Simon Harris

To provide AmCham views in relation to the Department of Finance's consultation on the Statement on Phase One of Reform of Ireland’s Taxation Regime for Interest

Discuss and understand Ireland's efforts to implement Global Minimum Tax

To raise members' concerns with the proposed amendments to the legislation governing tax appeals and to inform the pre-legislative scrutiny process of the Tax Appeals Bill.

To make recommendations for a number of legislative changes to be included in this year's Finance Bill.

To make recommendations for a number of tax policy changes in Budget 2027.

For the E withholding tax proposals to be reconsidered

To highlight VAT liabilities affecting taxi drivers using digital platforms and to seek a meeting to discuss potential policy responses.

To make recommendations to ensure that any changes made do not undermine the commercial viability of certain businesses and activity

Recommending the promotion of employee ownership in Ireland through the introduction of a framework for EOTS in Ireland and any related changes to the taxation legislation for EOTs in Ireland and seeking support for the introduction of such framework.

Recommending tax-related proposals to promote employee ownership trusts (EOTs) and the introduction of legislative changes and Revenue guidance for EOTs following a meeting with Peter Burke, Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment in October 2025 and the recommendations…

Response to the Public Consultation to provide feedback on the Strawman Proposal.

To provide further input following the publication of the R&D Compass.

To encourage consideration of policy measures or guidance supporting the use of geographically restricted, closed-loop voucher systems under the Small Benefit Exemption framework in order to retain employee reward spending within local economies and support town centre…

To make recommendations on improvements to the rules to stimulate FDI, growth in domestic enterprise and jobs in the economy.

To request that representatives use their voice at the EU level to respond to the energy crisis to support households and businesses when fossil fuel companies have reported extraordinary profits of billions of euro