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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 Lobbying2026-01-20

Lobbying return by Pfizer

Health
Intended results

Reform of the reimbursement system and investment in new medicines in Budget 2026

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Pfizer" has no legal form. "PFIZER LIMITED" (CRO 900988) 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 Lobbying2026-01-20

Lobbying return by Nasc Ireland

Justice and Equality
Intended results

CAHC email to party leaders and Ceann Comhairle in relation to statements from the Ceann Comhairle, Verona Murphy TD, on the rise in hate, threats, and disinformation targeting members of the Oireachtas, outlining our shared concerns, and calling for the constructive engagement…

Register of Lobbying2026-01-20

Lobbying return by Irish Funds Industry Association CLG

EU Affairs
Intended results

To discuss the EU Legislative Agenda and share key priorities to enhance the competitiveness of the Irish Funds Industry

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Funds Industry Association CLG" equals CRO name "IRISH FUNDS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 339784) 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 Lobbying2026-01-20

Lobbying return by Uplift

Justice and Equality
Intended results

That Simon Harris take steps to protect the people on board the Sumud Flotilla, lift the blockade, and open up channels for humanitarian aid in Gaza, and that the Smud Florilla would be allowed into channels to bring humanitarian aid to people of Gaza safely.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-20

Lobbying return by Uplift

Justice and Equality
Intended results

That Ministers will commit to not to repeating anti-immigrant tripes, which endanger people seeking asylum in Ireland, and, instead bravely stand for a Republic where all of us can thrive and where racism is not tolerated.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-20

Lobbying return by Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies Ireland

Taxation
Intended results

We provided feedback on our concerns with the proposal to remove the automatic right of taxpayers to in camera hearings and redaction of determinations of the Tax Appeals Commission.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-20

Lobbying return by Mental Health Reform

Health
Intended results

The purpose of this event was to highlight the contribution of mental health charities in the South-East. It offered an opportunity for public representatives, HSE staff, and mental health professionals to come together, connect, and hear directly from those delivering vital…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Mental Health Reform" equals CRO name "MENTAL HEALTH REFORM" (CRO 506850) 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 Lobbying2026-01-20

Lobbying return by Wind Energy Ireland

EU Affairs
Intended results

Implementation of the recommendations for Ireland's EU Presidency as set out in 'Driving Competitiveness, Delivering Climate Action: Ireland’s European Council Presidency Agenda for Energy' which is available online here:…

Register of Lobbying2026-01-20

Lobbying return by Irish Exporters Association

Trade
Intended results

Share our industry expertise to inform Ireland's trade policy and exchange views with other stakeholders on country and regional specific developments.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Exporters Association" has no legal form. "IRISH EXPORTERS ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 13805) 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 Lobbying2026-01-20

Lobbying return by Irish Exporters Association

Trade
Intended results

Attending a meeting of the Brexit Stakeholder Forum in Iveagh House to share our industry expertise to inform Ireland's trade policy and exchange views with other stakeholders.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Exporters Association" has no legal form. "IRISH EXPORTERS ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 13805) 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 Lobbying2026-01-20

Lobbying return by Doras Luimní

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Structured humanitarian pathways for people from Gaza

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Doras Luimní" has no legal form. "DORAS LUIMNI COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 335696) 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 Lobbying2026-01-20

Lobbying return by Threshold

Tourism
Intended results

For the DPO's to adopt Threshold's position regarding the Short-Term Lettings legislation and ancillary planning matters.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Threshold" equals CRO name "THRESHOLD" (CRO 70660) 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 Lobbying2026-01-20

Lobbying return by Irish Sports Matters Ltd t/a the Federation of Irish Sport

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

For an extension to Sport Ireland recognised NGBs & LSPS beyond the January 30th 2026 deadline for disclosures for 2024 and 2025. A meeting to explore the nuisances and challenges this blanket application of the Supreme Court judgment in Revenue Commissioners v Karshan…