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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 Lobbying2022-05-21

Lobbying return by Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU)

Education and Training
Intended results

Discussing important changes to the CAO & pathways to entry for 3rd Level Education from a 2nd level student perspective

Register of Lobbying2022-05-21

Lobbying return by Irish Hotels Federation

Tourism
Intended results

Seeking an extension of the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS)::Seeking a commitment by Government to retain the 9% rate of tourism VAT until after 2025::Seeking a revision and extension of the Covid Restrictions Support Scheme (CRSS)::Seeking an easing of Covid-related…

Register of Lobbying2022-05-21

Lobbying return by Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU)

Education and Training
Intended results

To try and secure support from stakeholders for a hybrid leaving certificate for the class of 2022 i.e. through accredited grades & examination period

Register of Lobbying2022-05-20

Lobbying return by Ibec

Communications
Intended results

Secure commitment to amend the overly broad vague framework of sanctions for noncompliance.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Ibec" has no legal form. "IBEC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 8706) 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 Lobbying2022-05-20

Lobbying return by Irish Cancer Society

Health
Intended results

To invite all Oireachtas members to a coffee morning fundraiser for Daffodil Day taking place in Leinster House

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Cancer Society" equals CRO name "IRISH CANCER SOCIETY" (CRO 20868) 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 Lobbying2022-05-20

Lobbying return by Nursing Homes Ireland

Health
Intended results

TDs to attend launch of Advanced Healthcare Practitioner Apprenticeship programme, which will enhance the standing of the Healthcare Assistant role within nursing homes and other healthcare settings

Register of Lobbying2022-05-20

Lobbying return by Fennell Public Affairs Limited

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To secure an understanding of EDF Renewables plans for renewable projects in Ireland and the impact of relevant public policies

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Fennell Public Affairs Limited" equals CRO name "FENNELL PUBLIC AFFAIRS LIMITED" (CRO 561994) 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 Lobbying2022-05-20

Lobbying return by Premier Lotteries Ireland Designated Activity Company

Public Expenditure and Reform
Intended results

To provide an understanding of the operations of the National Lottery and retail agents and to secure an understanding of the role of Good Causes funding in communities

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Premier Lotteries Ireland Designated Activity Company" equals CRO name "PREMIER LOTTERIES IRELAND DESIGNATED ACTIVITY COMPANY" (CRO 527900) 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 Lobbying2022-05-20

Lobbying return by American Chamber of Commerce Ireland

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To provide a copy of the US Ireland Business Report

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "American Chamber of Commerce Ireland" equals CRO name "AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IRELAND" (CRO 18926) 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 Lobbying2022-05-20

Lobbying return by Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services

Budgetary matters
Intended results

• A greater understanding of the service provided for the community at Wicklow Hospice as well as the opportunity to update on multi-phase developments underway across Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services three sites

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services" equals CRO name "OUR LADY`S HOSPICE & CARE SERVICES" (CRO 352404) 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 Lobbying2022-05-20

Lobbying return by Irish Development Education Association

Education and Training
Intended results

Seeking stronger references to Education for Sustainable Development/Global Citizenship Education in the HEA Bill

Register of Lobbying2022-05-20

Lobbying return by Technological Universities Association

Education and Training
Intended results

Safe Re-opening of college campuses and return of campus communities to higher education institutions for semester 2 including antigen testing.

Register of Lobbying2022-05-20

Lobbying return by American Chamber of Commerce Ireland

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To provide a submission to the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science's public consultation on the international education, research and innovation strategy

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "American Chamber of Commerce Ireland" equals CRO name "AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IRELAND" (CRO 18926) 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 Lobbying2022-05-20

Lobbying return by Social Innovation Growth Fund Ireland Limited trading as Rethink Ireland.

Education and Training
Intended results

Engagement with Minister and Department with proposed competency center for social innovation

Register of Lobbying2022-05-20

Lobbying return by Higher Education Colleges Association (HECA)

Education and Training
Intended results

HECA representation/membership of the National Skills Council and Regional Skills Fora::Response to Minister Harris’s answer to parliamentary questions (8th of March 2022) on HECA membership on the NSC and offer to engage with HECA on the NSC.::Highlighting HECA member HEIs role…