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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)
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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)
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Awards to declared companies
5256
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
9
SIPO donation records
140 of 422 divisions
33%
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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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Register of Lobbying2023-09-21

Lobbying return by Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Raise awareness of potential to accelerate deliver of the National Digital Strategy and engage with policymakers on this potential across new technologies, education, skills, health, cybersecurity, cloud computing and energy.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd" equals CRO name "MICROSOFT IRELAND OPERATIONS LIMITED" (CRO 256796) 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 Lobbying2023-09-21

Lobbying return by American Chamber of Commerce Ireland

Budgetary matters
Intended results

Communicate AmCham member views on Budget 2024. Full response can be read here: https://www.amcham.ie/posts/amcham-2024-pre-budget-submission-building-an-impactful-ireland-for-2050-and-beyond/

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 Lobbying2023-09-21

Lobbying return by Rehab Group

Public Expenditure and Reform
Intended results

Rehab's Pre-Budget 2024 Submission covered a range of policy areas. We have ten key asks including: Cost of Disability payment and increase in basic social welfare rates Pay parity with HSE pay scales for Section 39 organisations Publication of and investment in outstanding…

Register of Lobbying2023-09-21

Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Environment
Intended results

To highlight the need for a closer look at incentives for firms to reduce the carbon emissions of their premises, given the high capital costs involved.

Register of Lobbying2023-09-21

Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Employment
Intended results

To highlight the need to remove the barriers facing women in particular from re-joining the labour market, including reform of income tax and increased supports for childcare.

Register of Lobbying2023-09-21

Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To call for the SME test to be applied to how firms apply for EIIS, the R&D tax credit and entrepreneurs’ relief in order to reduce the complexity of these schemes and make them “work” for business.

Register of Lobbying2023-09-21

Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Development and Zoning
Intended results

To advocate that capital spending should follow where people are choosing to live, rather than placing limits on sustainable metropolitan growth.

Register of Lobbying2023-09-21

Lobbying return by Down Syndrome Ireland

Budgetary matters
Intended results

Under Health, Education and Employment, Down Syndrome Ireland calls for: • Speech & Language therapy positions and coordinator • DSI New Parent Liaison and Early Intervention Specialist • Reimbursement scheme for families • Increased funding for our national employment…

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.

Register of Lobbying2023-09-21

Lobbying return by CUMANN PEILE NA H-EIREANN "FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND"

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

A letter was sent to Minister Harris on 10th May to enquire about those existing submissions that had been made by football clubs in advance of the closing date of the IIP scheme.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "CUMANN PEILE NA H-EIREANN "FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND"" equals CRO name "CUMANN PEILE NA H-EIREANN "FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND"" (CRO 17081) 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 Lobbying2023-09-21

Lobbying return by Merchants QuayIreland Ltd

Community
Intended results

Continuation/expansion of services for those experiencing homelessness, addiction and mental ill health put in place during the pandemic, as well as an extension of genderbased services and increases in budget funding

Register of Lobbying2023-09-21

Lobbying return by Higher Education Colleges Association (HECA)

Education and Training
Intended results

Discuss matters related to the independent/private higher education sector in Ireland including the concerns and opportunities within this sector.

Register of Lobbying2023-09-21

Lobbying return by Irish Council for Civil Liberties

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Invitation to attend a lunch after briefing event related to the bill. ::Invitation to briefing event in Leinster House on plans for An Garda Síochána to use Facial Recognition Technology. ::Communicate ICCL's deep concerns about the Department of Justice and An Garda Síochána's…

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 Lobbying2023-09-21

Lobbying return by Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Budgetary matters
Intended results

That Budget 2024 will include SVP recommendations regarding child poverty, social protection, education, childcare, housing and energy poverty.