Lobbying return by Federation of Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians
HealthIntended results
A meeting with the Ministers to discuss how to increase the optometry workforce, with a view to implementing our proposals.
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)
- 0
- Declared items
- 0
- CRO-matched interests
- 0
- Awards to declared companies
- 5256
- Lobbying returns
- 9
- SIPO donation records
- 33%
- Vote participation
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
140 of 422 divisions
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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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AreaAll 5256Health 1596Education and Training 532Justice and Equality 301Economic Development and Industry 292Budgetary matters 270Agriculture 254Finance 253Children and Youth Affairs 178Taxation 132Housing 127Environment 116Community 114Foreign Affairs 113Energy and Natural Resources 112EU Affairs 111Transport 100Trade 87Employment 76Tourism 75Public Expenditure and Reform 71Banking and Financial Institutions 66Social Protection 62Local Government 41Development and Zoning 40Communications 31Sports and Recreation 27Arts 24Heritage 19Marine 15Food 12Gaeltacht 5Defence 4
Lobbying return by Irish Congress of Trade Unions
Education and TrainingIntended results
Congress views with deep concern the steady erosion and diminution of the trade union voice across the sector and ICTU strongly urge to defend and uphold the integrity of our craft apprenticeship programme
Lobbying return by Waterford Chamber of Commerce
Education and TrainingIntended results
Minister's support in promoting STEM subjects and career opportunities in STEM industries
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "Waterford Chamber of Commerce" equals CRO name "WATERFORD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE" (CRO 130123) 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 Waterford Chamber of Commerce
Education and TrainingIntended results
Clarity on the location of the headquarters of the newly established South East Technological University
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "Waterford Chamber of Commerce" equals CRO name "WATERFORD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE" (CRO 130123) 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 Immigrant Council of Ireland
Justice and EqualityIntended results
political manifesto describing Immigrant Council key work and recommendations shared with attendees and follow on meetings sought with representatives
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "Immigrant Council of Ireland" equals CRO name "IMMIGRANT COUNCIL OF IRELAND" (CRO 412824) 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 Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland CLG
Children and Youth AffairsIntended 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 Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland CLG
Children and Youth AffairsIntended results
Increased awareness among public and 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 LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG
HealthIntended results
A review of proposed legislation to include changes to address gaps in legislation
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG" equals CRO name "LGBT SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY NETWORK IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 605384) 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 Carlow College, St. Patrick's
Education and TrainingIntended results
Clarification on future strategic positioning.
Lobbying return by Troy Studios
ArtsIntended results
To detail the changing nature of the audio-visual sector in Ireland and globally, and to increase support and give further consideration to Section 481.
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Troy Studios" has no legal form. "TROY STUDIOS LIMITED" (CRO 562540) 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 The Union of Students in Ireland
Education and TrainingIntended results
Improved changes in the finance bill following the budget and specifically to get clarity on issues that some students may not be elegible for all of the measures announced on Budget Day
Lobbying return by Janssen Sciences Ireland UC
Economic Development and IndustryIntended results
To promote a national Government strategy for the development of the life sciences sector in Ireland
Lobbying return by Cuala Senior Care Limited
HealthIntended results
Payment timeframe
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 Irish Sudden Infant Death Association
HealthIntended results
Additional State funding to support increased demand for FirstLight's professional bereavement support services.
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "Irish Sudden Infant Death Association" equals CRO name "IRISH SUDDEN INFANT DEATH ASSOCIATION" (CRO 113349) 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 Down Syndrome Ireland
Education and TrainingIntended results
It is intended that Simon Harris in the Department of Further and Higher Education through SOLAS will make more resources available to support the required training and supports necessary
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "Down Syndrome Ireland" equals CRO name "DOWN SYNDROME IRELAND" (CRO 131012) 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.