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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.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Irish ProShare Association

Taxation
Intended results

Recommending tax-related proposals to promote employee ownership trusts (EOTs) and the introduction of legislative changes and Revenue guidance for EOTs following an online meeting with IPSA, Graeme Nuttall OBE, Alan Coleman of Wolfgang Digital and Sorsha Foran, Alan Hall and…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Irish ProShare Association

Taxation
Intended results

Key Employee Engagement Programme (KEEP) - enhancements needed to make the scheme viable for SMEs. Changes to the APSS and SAYE schemes ought to be introduced. A framework within the tax legislation for EOTs is recommended. Changes to share buy back regimes for private companies…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Shannon Chamber

Local Government
Intended results

To secure the capital funding required to progress and deliver OneShannonHub as a civic, cultural and community focal point for Shannon and to support the wider regeneration and economic development of the town.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by BiggerStage

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To update the DPO on the significant opportunity for the creation of a Global Production Hub at Troy Studios and to discuss the implementation and evolution of Section 487A.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "BiggerStage" has no legal form. "BIGGER STAGE LIMITED" (CRO 681419) 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 Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by BiggerStage

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To update the DPO on creation of a Global Production Hub at Troy Studios and to discuss the implementation and evolution of Section 487A.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "BiggerStage" has no legal form. "BIGGER STAGE LIMITED" (CRO 681419) 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 Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Shannon Chamber

Local Government
Intended results

To secure investment in public realm and associated town-centre improvement that strengthen Shannon's attractiveness as a place to live, work, invest and visit and complement the development of the OneShannonHub.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Shannon Chamber

Transport
Intended results

To secure increased Regional Airports Programme funding for terminal modernisation, sustainability initiatives, operational resilience, future-ready airfield infrastructure and sustainable aviation technologies at Shannon Airport.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Shannon Chamber

Transport
Intended results

To establish a dedicated State-supported route development mechanism that strengthens international business and tourism connectivity through regional airports, including Shannon Airport.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Shannon Chamber

Transport
Intended results

To ensure the revised National Aviation Policy includes measurable objectives for strengthening regional air connectivity and recognises Shannon Airport's strategic contribution to national competitiveness and balanced regional development.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Shannon Chamber

Transport
Intended results

To secure the funding and Government commitment required to accelerate delivery of the N19 scheme, improving access to Shannon Airport, Shannon Airport Business Park and the wider Shannon employment and enterprise area.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Shannon Chamber

Transport
Intended results

To secure improved frequency, capacity and integration of bus services serving Shannon, thereby improving labour mobility, sustainable commuting and access to employment, education and Shannon Airport.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Shannon Chamber

Transport
Intended results

To secure Government funding to advance the planning, route selection and development of the Shannon Airport Rail Link and progress towards implementation.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Shannon Chamber

Transport
Intended results

To secure continued investment in walking, cycling and other active travel infrastructure that improves sustainable access to employment, services and transport connections in Shannon.