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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 Lobbying2025-05-12

Lobbying return by The Irish Whiskey Guild

Trade
Intended results

We strongly urged the EU to remove the 50% tariff on U.S. whiskey and spirits before it takes effect in mid-April, thus avoiding severe impacts on Irish spirits exports to the US. We would also urge the EU to abandon any tariff on ‘Casks’. We would recommend that any…

Register of Lobbying2025-05-12

Lobbying return by The Irish Whiskey Guild

Trade
Intended results

We strongly urged the EU to remove the 50% tariff on U.S. whiskey and spirits before it takes effect in mid-April, thus avoiding severe impacts on Irish spirits exports to the US. We would also urge the EU to abandon any tariff on ‘Casks’. We would recommend that any…

Register of Lobbying2025-05-12

Lobbying return by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

The day after the US Tariff announcement we called for a calm and strategic response focused on enhancing competitiveness and strengthening trade engagement across the Irish economy. This announcement was as a reminder of how globally connected our local economy is. Many of our…

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Published name "Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce" equals CRO name "DUN LAOGHAIRE RATHDOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE" (CRO 12764) 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 Lobbying2025-05-12

Lobbying return by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Invited TD's and Ministers to meet with Business Leaders from Dun Laoghaire Rathdown to discuss local and global economic concerns

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Published name "Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce" equals CRO name "DUN LAOGHAIRE RATHDOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE" (CRO 12764) 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 Lobbying2025-05-09

Lobbying return by ARI

Justice and Equality
Intended results

For Ireland to formally co-sponsor the resolution establishing an intergovernmental working group on the rights of older persons by deadline of 18th April 2025.

Register of Lobbying2025-05-07

Lobbying return by Saint John of God Hospital clg

Health
Intended results

Invitation to the launch of Buddy's Cafe in St Joseph's Centre, Shankill, to showcase this community venture which will be operated and facilitated by people living with dementia and local volunteers.

Register of Lobbying2025-05-06

Lobbying return by National Union of Journalists

Foreign Affairs
Intended results

Meeting with Taoiseach and or Tanaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs to discuss decision and the implications for media freedom.

Register of Lobbying2025-05-06

Lobbying return by Opportunity Green

Environment
Intended results

Meeting with the Ministers for Foreign Affairs to discuss EU policy concerning international aviation and the EU Emissions Trading System, which will be discussed during Ireland's Presidency of the EU. A meeting request was put in in anticipation of Ireland assuming the…

Register of Lobbying2025-05-06

Lobbying return by Defence Security Industry and Research Ireland CLG

Defence
Intended results

To represent IDSA's membership on certainty surrounding industrial participation policy: IDSA has strongly recommended the need to develop the nation’s defence industry strategy and thereby determine a defined industrial participation policy in defence procurement (in compliance…

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Published name "Defence Security Industry and Research Ireland CLG" equals CRO name "DEFENCE SECURITY INDUSTRY AND RESEARCH IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 703887) 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 Lobbying2025-05-05

Lobbying return by Alcohol Forum Ireland

Health
Intended results

Introduction of health labelling on alcohol in 2026 as committed to by Government through the Public Health Alcohol Act

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Alcohol Forum Ireland" has no legal form. "ALCOHOL FORUM IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 435920) 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 Lobbying2025-05-01

Lobbying return by Focus Ireland

Health
Intended results

The letter calls on the Government to prioritise funding for our mental health services in Budget 2025.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Focus Ireland" has no legal form. "FOCUS IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 106149) 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 Lobbying2025-04-30

Lobbying return by Concern Worldwide

Foreign Affairs
Intended results

To bring the situation to the attention of the Minister for Foreign Affairs and request that Ireland continue to support the humanitarian response in the region, and seek a resolution to the conflict.

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Published name "Concern Worldwide" equals CRO name "CONCERN WORLDWIDE" (CRO 39647) 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 Lobbying2025-04-30

Lobbying return by European Network Against Racism (ENAR) Ireland CLG

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

The creation of a public system of early childhood education and care, that starts when the parents need it from early infancy and encompasses school age care.

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Published name "European Network Against Racism (ENAR) Ireland CLG" equals CRO name "EUROPEAN NETWORK AGAINST RACISM (ENAR) IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 494388) 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.