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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 Drogheda & District Chamber

Transport
Intended results

1. Completion will lead to development options for Drogheda Port, including a regeneration project at the town port site. 2. Enhance options for the new Enterprise Park at Premier Periclase. 3. Open up lands banks for development. 4. Take huge volumes of traffic out of Drogheda…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Drogheda & District Chamber" has no legal form. "DROGHEDA AND DISTRICT CHAMBER COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 1757) 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 Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Drogheda & District Chamber

Transport
Intended results

The toll entering Drogheda at the Donore Road has been present for decades and is proposed to remain in place until 2034. We are putting forward proposals to allow for a fairer deal for local businesses and the local community in respect of the toll system.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Drogheda & District Chamber" has no legal form. "DROGHEDA AND DISTRICT CHAMBER COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 1757) 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 Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Coach Tourism and Transport Council of Ireland

Transport
Intended results

Secure financial assistance for commercial coach and bus operators due to conflict in Middle East causing fuel cost inflation

Register of Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Bolt Itx

Transport
Intended results

Expansion and protection of shared mobility schemes in Ireland.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Bolt Itx" has no legal form. "BOLT ITX LIMITED" (CRO 671417) 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 Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Irish Travel Agents Association

Transport
Intended results

Support from the Minister to uphold the Council's General Approach and to ensure that the final text reflects the practical realities of the travel ecosystem and maintains a fair and balanced allocation of responsibilities.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Travel Agents Association" equals CRO name "IRISH TRAVEL AGENTS ASSOCIATION" (CRO 34282) 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 Irish Travel Agents Association

Transport
Intended results

To highlight this gap and request support for the inclusion of targeted measures addressing refund-driven liquidity shocks.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Travel Agents Association" equals CRO name "IRISH TRAVEL AGENTS ASSOCIATION" (CRO 34282) 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 The Dublin Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

Transport
Intended results

To highlight the serious concerns for animal welfare, public safety & lack of regulation in this horse drawn carriage industry in Dublin. To request meeting with Minister O’Brien.

Register of Lobbying2026-05-20

Lobbying return by Waterford Chamber of Commerce

Transport
Intended results

Support to progress the development of Waterford Airport as a national centre for drone training, testing and innovation.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Waterford Chamber of Commerce" equals CRO name "WATERFORD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE" (CRO 130123) 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 Cork Chamber

Transport
Intended results

To advocate for improved regional transport connectivity by evidencing the role of direct Cork–Belfast air services in strengthening inter-regional mobility, economic cooperation and all-island transport resilience.

Register of Lobbying2026-05-20

Lobbying return by SMBC Aviation Capital Limited

Transport
Intended results

Communicating the value of the leasing sector to the Irish, EU and Global economies and supporting increased investment by Ireland and the EU in Sustainable Aviation Fuel.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "SMBC Aviation Capital Limited" equals CRO name "SMBC AVIATION CAPITAL LIMITED" (CRO 270775) 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 County Tipperary Chambers of Commerce

Transport
Intended results

To secure clarity from Minister Canney on the delivery pathway, prioritisation and projected timelines for the Thurles Bypass, including the next key milestone, timeframe toward planning approval and construction, and how the project is sequenced within the current roads and…