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Politician · TD · 34th Dáil

Simon Harris

Fine Gael

Simon Harris is named in 5,258 lobbying returns on the Register of Lobbying. Simon Harris has 9 donation records in SIPO's published statements.

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 Lobbying2023-10-26

Lobbying return by Nursing Homes Ireland

Health
Intended results

Members wanted to inform the Ministers and TD's on the findings of the PWC sectoral analysis and to outline the severity of the crisis in the sector and the effect it is having on nursing homes closing nationwide and the impact this will have on older people in the coming…

Register of Lobbying2023-10-13

Lobbying return by Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber

Budgetary matters
Intended results

Review or removal of the USC Reduce the VAT rate to 9% for hospitality and entertainment enterprises Grant assistance to those businesses negatively affected by the repurposing of tourism accommodation for refugee housing Expansion of Employee Assistance Programmes Reduced…

Register of Lobbying2023-09-21

Lobbying return by Limerick Chamber

Budgetary matters
Intended results

To inform politicians of the stance of Limerick Chamber and member businesses across the Mid-West and to influence measures undertaken in the budgetary process

Register of Lobbying2023-09-21

Lobbying return by Limerick Chamber

Budgetary matters
Intended results

To outline research undertaken by Limerick Chamber and highlight issues and opportunities for businesses in the Mid-West to be support by policy initiatives as part of Budget 2024

Register of Lobbying2023-09-21

Lobbying return by Environmental Pillar

Environment
Intended results

That Irish elected representatives support greater ambition for within the negotiations with the European Commissions on the proposal for a regulation on Nature Restoration

Register of Lobbying2023-09-21

Lobbying return by Hanover Media Strategy Limited

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Meeting with visiting Microsoft VP Antony Cook to discuss Microsoft's contribution to skills in Ireland

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 Lobbying2023-09-21

Lobbying return by Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Raise awareness of potential to accelerate deliver of the National Digital Strategy and engage with policymakers on this potential across new technologies, education, skills, health, cybersecurity, cloud computing and energy.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd" equals CRO name "MICROSOFT IRELAND OPERATIONS LIMITED" (CRO 256796) 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 Lobbying2023-09-21

Lobbying return by American Chamber of Commerce Ireland

Budgetary matters
Intended results

Communicate AmCham member views on Budget 2024. Full response can be read here: https://www.amcham.ie/posts/amcham-2024-pre-budget-submission-building-an-impactful-ireland-for-2050-and-beyond/

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "American Chamber of Commerce Ireland" equals CRO name "AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IRELAND" (CRO 18926) 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 Lobbying2023-09-21

Lobbying return by Rehab Group

Public Expenditure and Reform
Intended results

Rehab's Pre-Budget 2024 Submission covered a range of policy areas. We have ten key asks including: Cost of Disability payment and increase in basic social welfare rates Pay parity with HSE pay scales for Section 39 organisations Publication of and investment in outstanding…

Register of Lobbying2023-09-21

Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Environment
Intended results

To highlight the need for a closer look at incentives for firms to reduce the carbon emissions of their premises, given the high capital costs involved.

Register of Lobbying2023-09-21

Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Employment
Intended results

To highlight the need to remove the barriers facing women in particular from re-joining the labour market, including reform of income tax and increased supports for childcare.