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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 Lobbying2026-05-19

Lobbying return by Alcohol Action Ireland

Transport
Intended results

Raise awareness about alcohol and road safety report from AAI. Recommendations include increased road side breath testing, streamlining of cumbersome procedures around testing, whole of population measures to reduce alcohol consumption.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Alcohol Action Ireland" equals CRO name "ALCOHOL ACTION IRELAND" (CRO 378738) 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 Lobbying2026-05-19

Lobbying return by Alcohol Action Ireland

Health
Intended results

Raise awareness of issues around alcohol sports sponsorship and its impact on youth drinking as outlined in AAI report. Report recommends a ban on this form of alcohol marketing.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Alcohol Action Ireland" equals CRO name "ALCOHOL ACTION IRELAND" (CRO 378738) 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 Lobbying2026-05-19

Lobbying return by Lir Communications Ltd

Education and Training
Intended results

To raise awareness about Explorium and to seek its consideration as part of future decision-making on the delivery of a national science centre.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Lir Communications Ltd" equals CRO name "LIR COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED" (CRO 765391) 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 Lobbying2026-05-19

Lobbying return by Shannon Group plc

Transport
Intended results

To update Oireachtas members and MEPs on business at Shannon Airport Group, its strategic importance for Ireland and to continue to advocate for the Group's continued development.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Shannon Group plc" equals CRO name "SHANNON GROUP, PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY" (CRO 548847) 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 Lobbying2026-05-19

Lobbying return by Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services

Health
Intended results

To request support in facilitating the Department of Health to allocate funds and the associated 164 WTE in the 2026 estimates.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services" equals CRO name "OUR LADY`S HOSPICE & CARE SERVICES" (CRO 352404) 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 Lobbying2026-05-19

Lobbying return by Alcohol Action Ireland

Health
Intended results

Ensure implementation of alcohol labelling regulations::Raise concerns about alcohol industry influence on government

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Alcohol Action Ireland" equals CRO name "ALCOHOL ACTION IRELAND" (CRO 378738) 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 Lobbying2026-05-19

Lobbying return by Alcohol Action Ireland

Finance
Intended results

Increase in excise duties for alcohol and enhanced funding for services for those harmed by alcohol

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Alcohol Action Ireland" equals CRO name "ALCOHOL ACTION IRELAND" (CRO 378738) 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 Lobbying2026-05-19

Lobbying return by Family Carers Ireland

Taxation
Intended results

Make Carer’s Allowance and Carer’s Benefit exempt from tax

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Family Carers Ireland" equals CRO name "FAMILY CARERS IRELAND" (CRO 572819) 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 Lobbying2026-05-19

Lobbying return by Arthritis Ireland

Health
Intended results

Encourage attendance at a briefing session in the Leinster House AV room on April 22nd 2026, to discuss the findings of the Arthritis in Ireland: The Lived Reality 2026 research report and create awareness and draw attention to the lived experiences of those affected and support…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Arthritis Ireland" equals CRO name "ARTHRITIS IRELAND" (CRO 78931) 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 Lobbying2026-05-19

Lobbying return by Eaton Corporation plc

EU Affairs
Intended results

Alignment with EU and international norms reducing future administrative burdens post Pillar II implementation

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Eaton Corporation plc" equals CRO name "EATON CORPORATION PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY" (CRO 512978) 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 Lobbying2026-05-19

Lobbying return by Law Society of Ireland

Housing
Intended results

To provide inputs on various topics including local property tax, the Code for pre-sale information and issues having a direct impact on solicitors.

Register of Lobbying2026-05-19

Lobbying return by Association of Insurance & Financial Brokers trading as Brokers Ireland

Finance
Intended results

An interview with Tánaiste and Minister for Finance, Simon Harris TD, for the March 2026 edition of Irish Broker magazine. This interview that was requested was about his role as Minister for Finance, and his views on the Financial and Insurance market in Ireland

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Association of Insurance & Financial Brokers trading as Brokers Ireland" equals CRO name "ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE & FINANCIAL BROKERS" (CRO 184744) 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 Lobbying2026-05-19

Lobbying return by County Wexford Chamber of Industry and Commerce CLG

Environment
Intended results

To secure clear communication, a defined timeline, and renewed urgency in delivering the scheme to protect businesses and safeguard Enniscorthy’s economic future.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "County Wexford Chamber of Industry and Commerce CLG" equals CRO name "COUNTY WEXFORD CHAMBER OF INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 659771) 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 Lobbying2026-05-19

Lobbying return by County Wexford Chamber of Industry and Commerce CLG

Transport
Intended results

To secure Government commitment and a clear delivery pathway for the full N11/N25 upgrade.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "County Wexford Chamber of Industry and Commerce CLG" equals CRO name "COUNTY WEXFORD CHAMBER OF INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 659771) 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.