIES COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 411471) 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.