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Politician · TD · 34th Dáil

Darragh O'Brien

Fianna Fáil

Constituency / panel
Dublin Fingal East
Membership
2024-11-29 → current
Office
Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications (2025-01-23 → 2025-06-01)
Office
Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment (2025-06-02 → current)
Office
Minister for Transport (2025-06-02 → current)
Office
Minister for Transport (2025-01-23 → 2025-06-01)
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Declared items
0
CRO-matched interests
0
Awards to declared companies
3831
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
1
SIPO donation records

Lobbying returns

Returns filed on the Register of Lobbying, newest first, with the policy area and intended results as the lobbyist published them.

Register of Lobbying2025-12-18

Lobbying return by Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber

Housing
Intended results

Rental policy explicitly supports a balanced mix of housing supply, including tourism accommodation. Minimum tenancy periods be reviewed, with a three-year security model considered as a workable alternative. The cumulative impact of rental reforms and the short-term letting…

Register of Lobbying2025-12-18

Lobbying return by HeatGrid Limited

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Understand government plans for district heating policy development in coming years

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "HeatGrid Limited" equals CRO name "HEATGRID LIMITED" (CRO 736694) 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 Lobbying2025-12-17

Lobbying return by Irish Air Line Pilots Association (IALPA)

Transport
Intended results

That the Irish Coast Guard and the IAA apply all rules and regulations regarding FTL's and EU Working Time Directives for search and rescue pilots

Register of Lobbying2025-12-17

Lobbying return by Green Energy Storage Ireland Ltd

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Changes to policy to incentivise energy storage development in Ireland

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Green Energy Storage Ireland Ltd" equals CRO name "GREEN ENERGY STORAGE IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 666904) 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 Lobbying2025-12-08

Lobbying return by South Dublin Routing 4 No. 2 Limited

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

A published timeline for new policy on data centre development.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "South Dublin Routing 4 No. 2 Limited" equals CRO name "SOUTH DUBLIN ROUTING 4 NO. 2 LIMITED" (CRO 708358) 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 Lobbying2025-11-04

Lobbying return by Limerick Chamber

Transport
Intended results

Urge the Minister for Transport to allocate €2.2 million in funding to get the Mackey Roundabout Road improvements through the next stage of development

Register of Lobbying2025-10-15

Lobbying return by St Michael's House Group

Budgetary matters
Intended results

In Budget 2025, it is essential that the Government commits to fully resourcing and implementing the Action Plan for Disability Services 2024-2026.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "St Michael's House Group" equals CRO name "ST. MICHAEL'S HOUSE GROUP" (CRO 511121) 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 Lobbying2025-10-15

Lobbying return by St Michael's House Group

Budgetary matters
Intended results

Welcoming TD's to visit St Michael's House or have Teams meeting to discuss the challenges within the disability sector and potential solutions. It is a fantastic opportunity to work together to create positive change for individuals with disabilities and their families and…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "St Michael's House Group" equals CRO name "ST. MICHAEL'S HOUSE GROUP" (CRO 511121) 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 Lobbying2025-10-15

Lobbying return by St Michael's House Group

Community
Intended results

Awareness for funding for people with disabilities.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "St Michael's House Group" equals CRO name "ST. MICHAEL'S HOUSE GROUP" (CRO 511121) 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 Lobbying2025-10-08

Lobbying return by WONE Ltd

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Providing an introduction to the Nephin Energy business. Ensuring the Minister is kept fully briefed on the future plans of Nephin Energy and Nephin Renewable Gas.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "WONE Ltd" equals CRO name "WONE LIMITED" (CRO 508917) 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 Lobbying2025-10-06

Lobbying return by MSD

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To highlight to the Minister the need for the new private wires policy and legislation to include provisions for private renewable networks to be established.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "MSD" has no legal form. "M.S.D. LIMITED" (CRO 18759) 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 Lobbying2025-09-23

Lobbying return by Habitat for Humanity Ireland

Housing
Intended results

Attendance of the Minister for Housing at the launch of Habitat ReStore Glasnevin. Minister O'Brien was invited to cut the ceremonial ribbon at the social enterprise's official launch in October. This was a follow-up to the original invite (sent in August)

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Habitat for Humanity Ireland" equals CRO name "HABITAT FOR HUMANITY (IRELAND)" (CRO 362823) 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 Lobbying2025-09-23

Lobbying return by Environmental Pillar

Environment
Intended results

Highlight key Environmental Pillar concerns regarding: data centres; LNG; Marine Protected Areas legislation; Climate Action Plan targets; implementation of 2018 EU directive on renewable energy communities; timeline for implementation of all elements of Circular Economy Act;…