Simon Harris

Fine Gael · Wicklow

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• 2026-03-19
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  Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber 5 returns Economic Development and Industry

  • AI adoption in SME’s – disconnect between government and AI adoption in SME’s
  • AI adoption in SME’s – disconnect between government and AI adoption in SME’s
  • AI adoption in SME’s – disconnect between government and AI adoption in SME’s
  • Support for Micro/Small indigenous businesses which make up 99% of our business environment. Ireland's economy is dangerously over-dependent on a small number of multinational corporations we need to better empower indigenous businesses to be resilient
  • AI adoption in SME’s – disconnect between government and AI adoption in SME’s
• 2026-02-05
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  Irish SME Association Economic Development and Industry

  • Key priority areas for SMEs ahead of the EU leaders' summit in February 2026
• 2026-01-21
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  Dublin Chamber of Commerce 2 returns Economic Development and Industry

  • Dublin Chamber Oireachtas Reception
  • President's Address at the Dublin Chamber Annual Dinner 2025
• 2026-01-21
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  Scale Ireland Economic Development and Industry

  • Highlighting importance of start-ups and scaling companies in the context of the Trade Forum
• 2026-01-21
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  Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd Economic Development and Industry

  • Highlight Ireland's digital and artificial intelligence opportunity and circulation of Microsoft's "Our Shared Digital Future" paper
• 2026-01-21
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  BiggerStage Economic Development and Industry

  • The development of the unscripted production sector in Ireland
• 2026-01-21
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  Janssen Sciences Ireland UC Economic Development and Industry

  • Engagement with the Tánaiste
• 2026-01-21
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  Ibec 3 returns Economic Development and Industry

  • BioPharmaChem Impact 2026
  • The economic state of the small business sector
  • Priorities for Department of Finance
• 2026-01-19
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  Cork Chamber 2 returns Economic Development and Industry

  • Cork Chamber Dublin Dinner 2025
  • Cork Chamber Dublin Dinner 2025
• 2026-01-19
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  Irish Distillers Economic Development and Industry

  • Irish Distillers made representations regarding developments in international trade policy and the introduction of tariffs on Irish whiskey
• 2026-01-12
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  Sandyford BID CLG Economic Development and Industry

  • Requested support for the establishment of a startup campus in Sandyford
• 2025-10-02
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  County Kildare Chamber 2 returns Economic Development and Industry

  • Policy Advisory Council Meeting Q3 2025
  • Chamber Presidents Lunch Speech
• 2025-09-19
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  Ibec 4 returns Economic Development and Industry

  • Infrastructure priorities for Competitiveness and Productivity Plan
  • Alcohol Labelling
  • Business concerns in relation to extension of powers to Agri-Food regulator
  • Proposed EU countermeasures to US tariffs
• 2025-09-19
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  Scale Ireland 2 returns Economic Development and Industry

  • Budget 2026
  • Government Trade Forum and Relevance to technology start-ups and scaling companies
• 2025-09-19
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  County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG Economic Development and Industry

  • Conversation with Tanaiste Simon Harris regarding the importance of ensuring Irish competitiveness in the current global uncertainty
• 2025-09-19
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  Glennon Brothers (Glennon Bros. Timber Ltd) Economic Development and Industry

  • Objection to Proposed increase to Personal Injury Awards
• 2025-09-19
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  Hume Brophy Economic Development and Industry

  • To inform on Sazerac's footprint in Ireland and to share position on alcohol labelling.
• 2025-09-19
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  Roche Economic Development and Industry

  • The development of a National Life Science Strategy should embrace international best practices through a coordinated, cross-departmental approach
• 2025-09-19
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  Amazon Ireland Support Services Limited Economic Development and Industry

  • Meeting with the Tánaiste on Amazon's investment in Ireland & the EU
• 2025-09-17
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  Irish Venture Capital Association Economic Development and Industry

  • Measures to mobilise private capital to equity investment
• 2025-09-15
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  Cork Chamber 2 returns Economic Development and Industry

  • A meeting between Cork Chamber and the Tánaiste
  • A meeting between Cork Chamber and the Tánaiste
• 2025-08-29
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  Limerick Chamber Economic Development and Industry

  • Limerick Chamber Launched its Pre-Budget Submission 2026 and circulated to relevant Ministers, TDs and Senators
• 2025-05-22
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  American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Economic Development and Industry

  • Provide AmCham views on the US-Ireland trade and investment relationship
• 2025-05-21
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  Amazon Ireland Support Services Limited Economic Development and Industry

  • The proposed audio-visual content levy
• 2025-05-21
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  IBM Economic Development and Industry

  • Ireland's competitiveness for foreign direct investment
• 2025-05-21
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  Ibec 7 returns Economic Development and Industry

  • Business Leaders' Summit
  • Trade Advisory Group
  • Priorities for Department of Foreign Affairs and Department of Defence
  • Technology Ireland "Lunch & Learn" event with Oireachtas members
  • Small Firms Association Small Business Awards
  • BioPharmaChem Ireland position on transatlantic trade conflict.
  • Retaliatory Tariffs: Impact on healthcare in Europe
• 2025-05-21
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  Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd Economic Development and Industry

  • To engage with Key Stakeholders regarding proposed EU-US Trade Tariffs
• 2025-05-20
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  Irish Funds Industry Association CLG Economic Development and Industry

  • Domestic & EU Legislative Agenda
• 2025-05-20
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  Waterford Chamber of Commerce Economic Development and Industry

