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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 Lobbying2018-01-21

Lobbying return by EPIC Empowering People in Care

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

influence policy and legislation in terms of better aftercare provision

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "EPIC Empowering People in Care" equals CRO name "EPIC EMPOWERING PEOPLE IN CARE" (CRO 381973) 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 Lobbying2018-01-21

Lobbying return by EPIC Empowering People in Care

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

influence policy and discussion, increase knowledge regarding rights for children

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "EPIC Empowering People in Care" equals CRO name "EPIC EMPOWERING PEOPLE IN CARE" (CRO 381973) 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 Lobbying2018-01-21

Lobbying return by Irish Vape Vendors Association

Trade
Intended results

To draw the Minister's attention to the a debate in Westminster in which the Public Health Minister described his willingness to talk to the independent British vape industry

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Vape Vendors Association" has no legal form. "IRISH VAPE VENDORS ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 544462) 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 Lobbying2018-01-20

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Environment
Intended results

To raise awareness of the Smart Farming Programme::To demonstrate how Smart Farming improves farm returns::To demonstrate how Smart Farming enhances the environment

Register of Lobbying2018-01-20

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Trade
Intended results

To ensure that the increased EU offer on beef for the Mercosur trade negotiations is rejected by the Irish Government::That the Irish Government gets support for this among other EU Member States

Register of Lobbying2018-01-20

Lobbying return by MSD

Health
Intended results

Seek continued support for HSE national immunisation programmes

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "MSD" has no legal form. "M.S.D. LIMITED" (CRO 18759) 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 Lobbying2018-01-20

Lobbying return by MSD

Health
Intended results

To ensure reform in the access and reimbursement of new oncology medicines in Ireland::To raise awareness of the inequalities in the diagnosis, treatment and outcomes for persons with lung cancer

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "MSD" has no legal form. "M.S.D. LIMITED" (CRO 18759) 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 Lobbying2018-01-20

Lobbying return by Irish Medical Organisation

Health
Intended results

To secure a repeal of FEMPI legislation as it pertains to GPs, in addition to resolving chronic underfunding and underresourcing in the health service.

Register of Lobbying2018-01-20

Lobbying return by Trócaire

Budgetary matters
Intended results

Support for meeting the target to provide 0.7% GNI in ODA, outlining a multi-annual plan to achieve it and ensuring aid quality effectiveness.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Trócaire" equals CRO name "TROCAIRE" (CRO 661147) 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 Lobbying2018-01-20

Lobbying return by Irish Medical Organisation

Health
Intended results

Investment in General Practice and reversal of FEMPI cuts; An increase in consultant staffing and reinstatement of the 1500 inpatient beds • Ring-fenced funding to support the roll-out of electronic health records, Investment in public health services; taxes and pricing…

Register of Lobbying2018-01-20

Lobbying return by Arthritis Ireland

Health
Intended results

Seeking progress on the approval and implementation of the National Clinical Programme for Rheumatology::Seeking progress on the appointment of a third paediatric consultatnt rheumatologist at Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin::To raise awareness around the Fit for Work…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Arthritis Ireland" equals CRO name "ARTHRITIS IRELAND" (CRO 78931) 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 Lobbying2018-01-20

Lobbying return by Irish Lung Fibrosis Association

Health
Intended results

1.To give ILFA'a position on the introduction of a soft opt-out system for organ donation.::2. Invitation to Minister Finian McGrath to oficially launch 'ILFA 15' magazine.::3.ILFA met with Minister Simon Harris on 21 September to discuss the soft opt-out organ donation…