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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 Lobbying2025-05-07

Lobbying return by Saint John of God Hospital clg

Health
Intended results

Invitation to the launch of Buddy's Cafe in St Joseph's Centre, Shankill, to showcase this community venture which will be operated and facilitated by people living with dementia and local volunteers.

Register of Lobbying2025-05-06

Lobbying return by National Union of Journalists

Foreign Affairs
Intended results

Meeting with Taoiseach and or Tanaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs to discuss decision and the implications for media freedom.

Register of Lobbying2025-05-06

Lobbying return by Opportunity Green

Environment
Intended results

Meeting with the Ministers for Foreign Affairs to discuss EU policy concerning international aviation and the EU Emissions Trading System, which will be discussed during Ireland's Presidency of the EU. A meeting request was put in in anticipation of Ireland assuming the…

Register of Lobbying2025-05-06

Lobbying return by Defence Security Industry and Research Ireland CLG

Defence
Intended results

To represent IDSA's membership on certainty surrounding industrial participation policy: IDSA has strongly recommended the need to develop the nation’s defence industry strategy and thereby determine a defined industrial participation policy in defence procurement (in compliance…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Defence Security Industry and Research Ireland CLG" equals CRO name "DEFENCE SECURITY INDUSTRY AND RESEARCH IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 703887) 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 Lobbying2025-05-05

Lobbying return by Alcohol Forum Ireland

Health
Intended results

Introduction of health labelling on alcohol in 2026 as committed to by Government through the Public Health Alcohol Act

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Alcohol Forum Ireland" has no legal form. "ALCOHOL FORUM IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 435920) 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 Lobbying2025-05-01

Lobbying return by Focus Ireland

Health
Intended results

The letter calls on the Government to prioritise funding for our mental health services in Budget 2025.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Focus Ireland" has no legal form. "FOCUS IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 106149) 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 Lobbying2025-04-30

Lobbying return by Concern Worldwide

Foreign Affairs
Intended results

To bring the situation to the attention of the Minister for Foreign Affairs and request that Ireland continue to support the humanitarian response in the region, and seek a resolution to the conflict.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Concern Worldwide" equals CRO name "CONCERN WORLDWIDE" (CRO 39647) 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 Lobbying2025-04-30

Lobbying return by European Network Against Racism (ENAR) Ireland CLG

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

The creation of a public system of early childhood education and care, that starts when the parents need it from early infancy and encompasses school age care.

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Published name "European Network Against Racism (ENAR) Ireland CLG" equals CRO name "EUROPEAN NETWORK AGAINST RACISM (ENAR) IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 494388) 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 Lobbying2025-04-29

Lobbying return by Social Justice Ireland

Public Expenditure and Reform
Intended results

Awareness of findings of publications 'Social Justice Matters 2025' and 'Sustainable Progress Index 2025'; Meetings with relevant Ministers, Civil Servant and politicians to discuss particular elements of the reports that are within their remit; Attendance of Oireachtas members…

Register of Lobbying2025-04-29

Lobbying return by Mars Foods Ireland Limited (t/a Mars Ireland)

Trade
Intended results

An SPS and veterinary agreement would strengthen EU trade relations, help ensure food supply chain resilience and regulatory certainty and predictability, and support both European and British food manufacturers and exporters.

Register of Lobbying2025-04-29

Lobbying return by Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children

Health
Intended results

government on concerns about possible delays to Ireland’s alcohol health information labelling. That government would not delay Ireland's alcohol health information labelling.

Register of Lobbying2025-04-29

Lobbying return by Progressive College Network Ltd.

Education and Training
Intended results

I was lobbying the government on policy regarding the ELE sector and the introduction of the long awaited IEM. The proposed LP fund is a matter of grave concern. PCN currently has a bespoke LP insurance which includes medical insurance and also protects teachers and staff. PCN's…

Register of Lobbying2025-04-29

Lobbying return by Sensational Kids CLG

Health
Intended results

Letters of support for funding to complete the construction of the National Child Development Centre

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Sensational Kids CLG" equals CRO name "SENSATIONAL KIDS COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 432465) 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.