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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)
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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 Lobbying2024-08-30

Lobbying return by Expedia Group

Tourism
Intended results

To secure clarity on the timing of legislation and planning regulations relating to Short Term Rentals, and ensure adequate time will be given to debate the upcoming Short-Term Tourist Letting Bill alongside the updated planning guidelines relating to Short Term Rentals to…

Register of Lobbying2024-08-30

Lobbying return by Rosetta Care Ltd

Justice and Equality
Intended results

The Alliance Supporting Nursing Homes being registered for a Garda Vetting Portal for its member nursing homes to be run on a non for profit basis.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Rosetta Care Ltd" equals CRO name "ROSETTA CARE LIMITED" (CRO 695793) 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 Lobbying2024-08-29

Lobbying return by The Irish Traveller Movement

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Support for safeguarding Traveller investment via government policy. Redress of homelessness and inadequate supply of Traveller accommodation. Support for sustainability of education inclusion programme.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "The Irish Traveller Movement" has no legal form. "IRISH TRAVELLER MOVEMENT COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 294188) 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 Lobbying2024-08-28

Lobbying return by The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) Ltd

Agriculture
Intended results

Meet with An Taoiseach to inform him of the importance of the Agricultural and Forestry contractor sector

Register of Lobbying2024-08-23

Lobbying return by Irish Foster Care Association

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

Lobbying activity undertaken by IFCA for this period relates to the dissemination of our Pre Budget Submission 2025. Key asks contained within relate to pension security for foster carers, development of a comprehensive suite of supports for foster carers, increased funding for…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Foster Care Association" equals CRO name "IRISH FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATION" (CRO 281419) 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 Lobbying2024-08-22

Lobbying return by GSA Developments Ireland

Housing
Intended results

A meeting with the relevant ministers to discuss the future of the purpose built student housing sector in Ireland

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "GSA Developments Ireland" has no legal form. "GSA DEVELOPMENTS (IRELAND) LIMITED" (CRO 574125) 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 Lobbying2024-08-22

Lobbying return by Na Píobairí Uilleann

Education and Training
Intended results

Confirm funding for the Ballyfermot College of Further Education instrument making courses run in partnership with Na Píobairí Uilleann

Register of Lobbying2024-08-14

Lobbying return by The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) Ltd

Agriculture
Intended results

Meet with An Taoiseach to inform him of the importance of the Agricultural and Forestry Contractor sector

Register of Lobbying2024-07-05

Lobbying return by The Alzheimer Society of Ireland

Health
Intended results

Increased funding for dementia supports and services

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "The Alzheimer Society of Ireland" equals CRO name "THE ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF IRELAND" (CRO 102700) 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 Lobbying2024-07-05

Lobbying return by The Alzheimer Society of Ireland

Health
Intended results

increased political awareness and support for dementia issues

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "The Alzheimer Society of Ireland" equals CRO name "THE ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF IRELAND" (CRO 102700) 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 Lobbying2024-07-04

Lobbying return by Coeliac Society Of Ireland

Health
Intended results

1. The rollout of a national screening programme for 1–17-year-olds::2. The implementation of a dietitian-led national treatment programme for managing coeliac disease::3. The allocation of resources to mitigate the financial burden of gluten-free foods for families managing…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Coeliac Society Of Ireland" has no legal form. "COELIAC SOCIETY OF IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 367017) 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 Lobbying2024-06-27

Lobbying return by Sisters of Mercy

Environment
Intended results

We are calling on the Government to enact the strict climate conditions agreed and detailed in the Energy Security Package, as soon as possible and before any final decision on a gas reserve is made. These conditions include a time-bound transition to renewable energy,…

Register of Lobbying2024-05-30

Lobbying return by Coalition 2030

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

That the TDs contacted and their parties attend the debate on 30 May, and that the Bill progresses from Dáil debate to Committee Stage