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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 Lobbying2026-05-18

Lobbying return by Irish Heart Foundation

Transport
Intended results

To secure information on the revenue raised from the Nitrogen Dioxide levy, and how much extra funding would be raised if the levy rates were increased.::To secure information on the number of fossil fuel powered private cars registered in Ireland.

Register of Lobbying2026-05-14

Lobbying return by Ryanair

Transport
Intended results

Removal of Dublin airport caps, and reduction of Dublin Airport proposed capex, to allow economic growth and connectivity in 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 Lobbying2026-05-14

Lobbying return by Ryanair

Transport
Intended results

Reduction of ETS costs in line with CORSIA.

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 Lobbying2026-05-13

Lobbying return by Cork Business Association

Transport
Intended results

Discussions around development and support of the above key areas.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Cork Business Association" has no legal form. "CORK BUSINESS ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 205646) 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 Lobbying2026-05-11

Lobbying return by Irish Grain and Feed Association (IGFA)

Transport
Intended results

Government action to end fuel protests and blockades of ports as needed access to feed materials and ensure compound feed could be delivered to farmers.

Register of Lobbying2026-05-06

Lobbying return by Irish Road Haulage Association

Transport
Intended results

Formal communication, urgent attention & update. Meeting to learn more about Gov decision & proposals. Take account of concerns in letter & meet if required. Prompt response regarding steps to support hauliers. Constructive engagement, practical action & meeting to discuses.…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

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 Lobbying2026-01-29

Lobbying return by Bayer Limited

Transport
Intended results

Discuss the development of biofuels and SAF market and associated challenges.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Bayer Limited" equals CRO name "BAYER LIMITED" (CRO 16996) 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 Yewtree Infotainment Unlimited Company

Transport
Intended results

The intended outcome of these communications is to influence policy and legislative decision-making in order to: 1. Facilitate amendments to existing legislation that govern the cashless parking market. 2. Create an open market framework allowing multiple apps to operate…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Yewtree Infotainment Unlimited Company" equals CRO name "YEWTREE INFOTAINMENT UNLIMITED COMPANY" (CRO 643702) 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

Transport
Intended results

Extend the scope in Budget 2026 to include the State Airports – Shannon Airport and Cork Airport

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 UTS Technologies

Transport
Intended results

The intended outcome of these communications is to influence policy and legislative decision-making in order to: 1. Facilitate amendments to existing legislation that govern the cashless parking market. 2. Create an open market framework allowing multiple apps to operate…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "UTS Technologies" has no legal form. "UTS TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED" (CRO 334747) 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 SMBC Aviation Capital Limited

Transport
Intended results

1. Champion the critical role of aviation in Europe’s competitiveness 2. Champion a future-ready aviation system 3. Champion aviation as a focus during the EU presidency 4. Champion an energy transition that creates opportunities for Europe

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.