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Politician · TD · 34th Dáil

Simon Harris

Fine Gael

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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CRO-matched interests
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Awards to declared companies
5257
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
9
SIPO donation records
140 of 429 divisions
33%
Vote participation

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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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Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Share Ibec priorities including maintaining broad tax base, advancing options to enhance the Research and Development Tax Credit, review and simplify the current Business and Enterprise Tax system, and expanding Benefit-in-Kind (BIK) relief for health and wellbeing

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.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by CUMANN LEABHARLANN NA H-EIREANN. (THE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND)

Education and Training
Intended results

Commencement of the expansion of the JCSP Demonstration Library Project – as committed to in the Programme for Government

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "CUMANN LEABHARLANN NA H-EIREANN. (THE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND)" has no legal form. "CUMANN LEABHARLANN NA H-EIREANN. (THE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND) COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 14200) 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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Teneo Strategy Ireland Limited

Taxation
Intended results

To discuss the impact of a proposed EU Energy Taxation Directive on Ireland’s general aviation sector.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Teneo Strategy Ireland Limited" equals CRO name "TENEO STRATEGY IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 92844) 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 Lobbying2026-01-21

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.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by ActionAid Ireland

Foreign Affairs
Intended results

To push for the suspension of the EU–Israel trade agreement and the implementation of the Occupied Territories Bill

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "ActionAid Ireland" equals CRO name "ACTIONAID IRELAND" (CRO 95403) 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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by ActionAid Ireland

Foreign Affairs
Intended results

For the Irish govt to raise our concerns regarding ongoing restrictions on humanitarian access in Gaza with European member states and commission officials.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "ActionAid Ireland" equals CRO name "ACTIONAID IRELAND" (CRO 95403) 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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Insight Investment Management (Europe) Limited

Foreign Affairs
Intended results

The purpose of the communication was to inform Government officials about global asset management trends and their potential implications for Ireland’s financial services sector. The intention was to support officials’ understanding of industry developments; no specific policy…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Insight Investment Management (Europe) Limited" equals CRO name "INSIGHT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT (EUROPE) LIMITED" (CRO 581405) 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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Janssen Sciences Ireland UC

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To promote the advancement of the promised national life sciences strategy and a coordinated approach to healthcare, economic, and EU policy by Ireland.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Emerald Tower Limited

Communications
Intended results

Better safeguarding telecommunications infrastructure in storms to protect emergency communications, public health and safety, and business continuity.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Emerald Tower Limited" equals CRO name "EMERALD TOWER LIMITED" (CRO 669209) 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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by The Irish Hospice Foundation

Health
Intended results

Confirmation from An Tanaiste of his support for our application to secure the Royal Hospital in Kilmainham for our 40th Anniversary celebrations and to support the anniversary more generally.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "The Irish Hospice Foundation" equals CRO name "THE IRISH HOSPICE FOUNDATION" (CRO 114617) 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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Novartis Ireland Limited

Health
Intended results

To secure a meeting with Minister for Health and or discussion about access to Novartis advanced therapy

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Novartis Ireland Limited" equals CRO name "NOVARTIS IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 11931) 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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Public Expenditure and Reform
Intended results

Called for reforms to infrastructure delivery and approval processes to reduce regulatory barriers and delays to projects of national interest.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Public Expenditure and Reform
Intended results

Called for the swift implementation of reforms to judicial review processes to reduce delays to critical infrastructure projects and to ensure that the public good takes precedence.