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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 Lobbying2024-09-20

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To propose the establishment of 50% capital grants for farmers to invest in microgeneration. This will require a new financial support programme for micro generation with a separate structure and set of rules. This money should come from outside of CAP Pillar II funds. This…

Register of Lobbying2024-09-20

Lobbying return by EDF Renewables Ireland Limited

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To present the perspective of EDF Renewables on public policy matters impacting on renewables in Ireland

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "EDF Renewables Ireland Limited" equals CRO name "EDF RENEWABLES IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 659883) 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 Lobbying2024-09-20

Lobbying return by ESB

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Planning for small scale energy projects should be addressed at a local authority level which would be applied by implementing regulations on enactment of the Planning & Development Bill 2023.

Register of Lobbying2024-09-20

Lobbying return by Perigus Energy

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Highlight key policy areas of planning, grid and route to market to ensure the individual receiving the letter is aware of the issues that we perceive as potential barriers to growth in the renewable energy sector

Register of Lobbying2024-09-19

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To propose that the restriction on TAMS grants for solar to what the energy requirement on farm should be removed. Often, farms with low overall energy requirements may have large amounts of shed space, and the opportunity should be there for these farmers to contribute in the…

Register of Lobbying2024-08-26

Lobbying return by Athlone Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To raise awareness around the future of the fresh water supply to Athlone and the towns inclusion in any future infrastructure programs of Uisce Eireann.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Athlone Chamber of Commerce and Industry" equals CRO name "ATHLONE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY" (CRO 109745) 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 Lobbying2024-05-21

Lobbying return by Shannon Chamber

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

The designation of Clare County Council to expedite the marine mapping of the Atlantic to progress the development of the floating offshore wind sector in Ireland.

Register of Lobbying2024-05-21

Lobbying return by SSE plc

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Planning reforms required to support the State’s climate targets and energy security, including introduction of statutory timelines for decision-making, a fully resourced planning system and provisions around extending the operational life of renewable energy assets.

Register of Lobbying2024-01-21

Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

On energy and water, three challenges were raised for Government to address, Ireland's antiquated grid system, the increased need for sustainable energy such as wind, and lastly rapid delivery of a more secure water supply for Dublin.

Register of Lobbying2024-01-19

Lobbying return by Gas Networks Ireland

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To make the Minister aware of the issues relating to the implementation of the hydrogen strategy; security of gas supply; publishing and implementing the biomethane strategy; data centres; progress on Price Control 5; semi-state pay and the De Buitleir report on senior public…

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 Lobbying2024-01-19

Lobbying return by Ervia

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To bring the Minister aware of the issues relating to the implementation of the hydrogen strategy; security of gas supply; publishing and implementing the Biomethane strategy; Data Centres; progress on Price Control 5; Semi-State pay and the de Buitléir report on senior public…

Register of Lobbying2024-01-18

Lobbying return by DCC Energy plc

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To brief policy makers on provisions contained within the Energy Performance of Building Directive (EPBD) and the impact this will have on biofuels

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "DCC Energy plc" equals CRO name "DCC ENERGY PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY" (CRO 54858) 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.