Lobbying return by Irish Hairdressers Federation
Budgetary mattersIntended results
VAT to be reduced to 5% for the Hairdressing Sector
Politician · TD · 34th Dáil
Simon Harris
- 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)
- 0
- Declared items
- 0
- CRO-matched interests
- 0
- Awards to declared companies
- 5256
- Lobbying returns
- 9
- SIPO donation records
- 33%
- Vote participation
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
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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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Lobbying return by Irish Refugee Council
Justice and EqualityIntended results
A change in practice to ensure compliance with the law
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Irish Refugee Council" has no legal form. "IRISH REFUGEE COUNCIL COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 188693) 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.
Lobbying return by UL Student Life
Education and TrainingIntended results
To meet have the opportunity to meet Minister Harris to discuss issues facing our students.::Lobbying for increased funding for UL accommodation.
Lobbying return by Novartis Gene Therapies Gmbh
HealthIntended results
The intended outcome of the event was to raise awareness and engage relevant stakeholders on the need to add more rare diseases to Ireland’s newborn screening programme.
Lobbying return by Independent Broadcasters of Ireland
CommunicationsIntended results
Removal or reduction of the Broadcasting Levy.::Expansion of the journalism bursary, committed to in the OSMR bill, to include all independent broadcasters.::Amendment to allow flexibility in hourly scheduling of commercial advertisements.::Designation of a commissioner in the…
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Independent Broadcasters of Ireland" has no legal form. "INDEPENDENT BROADCASTERS OF IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 166985) 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.
Lobbying return by Rehab Group
Social ProtectionIntended results
To ensure people with disabilities will receive the support needed during the cost of living crisis.
Lobbying return by National College of Ireland
Education and TrainingIntended results
NCI exemption from PEL
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "National College of Ireland" equals CRO name "NATIONAL COLLEGE OF IRELAND" (CRO 134303) 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.
Lobbying return by Progressive College Network Ltd.
Education and TrainingIntended results
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 bespoke insurance is far superior than the proposed LP fund. PCN should be allowed to continue to offer the…
Lobbying return by Regional Newspapers and Printers Association of Ireland
TaxationIntended results
Budget 2023 Measure to change VAT rate to Zero
Lobbying return by Ibec
Local GovernmentIntended results
Ensure awareness of Technology Ireland concerns regarding Part 5 of the bill and a request to pause part 5 of the bill to allow stakeholder engagement and an impact assessment.
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Ibec" has no legal form. "IBEC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 8706) 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.
Lobbying return by Ibec
EU AffairsIntended results
Secure urgent action with a commitment from Government to address implementation challenges for MDR to ensure that the regulation works as intended in the EU
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Ibec" has no legal form. "IBEC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 8706) 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.
Lobbying return by Cork Chamber
Budgetary mattersIntended results
Cork Chamber Budget 2023 Submission sent to various DPOs for review and consideration
Lobbying return by Ibec
Education and TrainingIntended results
Ensure understanding of business position on engagement with apprenticeships
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Ibec" has no legal form. "IBEC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 8706) 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.
Lobbying return by Irish Hotels Federation
TourismIntended results
Continued investment and support for tourism marketing both domestically and overseas.::Seeking a commitment by Government to retain the 9% rate of tourism VAT until after 2025::Additional funding for hospitality recruitment and career awareness, and targeted resources for…
Lobbying return by Ibec
FinanceIntended results
Ensure awareness of the new skills required in Ireland’s financial services sector and make recommendations
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Ibec" has no legal form. "IBEC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 8706) 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.