Simon Harris.
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- Reports this week
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- Connections
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What's happening
Earlier this month
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An expert advises on Ireland's fiscal challenges while Finance Minister Simon Harris continues his role.Well supported25 reports2 developments inside
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The Central Bank compared Irish savings to the EU average while Simon Harris announced new investment account details.Some support1 report
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Simon Harris met with officials in Luxembourg to discuss RTÉ's governance and funding issues.Some support1 report
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Simon Harris and Jack Chambers participated in discussions regarding agricultural policy.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Irish Minister Simon Harris proposes a new income tax package.Well supported13 reports1 development inside
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Simon Harris and Chambers address the energy price impact caused by the Iran conflict.Some support1 report
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Simon Harris spoke at an event hosted by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI).Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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A policy pause on the carbon tax blunts the incentive to reduce fossil fuel use, while a contract failure impacts the operations of Irish Rail.Some support1 report
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Simon Harris supported a specific bill in 2023, while Regina Doherty used correspondence to apply political pressure on Jim O'Callaghan regarding the matter.Some support1 report
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Tánaiste, Simon Harris, and the Oireachtas are involved in discussions regarding social media companies like TikTok.Some support2 reports
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Simon Harris commented on a crash, highlighting the resulting societal issues in Ireland.Some support1 report
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Tánaiste and Simon Harris prioritized rewarding work on July 1, 2026.Some support2 reports
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Simon Harris and Micheál Martin discussed current government economic priorities.Some support2 reports
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Simon Harris admired Michael Palin as a writer and observer.Some support1 report
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An incident occurred on October 27, 2020, involving an email regarding campaigner concerns at the President's residence in Phoenix Park, Dublin.Some support1 report
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New tax charges on online shopping and proposed savings accounts are announced, while AIB tracks a rise in fraudulent advertisements.Some support1 report
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Fine Gael announced its unification blueprint, which is being developed with the input of a professor from Ulster University.Some support1 report
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Irish Minister for Finance Simon Harris discussed financial crime and transparency measures on TikTok.Some support1 report
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Around Simon Harris this week
News at the entities that move Simon Harris most-
Ireland StructuralCaspar Veldkamp proposed an investigation into an EU-Israel agreement in Amsterdam.Moves Simon Harris
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Tánaiste StructuralTaoiseach and Tánaiste committed to funding RTÉ, whose Director General is Kevin Bakhurst.Moves Simon Harris
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government StructuralJohn Cummins, representing the government, attended a local funeral service on October 19, 2026.Moves Simon Harris
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Fine Gael StructuralFine Gael strategist launched a campaign in Dublin.Moves Simon Harris
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cabinet OperationalGewog in Adha Tsho seeks support from the Cabinet on October 19, 2026.Moves Simon Harris
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Martin OperationalMartin served as the Mayor of Norfolk County.Moves Simon Harris
Connections
The 25 strongest of 29, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Ireland Structural
Simon Harris serves as a high-ranking government official, specifically the Minister for Finance, within the Irish state.
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Tánaiste Structural
Simon Harris holds the formal office of Tánaiste.
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government Structural
Simon Harris holds a high-ranking, appointed position within the government, executing its economic policy and representing its views.
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Fine Gael Structural
Simon Harris serves as the leader of the political party Fine Gael.
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cabinet Operational
Simon Harris provides policy briefings and collaborates with the Cabinet on governance issues.
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Jack Chambers Operational
Both Jack Chambers and Simon Harris are high-level government partners involved in joint policy discussions and the presentation of the Budget 2027.
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European Commission Operational
Simon Harris actively engages the European Commission through negotiations and lobbying regarding EU financial matters.
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Jim Breslin Structural
Simon Harris appointed Jim Breslin to a new government working group.
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Micheál Martin Operational
Both leaders coordinate on current government economic priorities.
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Martin Operational
The ministers coordinate to signal intent regarding lowering heating oil costs.
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Niall Collins Operational
The relationship involves operational interaction regarding campaigner concerns via email.
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International Energy Agency Operational
Simon Harris met with the IEA head to align national priorities with global energy outlooks.
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Department of Finance Structural
Simon Harris utilized the official channels of the Department of Finance to announce scheme parameters.
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Department of Finance Transactional
Simon Harris spoke at the Department of Finance.
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Economic and Social Research Institute Transactional
Simon Harris participated in an event hosted by the Economic and Social Research Institute.
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International Monetary Fund Mentioned together
Simon Harris referenced the International Monetary Fund's assessment of risks.
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Michael Palin Mentioned together
Simon Harris admires Michael Palin's work as a writer and observer.
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State Shared context
Simon Harris is involved in discussions concerning the governance and funding of state-owned entities.
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Luxembourg Shared context
Simon Harris was observed speaking in Luxembourg following an EU meeting.
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Chambers Mentioned together
The entities are thematically grouped in an article discussing promises of fundamental change in budgeting.
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TikTok Shared context
The evidence places the company within the broader industry requirement to cooperate with governmental bodies.
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Kyriakos Pierrakakis Shared context
Kyriakos Pierrakakis and Simon Harris met in Dublin.
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central bank Mentioned together
The relationship is weakly observed through a single snapshot detailing an announcement by Simon Harris.
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Simon Harris Mentioned together
The single snapshot describes Simon Harris announcing Budget measures alongside Chambers.
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Catherine Connolly Mentioned together
Evidence is insufficient to establish any relationship between the two entities.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
2 eventsSeptember 2026
5 events- Simon Harris and Jack Chambers participated in discussions regarding agricultural policy.
- Simon Harris and Chambers address the energy price impact caused by the Iran conflict.
- Simon Harris spoke at an event hosted by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI).
- A policy pause on the carbon tax blunts the incentive to reduce fossil fuel use, while a contract failure impacts the operations of Irish Rail.
- Simon Harris supported a specific bill in 2023, while Regina Doherty used correspondence to apply political pressure on Jim O'Callaghan regarding the matter.
August 2026
2 eventsShow 2 earlier months
July 2026
5 events- An expert advises on Ireland's fiscal challenges while Finance Minister Simon Harris continues his role.
- Irish Minister Simon Harris proposes a new income tax package.
- Tánaiste and Simon Harris prioritized rewarding work on July 1, 2026.
- Simon Harris and Micheál Martin discussed current government economic priorities.
- Simon Harris admired Michael Palin as a writer and observer.
June 2026
4 events- An incident occurred on October 27, 2020, involving an email regarding campaigner concerns at the President's residence in Phoenix Park, Dublin.
- New tax charges on online shopping and proposed savings accounts are announced, while AIB tracks a rise in fraudulent advertisements.
- Fine Gael announced its unification blueprint, which is being developed with the input of a professor from Ulster University.
- Irish Minister for Finance Simon Harris discussed financial crime and transparency measures on TikTok.