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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

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Register of Lobbying2025-05-19

Lobbying return by Tesla Motors Ireland Ltd

Transport
Intended results

- Understand incentive arrangements in place for EV uptake; advocate for their extension - Raise concerns regarding EV infrastructure deployment and challenges surrounding grid connectivity ::- Educate Government officials on Tesla approach to ADAS and automated vehicle…

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Published name "Tesla Motors Ireland Ltd" equals CRO name "TESLA MOTORS IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 566727) 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 Lobbying2025-05-19

Lobbying return by Ryanair

Transport
Intended results

Development of additional capacity to deliver connectivity to Ireland

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Ryanair" has no legal form. "RYANAIR DESIGNATED ACTIVITY COMPANY" (CRO 104547) 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 Lobbying2025-05-16

Lobbying return by Irish Road Haulage Association

Transport
Intended results

Proactive approach to prevent future crises. Meeting with all stakeholders. DOT to take action to address the situation. DOT to implement the proposed financial support measures. Meeting request. Insure Holyhead issues remain under scrutiny. Meeting request. Adequate charges.…

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Published name "Irish Road Haulage Association" equals CRO name "IRISH ROAD HAULAGE ASSOCIATION" (CRO 43035) 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 Lobbying2025-05-14

Lobbying return by Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Ireland

Transport
Intended results

Hoping the minister could ensure that proper procedures were put in place for SBHI members and members of the wider public when travelling through this airport. Contact the airport on our members behalf to express concern with the treatment of an Irish citizen when travelling.

Register of Lobbying2025-05-13

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Transport
Intended results

Funding and progress in the development of Cork's long-awaited light rail route, and also further funding and support in the continued development of Cork's suburban rail network, including track upgrades and signalling works, to facilitate increased frequency.

Register of Lobbying2025-05-13

Lobbying return by Hanover Media Strategy Limited

Transport
Intended results

For Government and the NTA to address the shortage of taxis faced in both urban and rural Ireland.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Hanover Media Strategy Limited" equals CRO name "HANOVER MEDIA STRATEGY LIMITED" (CRO 596029) 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 Lobbying2025-05-13

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Transport
Intended results

To express support for ongoing developments in the Cork Area Commuter Rail programme and advocate for the rapid delivery of further developments, including additional capacity and improved frequencies, to support growing populations in the Cork region.

Register of Lobbying2025-04-29

Lobbying return by Sligo Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Transport
Intended results

It is critical that the entire N17 project, as envisaged on launch of the National Planning Framework is delivered for the Northwestern Region, and that the original promise of the project is not lost or diluted along the way.

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Published name "Sligo Chamber of Commerce and Industry" equals CRO name "SLIGO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY" (CRO 7188) 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 Lobbying2025-04-29

Lobbying return by Freight Transport Association of Ireland

Transport
Intended results

highlight issues around road safety, supply chain, infrastructure, competitiveness, investment, decarbonisation initiatives for the industry and FTA Ireland members during the term of the new Government