Lobbying return by Irish Venture Capital Association
Economic Development and IndustryIntended results
Policies to encourage the mobilisation of private capital
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.
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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 Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Budgetary mattersIntended results
We were looking for an opportunity to discuss the priorities of SVP to support the people we serve.
Lobbying return by Sustainable Water Network (SWAN)
HeritageIntended results
Ensure strong wetland restoration measures in the Nature Restoration Plan
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Sustainable Water Network (SWAN)" has no legal form. "SUSTAINABLE WATER NETWORK (SWAN) COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 450882) 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 Sustainable Water Network (SWAN)
HeritageIntended results
To reform the Arterial Drainage Act
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Sustainable Water Network (SWAN)" has no legal form. "SUSTAINABLE WATER NETWORK (SWAN) COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 450882) 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 NCBI
Education and TrainingIntended results
Securing a visit to the Wayfinding Centre to showcase front-line services for people with disabilities, with a view to securing support of the new Government towards the activities of the Centre.
Lobbying return by Sustainable Water Network (SWAN)
MarineIntended results
That the enactment of the MPA Bill be a clear commitment in the Programme for Government.
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Sustainable Water Network (SWAN)" has no legal form. "SUSTAINABLE WATER NETWORK (SWAN) COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 450882) 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 Cork Chamber
TradeIntended results
To increase government support for the development and support of FDI, in current context of challenging global environment
Lobbying return by Cork Chamber
EU AffairsIntended results
To encourage the minister to support the strengthening of ties with the EU in current challenging global environment. This includes economic ties and cultural relationships
Lobbying return by Triple P UK Ltd
Children and Youth AffairsIntended results
To seek engagement with relevant stakeholders on the role of evidence based parenting programmes in the context of supporting families, parents and children
Lobbying return by INTO - Irish National Teachers' Organisation
Education and TrainingIntended results
To enact the Occupied Territories Bill.
Lobbying return by Irish Self Catering Federation
TourismIntended results
See a change in the Legislation for Short Term rental providers in Ireland. Ref. STR legislation Bill for STR.
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Irish Self Catering Federation" has no legal form. "IRISH SELF CATERING FEDERATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 359394) 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 Business in the Community Ireland
EnvironmentIntended results
Sharing insights and maintaining the courage of Irish and European convictions that business can be a force for positive change.
Lobbying return by The Irish Whiskey Guild
TradeIntended results
We strongly urged the EU to remove the 50% tariff on U.S. whiskey and spirits before it takes effect in mid-April, thus avoiding severe impacts on Irish spirits exports to the US. We would also urge the EU to abandon any tariff on ‘Casks’. We would recommend that any…
Lobbying return by The Irish Whiskey Guild
TradeIntended results
We strongly urged the EU to remove the 50% tariff on U.S. whiskey and spirits before it takes effect in mid-April, thus avoiding severe impacts on Irish spirits exports to the US. We would also urge the EU to abandon any tariff on ‘Casks’. We would recommend that any…
Lobbying return by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce
Economic Development and IndustryIntended results
The day after the US Tariff announcement we called for a calm and strategic response focused on enhancing competitiveness and strengthening trade engagement across the Irish economy. This announcement was as a reminder of how globally connected our local economy is. Many of our…
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce" equals CRO name "DUN LAOGHAIRE RATHDOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE" (CRO 12764) 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.