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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 Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Irish Bioenergy Association

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

IrBEA letter to Minister O'Brien seeking 1. That the RHO legislation is published and progressed immediately without delay. 2.That the Government urgently introduces additional ongoing supports to support indigenous biomethane production as an alternative to the multiplier. 3 A…

Register of Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Bord Gáis Energy Ltd

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

The aim is to build awareness and secure support in principle for Kestrel as part of Ireland’s energy security and Net Zero transition. Kestrel supports Ireland’s energy security by reusing the Ballycotton gas field for large-scale gas storage, helping establish a strategic gas…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Bord Gáis Energy Ltd" equals CRO name "BORD GAIS ENERGY LIMITED" (CRO 463078) 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 Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Bord Gáis Energy Ltd

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To update in the immediate aftermath of the outbreak of war in the Middle East on Bord Gáis Energy's use of hedging strategies to shield customers form energy price volatility, share information on consumer protection measures and supports and our willingness to continue to…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Bord Gáis Energy Ltd" equals CRO name "BORD GAIS ENERGY LIMITED" (CRO 463078) 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 Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by One Family

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To express our concern about Ireland’s continued delay in finalising an EU-mandated national Social Climate Plan, which is a central requirement under the EU’s Social Climate Fund. Delayed submission will mean delays in Ireland’s ability to access and deploy EU funding from…

Register of Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Liquid Gas Ireland

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Correspondence with the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment, Darragh O’Brien, seeking a meeting to discuss key policy priorities for Liquid Gas Ireland, with a particular focus on the proposed Renewable Heat Obligation scheme, seeking an update on the planned…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Liquid Gas Ireland" has no legal form. "LIQUID GAS IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 89632) 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 Lobbying2026-05-20

Lobbying return by Greengate Biogas 001 Limited

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To brief the Minister (or Deputy in the case of TDs) on the investment and strategy for the development by Greegate Biogas, of world-class biogas facilities in Ireland and the importance of the state as a partner in the development of the facilities.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Greengate Biogas 001 Limited" equals CRO name "GREENGATE BIOGAS 001 LIMITED" (CRO 758193) 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 Lobbying2026-05-20

Lobbying return by Stream Bioenergy

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To invite elected representatives to the official opening of the Little Island Biomethane Plant and showcase its importance in delivering national biomethane production targets and Climate Action Plan.

Register of Lobbying2026-05-20

Lobbying return by Gas Networks Ireland

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Policy support for biomethane in transport

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Gas Networks Ireland" equals CRO name "GAS NETWORKS IRELAND" (CRO 555744) 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 Lobbying2026-05-20

Lobbying return by Renewable Gas Forum-Irish Green Gas Limited

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

The Policy, supports and legislation required to enable the development of safe and effective renewable gas production, supply, distribution and consumption

Register of Lobbying2026-05-20

Lobbying return by Irving Oil Whitegte Refinery Ireland

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To inform key stakeholders regarding the impact of the fuel blockades on energy supply and security in the State

Register of Lobbying2026-05-20

Lobbying return by Amazon Web Services

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To brief the Minister on the positive impact of AWS investment in Ireland and to discuss the energy policy environment and maritime licensing in respect of subsea cables.

Register of Lobbying2026-05-19

Lobbying return by WONE Ltd

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Ensuring Ministers and officials are briefed on developments relating to Nephin Energy and Nephin Renewable Gas. Setting out Nephin’s potential contribution to energy supply and climate targets. Outlining the key regulatory and infrastructural challenges currently faced by…

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 Lobbying2026-05-19

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

The allocation of funding for the delivery of the infrastructure needed to facilitate the development and delivery of offshore renewables in Cork, including Port of Cork infrastructure and other essential works.

Register of Lobbying2026-05-19

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Support for the completion of the ongoing DMAP process to provide a strong route to market and line of sight for the development of future offshore renewable infrastructure.

Register of Lobbying2026-05-19

Lobbying return by County Wexford Chamber of Industry and Commerce CLG

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To secure Government action that ensures critical transport routes through Rosslare remain operational during protest activity, and to support a balanced resolution that protects both legitimate sectoral concerns and the economic functioning of the wider business community.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "County Wexford Chamber of Industry and Commerce CLG" equals CRO name "COUNTY WEXFORD CHAMBER OF INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 659771) 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.