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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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Trócaire

Foreign Affairs
Intended results

Ireland to commit to a fair and funded phase out of fossil fuels and to support a fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Trócaire" equals CRO name "TROCAIRE" (CRO 661147) 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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG

Budgetary matters
Intended results

Outline key investment priorities to support LGBTQI+ people across Ireland, with three overarching priorities: 1) Strengthening democracy and standing up to hate; 2) Investing in healthcare for all, with a focus on older LGBTQI+ people, rainbow families, transgender healthcare,…

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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Abbey Theatre

Arts
Intended results

To update Government officials on plans for the Abbey Theatre.::To promote awareness of the need for continued support of the Abbey Theatre Redevelopment Project.::To explore and secure opportunities for promotion of the National Theatre of Ireland.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by mytaxi network Ireland (trading as FREE NOW)

Taxation
Intended results

To raise concerns about VAT liabilities affecting taxi drivers operating through digital platforms and to seek a meeting to discuss possible policy solutions.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by BiggerStage

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To update the DPO on the significant potential for jobs and infrastructure following the implementation of the unscripted tax credit (Section 487) upon approval from the European Commission. In addition to discuss the significant potential for the creation of unscripted…

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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Novartis Ireland Limited

Health
Intended results

A National Life Science Strategy encompassing fast and fair access to innovative treatments::Improves wait time for access to innovative treatments for patients in Ireland

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Novartis Ireland Limited" equals CRO name "NOVARTIS IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 11931) 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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Macra na Feirme

Agriculture
Intended results

Deliver for Generational Renewal in the reform of the Common Agriculture::Utilise the full range of tools available under the CAP to deliver for young farmers and Generational Renewal ::Commitment to tackling Generational Renewal in farming

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Irish Hotels Federation

Tourism
Intended results

Restoration of the 9% rate of VAT for hospitality food services::Measures to improve cost competitiveness and avoid any further cost increases::For a review to be carried out of options for assisting hotels to develop employer-led staff accommodation across the sector::Targeted…

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Irish Society for Colitis and Crohn's Disease

Health
Intended results

To call for a review of the LTI Scheme; Review of the Hidden Costs with Living with IBD in Ireland report conducted by CCI and J&J; Highlighting the Public health Crisis in terms of IBD diagnosis increasing; Highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by both the IBD community as…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Society for Colitis and Crohn's Disease" has no legal form. "IRISH SOCIETY FOR COLITIS AND CROHN'S DISEASE LIMITED" (CRO 121630) 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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Macra na Feirme

Agriculture
Intended results

Progress on securing Ireland's nitrates derogation ::Progress on Generational Renewal measures for young farmers::Highlight the pressures of farming on young farmers mental health::Update on new measures in the TB eradication program

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Irish Red Cross

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Engagement with DPOs on policy changes in foreign for International Protection Applicants (IPAs), such that Irish Red Cross could provide input on the matter.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Dublin Rape Crisis Centre

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Tackling violence against women and girls, including online harms, is included as a priority issue/theme for the Presidency of the Council of the EU.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Insurance Ireland

Banking and Financial Institutions
Intended results

To communicate the support and concerns of the insurance industry for the delivery of pragmatic pensions and life assurance policy, including engagement on Insurance Ireland's Code of Practice for Cancer Survivors, the recommendations of the Funds Sector Review, an Irish Savings…

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To share Microsoft’s perspective on Ireland’s digital and artificial intelligence opportunity. The document outlined the economic and societal benefits of AI and set out high-level considerations relating to infrastructure, skills and responsible AI.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd" equals CRO name "MICROSOFT IRELAND OPERATIONS LIMITED" (CRO 256796) 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.