Lobbying return by Macra na Feirme
AgricultureIntended results
Progress issues of importance to rural young people outlined in Macra's pre budget policy document.
Politician · TD · 34th Dáil
Simon Harris
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)
- 0
- Declared items
- 0
- CRO-matched interests
- 0
- Awards to declared companies
- 5258
- Lobbying returns
- 9
- SIPO donation records
- 32%
- Vote participation
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
140 of 432 divisions
Check it yourself
SIPO donation reports 9
- Political Party Donation Statements 2025 (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
- Political Party Donation Statements 2024 (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
- Political Party Donation Statements 2023 (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
- Donations to Political Parties 2022 (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
- Donations to Political Parties 2021 (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
- Donations to Political Parties 2020 (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
- Donations to Political Parties 2019 (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
- Donations to Political Parties 2018 (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
- Donations to Political Parties 2017 (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
Lobbying returns
Returns filed on the Register of Lobbying, newest first, with the policy area and intended results as the lobbyist published them.
Filters
AreaAll 5258Health 1596Education and Training 532Justice and Equality 301Economic Development and Industry 292Budgetary matters 271Agriculture 254Finance 253Children and Youth Affairs 178Taxation 133Housing 127Environment 116Community 114Foreign Affairs 113Energy and Natural Resources 112EU Affairs 111Transport 100Trade 87Employment 76Tourism 75Public Expenditure and Reform 71Banking and Financial Institutions 66Social Protection 62Local Government 41Development and Zoning 40Communications 31Sports and Recreation 27Arts 24Heritage 19Marine 15Food 12Gaeltacht 5Defence 4
Lobbying return by Alcohol Forum Ireland
HealthIntended results
To advocate for Government support on the matter
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Alcohol Forum Ireland" has no legal form. "ALCOHOL FORUM IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 435920) 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 The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
FinanceIntended results
To highlight IFA's priorities in Budget 2026.::To ensure that Budget 2026 provides measures to Support Farm Sectors including: Tillage Survival Package::The retention of Tax Reliefs due to expire the end of 2025::Taxation Reliefs and support to Agriculture::Funding & Farm…
Lobbying return by Lir Communications Ltd
Education and TrainingIntended results
Raise awareness about Explorium’s visitor numbers in its first year of reopening, outline new programmes and initiatives planned in the coming months, and highlight Explorium’s potential as a national resource.
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "Lir Communications Ltd" equals CRO name "LIR COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED" (CRO 765391) 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 National Infertility Support and Information Group
HealthIntended results
To secure future funding for the NISIG Helpline, to maintain this crucial support for those in need of assistance particularly at times of great emotional stress.::NISIG are calling for a wider and more sufficiently funded public funding system for IVF including significantly…
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "National Infertility Support and Information Group" has no legal form. "NATIONAL INFERTILITY SUPPORT AND INFORMATION GROUP COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 765906) 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 Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd
CommunicationsIntended results
To raise awareness of the potential impact of the European Commission's investigation of Meta under the Digital Markets Act.
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd" equals CRO name "META PLATFORMS IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 462932) 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 ALONE
Budgetary mattersIntended results
Cross-party consideration of ALONE's costed pre-budget submission.
Lobbying return by Irish Council for Civil Liberties
Justice and EqualityIntended results
Discuss how to tackle inequality and discrimination for trans and non-binary people. ::Invitation to attend an event organised by ICCL: 'Out and Proud: Challenging attempts to limit LGBTI+ people’s rights to express, assemble and associate in Ireland.'
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Irish Council for Civil Liberties" has no legal form. "IRISH COUNCIL FOR CIVIL LIBERTIES COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 411471) 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 Rockwood Consulting ULC
FinanceIntended results
Support for Euronext's 2026 pre-budget submission
Lobbying return by Janssen Sciences Ireland UC
HealthIntended results
To increase policy focus on Ireland's competitiveness as a location for the biopharmaceutical industry::To improve patient access to innovative medicinal products in Ireland
Lobbying return by Janssen Sciences Ireland UC
HealthIntended results
To raise awareness of challenges to patient access to new medicines in Ireland::To improve patient access to new medicines by improving the speed and efficiency of the medicines assessment and reimbursement process
Lobbying return by Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd
Children and Youth AffairsIntended results
To discuss Ireland’s support of age verification at an EU level.
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd" equals CRO name "META PLATFORMS IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 462932) 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 Rare Diseases Ireland
HealthIntended results
Inclusion of rare diseases as a priority for Ireland to showcase during Ireland's EU Presidency in 2026.
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "Rare Diseases Ireland" equals CRO name "RARE DISEASES IRELAND" (CRO 140743) 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 Macra na Feirme
AgricultureIntended results
Impress upon the Tanaiste the importance of securing the next nitrates derogation for young farmers ::Highlight the negative impact the Mercosur deal would have on young farmers particularly beef farmers and highlight the importance of safety nets for the sector.
Lobbying return by Macra na Feirme
AgricultureIntended results
Develop a pilot scheme on Farm Succession to support older and younger farmers to take the steps to farm transfer and farm management by the younger generation. ::Showcase success stories around farm succession and the supports that are needed to increase the number of young…