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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 Lobbying2018-09-21

Lobbying return by National Women's Council of Ireland

Health
Intended results

Attendance and speech at NWCI event in support of teh campaign to Repeal 8th amendment to the Irish Constitution::Repeal of the 8th amendment to the Irish Constitution

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "National Women's Council of Ireland" equals CRO name "NATIONAL WOMEN'S COUNCIL OF IRELAND" (CRO 241868) 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 Lobbying2018-09-21

Lobbying return by Irish Tourist Industry Confederation

Tourism
Intended results

To reconsider the current legislation of the Bill and provide an exemption for visitor attractions in relation to advertising where an alcohol brand is associated with their attraction. Attractions are a key part of Irish tourism landscape.

Register of Lobbying2018-09-21

Lobbying return by National Women's Council of Ireland

Health
Intended results

Timely development and implementation of legislation for the provision of abortion care in Ireland

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "National Women's Council of Ireland" equals CRO name "NATIONAL WOMEN'S COUNCIL OF IRELAND" (CRO 241868) 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 Lobbying2018-09-21

Lobbying return by National Women's Council of Ireland

Health
Intended results

Seeking funding & resources for the development of a Women's Health Action Plan

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "National Women's Council of Ireland" equals CRO name "NATIONAL WOMEN'S COUNCIL OF IRELAND" (CRO 241868) 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 Lobbying2018-09-21

Lobbying return by Disability Federation of Ireland

Health
Intended results

Individualised community-based disability services and personalised budgets and access to drug treatments

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Disability Federation of Ireland" equals CRO name "DISABILITY FEDERATION OF IRELAND" (CRO 140948) 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 Lobbying2018-09-21

Lobbying return by Mental Health Reform

Health
Intended results

legislative change and increased public funding for mental health.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Mental Health Reform" equals CRO name "MENTAL HEALTH REFORM" (CRO 506850) 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 Lobbying2018-09-21

Lobbying return by Disability Federation of Ireland

Health
Intended results

Inquiry, compensation, services and supports for families affected by Fetal Anti-Convulsant Syndrome on three fronts: 1. Supporting those who have been affected in the PAST 2. Supporting families affected in the PRESENT 3. Reducing the risks for the FUTURE

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Disability Federation of Ireland" equals CRO name "DISABILITY FEDERATION OF IRELAND" (CRO 140948) 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 Lobbying2018-09-21

Lobbying return by LauraLynn Ireland's Children's Hospice

Health
Intended results

To raise policy and funding priority regarding children’s palliative care services and highlight the need for multi-annual funding and a strategic approach to the provision of children's palliative care supports and services in the community and throughout the health system.…

Register of Lobbying2018-09-20

Lobbying return by The Mediators' Institute of Ireland

Health
Intended results

We sought to establish 1) that mediators with appropriate qualifications were being engaged for the Cervical Check Mediation Process and 2) what arrangements were in place for the appointment of mediators being engaged in the Cervical Check Mediation process.::We sought to…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "The Mediators' Institute of Ireland" equals CRO name "THE MEDIATORS' INSTITUTE OF IRELAND" (CRO 418250) 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 Lobbying2018-09-20

Lobbying return by Kevin's Hurling & Camogie Club

Development and Zoning
Intended results

Political/local authority and financial support to enable and ensure the retention of the existing sports fields at Dolphin Park. Delivery of full size GAA pitch within regeneration of St Teresa’s Gardens. Provision of more sports facilities within Dublin 8/South West Inner City…

Register of Lobbying2018-09-20

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

EU Affairs
Intended results

That the Irish Government insist that the CAP Budget for Ireland is increased to cover the cost of inflation and to pay for any additional requirements placed on farmers.::That under the current EU Commission proposal, the EU Budget shortfall due to Brexit has been made up, but…

Register of Lobbying2018-09-20

Lobbying return by The Alzheimer Society of Ireland

Health
Intended results

Gain support for the work of the ASI

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 Lobbying2018-09-20

Lobbying return by FleishmanHillard, Ireland

Health
Intended results

A meeting with Minister Harris and his officials to discuss the National Cervical Screening Programme

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "FleishmanHillard, Ireland" has no legal form. "FLEISHMAN-HILLARD (IRELAND) LIMITED" (CRO 164438) 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 Lobbying2018-09-20

Lobbying return by Trinity College Dublin Students' Union

Education and Training
Intended results

Increased funding for the University sector, better provision of student accommodation and protections under tenancy laws