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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 Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Sandyford BID CLG

Trade
Intended results

Secure an invitation to the Government Trade Forum

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Sandyford BID CLG" equals CRO name "SANDYFORD BID COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 593200) 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 Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals (Ireland) DAC

Health
Intended results

Support for Proposal for an Early Access Programme for Innovative Oncology Medicines ahead of Budget 2026

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals (Ireland) DAC" equals CRO name "ASTRAZENECA PHARMACEUTICALS (IRELAND) DESIGNATED ACTIVITY COMPANY" (CRO 55502) 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 Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association

Agriculture
Intended results

Protect low-income sectors: Ensure drystock and tillage farmers are not disadvantaged by policies aimed at other areas

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association" has no legal form. "IRISH CATTLE AND SHEEP FARMERS' ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 270594) 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 Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association

Agriculture
Intended results

Promote balanced renewal: Encourage young farmers while ensuring older farmers are not left behind, creating generational continuity.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association" has no legal form. "IRISH CATTLE AND SHEEP FARMERS' ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 270594) 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 Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association

Agriculture
Intended results

Block Mercosur trade deal in its current format: Push government to resist ratification and protect Irish beef from unfair competition.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association" has no legal form. "IRISH CATTLE AND SHEEP FARMERS' ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 270594) 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 Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Outhouse CLG

Finance
Intended results

To secure budget allocations to ensure the safety, participation, and wellbeing of LGBTQ+ in budget 2026.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Outhouse CLG" equals CRO name "OUTHOUSE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 255357) 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 Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Áiseanna Tacaíochta CLG

Health
Intended results

To meet AT Chairperson and CEO to discuss the opportunities that can explored and achieved for people with Disabilities. People with disabilities need their support and governments support in ensuring that Direct Payments as a means of achieving independent living, is provided…

Register of Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Alliance for Insurance Reform

Banking and Financial Institutions
Intended results

Urgent delivery of reductions in insurance costs by incumbent insurers on back of reforms. Effective defamation legislation. The urgent sourcing of additional underwriting cover including cover for sectors unable to source affordable liability insurance. Meaningful reform and…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Alliance for Insurance Reform" has no legal form. "ALLIANCE FOR INSURANCE REFORM LIMITED" (CRO 358868) 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 Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association

Agriculture
Intended results

To discuss the INHFA key policy priorities necessary to sustain the future of the farming community.

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 Lobbying2025-09-18

Lobbying return by Hanover Media Strategy Limited

Health
Intended results

Seeking a meeting to discuss Takeda's partnership with Crohn’s and Colitis Ireland, which aims to increase awareness of Inflammatory Bowel Disease and its impact on the lives of Irish patients.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Hanover Media Strategy Limited" equals CRO name "HANOVER MEDIA STRATEGY LIMITED" (CRO 596029) 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 Lobbying2025-09-18

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Agriculture
Intended results

To meet with the Tánaiste, Simon Harris and the Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine Martin Heydon to discuss farming priorities for the medium and long-term.::To discuss key issues that confront farmers at the moment.::To highlight the importance of the Nitrates…

Register of Lobbying2025-09-18

Lobbying return by Property Owners Association of Ireland Limited (IPOA)

Housing
Intended results

To ensure an understanding of IPOA perspectives on proposal for reform to the rental market regulatory environment.