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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)
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Declared items
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CRO-matched interests
0
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%
Vote participation

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SIPO donation reports 9

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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AreaAll 848Health 116Agriculture 97Economic Development and Industry 69Justice and Equality 67Foreign Affairs 62Children and Youth Affairs 44EU Affairs 43Trade 40Budgetary matters 31Education and Training 30Environment 29Community 25Energy and Natural Resources 24Public Expenditure and Reform 23Housing 21Transport 21Employment 17Finance 16Banking and Financial Institutions 12Tourism 9Communications 8Social Protection 8Sports and Recreation 7Taxation 7Local Government 6Arts 5Development and Zoning 3Defence 2Food 2Heritage 2Marine 2
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Register of Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Request for the use of Dublin Castle for an event to mark the 10th anniversary of marriage equality

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG" equals CRO name "LGBT SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY NETWORK IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 605384) 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 Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by Waterford Chamber of Commerce

Transport
Intended results

Decision to be made by Government regarding Waterford Airport runway extension business case before the current Dáil is dissolved in the upcoming General Election.::Minister Lawless to visit Waterford and its airport and consult with the stakeholders before making further…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Waterford Chamber of Commerce" equals CRO name "WATERFORD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE" (CRO 130123) 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 Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by ActionAid Ireland

Foreign Affairs
Intended results

For government to take on board our ask for the OTB to pass without dilution.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "ActionAid Ireland" equals CRO name "ACTIONAID IRELAND" (CRO 95403) 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 Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association

Agriculture
Intended results

To present key INHFA policies for the year ahead. Includign NRL and ACRES

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association" has no legal form. "IRISH NATURA & HILL FARMERS ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 560101) 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 Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by Bank of Ireland Group plc

Banking and Financial Institutions
Intended results

To highlight the techniques used by fraudsters and criminals to target Irish consumers, to outline policy interventions that could prevent fraud, and to advocate for their prioritisation and inclusion in a Programme for Government.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Bank of Ireland Group plc" equals CRO name "BANK OF IRELAND GROUP PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY" (CRO 593672) 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 Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by Unite the Union, Ireland Region

Employment
Intended results

For parties to support increase in minimum salary thresholds for those on existing contracts and to open the application process for family reunification to all holders of general employment permits.

Register of Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by Bank of Ireland Group plc

Banking and Financial Institutions
Intended results

To advocate for the inclusion in the EU Payment Services Regulation of a measure to ensure online advertising for financial products and services in the EU be reserved for financial service providers that are authorised by an EU competent authority, the introduction of a Shared…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Bank of Ireland Group plc" equals CRO name "BANK OF IRELAND GROUP PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY" (CRO 593672) 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 Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by Wind Energy Ireland

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Inclusion in the Programme for Government of key priorities for the wind energy sector as set out in Wind Energy Ireland's General Election manifesto, available online here:…

Register of Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by The HeartBeat Trust

Health
Intended results

Increase awareness in Heart Failure incidence and promote early detection and prevention

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "The HeartBeat Trust" equals CRO name "THE HEARTBEAT TRUST" (CRO 375112) 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 Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by Irish Red Cross

Budgetary matters
Intended results

Political support for IRC's priorities in the context of the Programme for Government. Key priorities: 1. Urgently renew of the Accommodation Recognition Payment (ARP) at the same rate until March 2026 to line up with the Temporary Protection Directive (TPD); 2. Build on the…

Register of Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by National College of Ireland

Education and Training
Intended results

To ensure Taoiseach and Minister continue to support NCI

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "National College of Ireland" equals CRO name "NATIONAL COLLEGE OF IRELAND" (CRO 134303) 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 Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by daa plc

Transport
Intended results

Secure support for daa priorities in the agreed Programme for Government, specifically policies that enhance Ireland’s connectivity, progress lifting of the passenger cap at Dublin Airport, re-classify Dublin Airport as Strategic Infrastructure, and support daa’s sustainability…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "daa plc" equals CRO name "DAA PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY" (CRO 9401) 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.