  • Waterford Chamber events and Government engagement with Waterford businesses
• 2025-05-19
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  Shannon Chamber 4 returns Economic Development and Industry

  • Request to Government, in the Chamber's Programme for Government submission, that a review of the General Work Permits salary thresholds be undertaken.
  • Request to Government, in the Chamber's Programme for Government submission, to capitalise on the potential that Ireland's west coast offers for the development of a floating offshore wind sector.
  • Request to Government, in the Chamber's Programme for Government submission, to capitalise on the potential that Ireland's west coast offers for the development of a floating offshore wind sector.
  • A request that URDF funding, or similar funding, be reinstated to ensure that delivery of the first phase of the Shannon Town Centre Masterplan - the OneShannonHub - be implemented
• 2025-05-18
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  Chambers Ireland Economic Development and Industry

  • The economic benefits of the Unified Patent Court for businesses.
• 2025-05-17
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  Chambers Ireland 5 returns Economic Development and Industry

  • "The need for the new Government to invest in and deliver essential infrastructure to drive competitiveness. This includes housing, grid, water, ports, transport, and aviation infrastructure, as well as the need to support sustainable, streamlined planning processes.
  • "The need for the new Government to tackle the costs of doing business. This includes reforming business taxation, reviewing employment legislation, applying the SME Test and increasing access to finance. "
  • "The need for the new Government to ensure a sustainable and resilient future by taking climate action, diversifying the energy mix, securing sustainable childcare funding, investing in skills development, defending our critical national infrastructure and promoting business innovation. "
  • "The need for the new Government to foster thriving towns and cities. This includes enhanced garda resourcing; tackling vacancy and dereliction; investing in community infrastructure, supporting retail and hospitality businesses; and enhancing the role of Local Government. "
  • The need for the new Government to build strong international partnerships with the EU, the UK and the rest of the world.
• 2025-05-16
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  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Economic Development and Industry

  • Trade Consultative Group on International Trade Policy and New US Based Strategic Economic Advisory Panel
• 2025-05-15
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  Irish Venture Capital Association Economic Development and Industry

  • Measures to mobilise private capital to equity investment
• 2025-05-12
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  Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce 2 returns Economic Development and Industry

  • Invited TD's and Ministers to meet with Business Leaders from Dun Laoghaire Rathdown to discuss local and global economic concerns
  • Response to US Tariff Announcement
• 2025-01-21
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  OpenAI Ireland Ltd. Economic Development and Industry

  • Engagement with Taoiseach Simon Harris regarding Ireland’s ambitions to remain at the forefront of innovation and update on OpenAI operations.
• 2025-01-21
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  Drogheda & District Chamber Economic Development and Industry

  • Met with Taoiseach Simon Harris while he was on a canvass in Drogheda on 3rd October. We had addressed the ongoing efforts by local stakeholders to get a specific taskforce for the town. He confirmed it was still on his agenda.
• 2025-01-21
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  Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd Economic Development and Industry

  • To outline Meta's views on the European AI and privacy regulatory framework.
• 2025-01-21
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  Vodafone Ireland Economic Development and Industry

  • Vodafone's economic and societal contribution and commitment to Ireland
• 2025-01-21
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  Irish Funds Industry Association CLG Economic Development and Industry

  • Domestic & EU Legislative Agenda
• 2025-01-21
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  Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd Economic Development and Industry

  • In-person meeting at Government Buildings for the announcement of 550 new roles
• 2025-01-21
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  Ibec 10 returns Economic Development and Industry

  • Ibec priorities for new Government
  • Ibec event with Simon Harris
  • Ibec President's Dinner
  • Sharing Small Firms Association General Election Manifesto
  • Budget 2025
  • Small Firms Association General Election Manifesto
  • Irish Medtech Priorities for the Next Government
  • Technology Ireland letter to An Taoiseach Simon Harris TD on matters of regulation and infrastructure to support digital opportunity
  • Technology Ireland letter to An Taoiseach Simon Harris TD in relation to the European Investigation Order (EIO) Directive
  • Engineering Industries Ireland 2024 Election Manifesto
• 2025-01-21
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  Pfizer Economic Development and Industry

  • Life Science Strategy and Industrial Policy
• 2025-01-21
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  Cork Chamber Economic Development and Industry

  • Cork Chamber Submission for the Programme for Government
• 2025-01-20
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  Limerick Chamber Economic Development and Industry

  • Limerick Chamber Presidents Dinner and Regional Business Awards. A Speech was given by the President of Limerick Chamber
• 2025-01-20
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  Cork Chamber Economic Development and Industry

  • Limerick Chamber President's Dinner
• 2025-01-20
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  The Irish Academy of Engineering Economic Development and Industry

  • Request for meeting to discuss Programme for Government
• 2025-01-17
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  Limerick Chamber Economic Development and Industry

  • Limerick Chamber emailed a copy of their Mid-West Policy Priorities for General Election 2024 to all relevant Ministers, TDs and Senators
• 2025-01-17
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  Licensed Vintners Association 2 returns Economic Development and Industry

  • Submission to Fianna Fáil and Fina Gael General Election Manifesto
  • Licensed Trade Policy Priorities for the Programme for Government
• 2025-01-16
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  County Wexford Chamber of Industry and Commerce CLG Economic Development and Industry

  • Decisive government action on Waterford Airport development before dissolution of the Dáil.