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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)
0
Declared items
0
CRO-matched interests
0
Awards to declared companies
3830
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
1
SIPO donation records
302 of 422 divisions
72%
Vote participation

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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Register of Lobbying2024-03-12

Lobbying return by Irish Hairdressers Federation

Budgetary matters
Intended results

Raising awareness of our industry's challenges at local level ensures that the government understands the widespread impact on businesses nationwide.

Register of Lobbying2024-01-21

Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Budgetary matters
Intended results

Called for appropriate income tax measures as well as better universal supports for childcare, removing financial barriers for families.

Register of Lobbying2024-01-21

Lobbying return by Vincent Jennings/Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association (CSNA)

Budgetary matters
Intended results

A realisation by public officials that our sector cannot sustain the increases in labour costs without directed assistance.

Register of Lobbying2024-01-19

Lobbying return by Sustainable Water Network (SWAN)

Budgetary matters
Intended results

Welcoming €3bn Climate and Nature Fund and asking that 2% get ringfenced for delivering MPA commitments::asking that appropriate funding be allocated to the much-needed 'programmes to improve water quality in rivers & lakes and the removal of barriers to natural flows & fish…

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.

Register of Lobbying2024-01-19

Lobbying return by Rehab Group

Budgetary matters
Intended results

To ensure adequate funds were set aside in Budget 24 to meet the needs of people with a disability::To ensure that organisations providing services to people with a disability are funded to meet meet the needs of its service users::Pay parity and equality for staff in S39…

Register of Lobbying2024-01-17

Lobbying return by Property Owners Association of Ireland Limited (IPOA)

Budgetary matters
Intended results

Fiscal measures introduced to retain investors in the private rental market should apply to all private rental investors equally. ::Fiscal measures introduced on rental investment should be independent of security of tenure.

Register of Lobbying2024-01-05

Lobbying return by Irish National Organisation of the Unemployed

Budgetary matters
Intended results

To promote key aspects of the INOU 2024 Pre-Budget Submission. In particular, given the inadequacy of social welfare payments before the rise in the cost of living, an increase in these payments of least €25 per week. The development of an inclusive labour market and access to…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish National Organisation of the Unemployed" has no legal form. "IRISH NATIONAL ORGANISATION OF THE UNEMPLOYED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 192768) 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 Lobbying2023-09-21

Lobbying return by Limerick Chamber

Budgetary matters
Intended results

To inform politicians of the stance of Limerick Chamber and member businesses across the Mid-West and to influence measures undertaken in the budgetary process

Register of Lobbying2023-09-21

Lobbying return by Limerick Chamber

Budgetary matters
Intended results

To outline research undertaken by Limerick Chamber and highlight issues and opportunities for businesses in the Mid-West to be support by policy initiatives as part of Budget 2024

Register of Lobbying2023-09-21

Lobbying return by American Chamber of Commerce Ireland

Budgetary matters
Intended results

Communicate AmCham member views on Budget 2024. Full response can be read here: https://www.amcham.ie/posts/amcham-2024-pre-budget-submission-building-an-impactful-ireland-for-2050-and-beyond/

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "American Chamber of Commerce Ireland" equals CRO name "AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IRELAND" (CRO 18926) 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.