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Politician · TD · 34th Dáil

Simon Harris

Simon Harris is named in 5,257 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)

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Declared items: 0
CRO-matched interests: 0
Awards to declared companies: 5257
Lobbying returns: 9
SIPO donation records: 33%
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Lobbying returns

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Lobbying return by AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals (Ireland) DAC

Health

Intended results

To discuss European competitiveness with the European Round Table for Industry, including life sciences investment, innovation and timely access to medicines

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.

Lobbying return by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland

Banking and Financial Institutions

Intended results

To highlight priority actions to address Europe’s competitiveness challenges, focusing on a renewed drive for regulatory simplification, advancement of the Savings & Investment Union, the introduction of a Savings & Investment Account in Ireland, and the role of Ireland’s EU…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Banking & Payments Federation Ireland" has no legal form. "BANKING & PAYMENTS FEDERATION IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 630966) 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 One Family

Energy and Natural Resources

Intended results

To express our concern about Ireland’s continued delay in finalising an EU-mandated national Social Climate Plan, which is a central requirement under the EU’s Social Climate Fund. Delayed submission will mean delays in Ireland’s ability to access and deploy EU funding from…

Lobbying return by Irish Tax Institute

Taxation

Intended results

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.

Lobbying return by Irish Tax Institute

Taxation

Intended results

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

Lobbying return by Irish Tax Institute

Taxation

Intended results

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

Lobbying return by Matheson LLP

Taxation

Intended results

For the E withholding tax proposals to be reconsidered

Lobbying return by Temporis Ireland

Development and Zoning

Intended results

Thanks the Tainasite for his visit and highlight areas of challenge in housing delivery

Lobbying return by Irish Stock Exchange plc trading as Euronext Dublin

Finance

Intended results

Meeting to discuss the Savings and Investment Union, including Personal Investment Accounts

Lobbying return by Ennis Chamber of Commerce

Finance

Intended results

To raise the profile and needs of Ennis in this (vacancy/tax relief) context, for current or future inclusion in the Living City initiative.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Ennis Chamber of Commerce" equals CRO name "ENNIS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE" (CRO 160082) 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 Rockwood Consulting ULC

Housing

Intended results

To ensure an understanding of IPOA's perspectives on the proposed legislation and seek amendments

Lobbying return by Irish Red Cross

Justice and Equality

Intended results

Ensure Parliamentarians were aware of and briefed on IRCs position regarding family reunification

Lobbying return by Apple Distribution International Ltd.

Finance

Intended results

Introductory meeting, at the Tánaiste’s request, to provide an overview of Apple in Ireland, exchange views and understand their priorities for the new Ministerial portfolio, and discuss planning for the Irish EU Council Presidency (i.e. public events in Dublin and EU files…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Apple Distribution International Ltd." equals CRO name "APPLE DISTRIBUTION INTERNATIONAL LIMITED" (CRO 470672) 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 mytaxi network Ireland (trading as FREE NOW)

Taxation

Intended results

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

Lobbying return by Prime Arena Holdings

Sports and Recreation

Intended results

Prime Arena Holdings has submitted an application for partial Government funding towards the Prime Arena project.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Prime Arena Holdings" has no legal form. "PrimeArena Holdings LIMITED" (CRO 725774) 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.