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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
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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

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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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by American Chamber of Commerce Ireland

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To convey AmCham views on regional economic development and the associated transport infrastructure, in particular the Regional Airports Programme, and funding for the Programme in Budget 2026 or interim funding.

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.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To secure a derogation for wearables under the EU Batteries Regulation

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Ibec" has no legal form. "IBEC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 8706) 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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To share Microsoft’s perspective on Ireland’s digital and artificial intelligence opportunity. The document outlined the economic and societal benefits of AI and set out high-level considerations relating to infrastructure, skills and responsible AI.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd" equals CRO name "MICROSOFT IRELAND OPERATIONS LIMITED" (CRO 256796) 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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Called for the allocation of dedicated multi-annual funding to Uisce Éireann to enable the commencement of the Eastern and Midlands Water Supply Project and the Greater Dublin Drainage Scheme in 2028, with completion by 2035.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Manna Drone Delivery

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To ensure a greater understanding of the positive contributions drone delivery services offer to the local communities and the economy

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Vantage Data Centers DUB11 Limited

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To update on VDC's operations in Ireland and timelines for delivery. To communicate the industry-wide position that the LEU connections policy will provide much-needed clarity to operators.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Vantage Data Centers DUB11 Limited" equals CRO name "VANTAGE DATA CENTERS DUB11 LIMITED" (CRO 683471) 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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Q4PR

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To update on VDC's operations in Ireland and timelines for delivery. To communicate the industry-wide position that the LEU connections policy will provide much-needed clarity to operators.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Q4PR" has no legal form. "Q4 PR LIMITED" (CRO 371427) 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 Lobbying2026-01-19

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Support for the re-establishment of flights between Cork and Belfast through the Shared Island Fund as a method of boosting economic activity between Cork and Northern Ireland

Register of Lobbying2026-01-19

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Support for the re-establishment of flights between Cork and Belfast through the Shared Island Fund as a method of boosting economic activity between Cork and Northern Ireland

Register of Lobbying2025-09-21

Lobbying return by Red Flag Consulting Limited

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Highlighting the aims contained within the pre-budget submission and seeking a meeting to discuss

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Red Flag Consulting Limited" equals CRO name "RED FLAG CONSULTING LIMITED" (CRO 522705) 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 Lobbying2025-09-20

Lobbying return by Manna Drone Delivery

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To ensure a greater understanding of the positive contributions drone delivery services offer to the local communities and the economy.

Register of Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Communicate and ensure understanding of the need for better infrastructure and transport options to support Ireland’s 24/7 economy and ensure the sustainable and economic development of Ireland’s Experience Economy.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Ibec" has no legal form. "IBEC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 8706) 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.