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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 Lobbying2024-09-21

Lobbying return by Vulcan Consulting Limited

Housing
Intended results

To advocate for progress on key actions from Housing for All

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Vulcan Consulting Limited" equals CRO name "VULCAN CONSULTING LIMITED" (CRO 578963) 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 Lobbying2024-09-21

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

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

To discuss the need for investment into the development of football facilities in Ireland

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 Lobbying2024-09-21

Lobbying return by Paul Allen & Associates Public Relations

Housing
Intended results

Extend the vacant and derelict grants to multiple unit properties, Ensure housing targets meet the needs of Ireland's growing population by bringing 'Above The Shop' homes back into use.

Register of Lobbying2024-09-21

Lobbying return by Dignity4Patients

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Commission of Investigation

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Dignity4Patients" has no legal form. "DIGNITY 4 PATIENTS COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 481850) 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 Lobbying2024-09-21

Lobbying return by Amnesty International Ireland

EU Affairs
Intended results

Convey and seek support for our key calls and commitments for all candidates in the European Parliament elections as set out in our manifesto, noting recommendations of immediate significance in Ireland

Register of Lobbying2024-09-21

Lobbying return by Amnesty International Ireland

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Call on Irish Government not to designate the UK a safe third country for the purpose of international protection (asylum) claims in Ireland, highlighting the considerable harm this would cause, and that the Irish Government’s focus must instead be pushing for the UK Government…

Register of Lobbying2024-09-21

Lobbying return by Horse Sport Ireland

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

Increase funding available for high performance equestrian sport ::Provide update on governance reform programme within Horse Sport Ireland

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Horse Sport Ireland" equals CRO name "HORSE SPORT IRELAND" (CRO 432092) 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 Lobbying2024-09-21

Lobbying return by Irish Medical Organisation

Environment
Intended results

for the Government to implement effective sustainability and adaptation actions and to improve their Climate Action Plans. for all Govt Departments to carry out and publish comprehensive and meaningful Health Impact Assessments, as recommended by the WHO when developing policies…

Register of Lobbying2024-09-21

Lobbying return by Irish Medical Organisation

Foreign Affairs
Intended results

The IMO recognises the dire circumstances of the healthcare system, medical teams and civilian population in Gaza and calls on the Irish Government, the European Commission and the European Parliament to use all diplomatic and financial avenues available to support all relevant…

Register of Lobbying2024-09-21

Lobbying return by Irish Hotels Federation

Tourism
Intended results

Action to offset escalating operating costs for hospitality businesses ::Reinstatement of the 9% VAT rate for hospitality food services ::A reduction in delays for issuing VISAs to job applicants with work permits::Additional supports for employees on off-the-job training…

Register of Lobbying2024-09-21

Lobbying return by One Family

Education and Training
Intended results

To inform delegates of the multiple and intersectional barriers that impact lone parents from accessing paid employment and/or further and higher education. To outline an aware winning education bridging programme called 'New Futures', developed by One Family and piloted through…

Register of Lobbying2024-09-21

Lobbying return by One Family

Budgetary matters
Intended results

To consider mainstreaming a bridging programme developed by One Family so it can be made available to lone parents across the country. ::To provide targeted measures for the Dept. of Social Protection for one-parent families. ::To consider establishing a new subsidy rate for…

Register of Lobbying2024-09-21

Lobbying return by Irish Bioenergy Association

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

That the Taoiseach, Simon Harris T.D. would deliver the opening address at the National Bioenergy conference taking place in October 2024