Lobbying return by Macra na Feirme
AgricultureIntended results
Young farmer voice is heard in developing Ireland's sustainability and climate transition
Politician · TD · 34th Dáil
Darragh O'Brien
- 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
- 1
- SIPO donation records
- 72%
- Vote participation
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
302 of 422 divisions
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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Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce
Public Expenditure and ReformIntended results
To advocate for accelerated delivery of critical infrastructure across the Greater Dublin Area, including the Eastern and Midlands Water Supply Project and Greater Dublin Drainage Scheme, alongside sustained investment in shovel-ready public transport projects including DART+,…
Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce
TradeIntended results
To advocate for the removal of the passenger cap at Dublin Airport in order to protect and enhance international connectivity, support trade, tourism and employment, and strengthen Ireland’s competitiveness as an open economy.
Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce
HousingIntended results
To advocate for increased housing delivery across the Greater Dublin Area, including support for brownfield development and growth in well-connected commuter locations.
Lobbying return by Car Rental Council of Ireland
TransportIntended results
To draw urgent attention to the European Commission's legislative proposal on clean corporate vehicles.::To highlight the damage this legislation, if forced on the car rental industry, would cause to the car rental industry and the regional tourism industry in Ireland. ::That…
Lobbying return by Avolon
TransportIntended results
Continued awareness of aircraft leasing industry matters.
Lobbying return by Valero Energy (Ireland) Limited
Energy and Natural ResourcesIntended results
To highlight the impact for Ireland of EU duties on US-originated SAF, inform Ireland's position on the matter.
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "Valero Energy (Ireland) Limited" equals CRO name "VALERO ENERGY (IRELAND) LIMITED" (CRO 7246) 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.
Lobbying return by Valero Energy (Ireland) Limited
Energy and Natural ResourcesIntended results
To brief the Minister on the Commission's decision to launch an interim review of EU duties on US-originated SAF.
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "Valero Energy (Ireland) Limited" equals CRO name "VALERO ENERGY (IRELAND) LIMITED" (CRO 7246) 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.
Lobbying return by Irish Bioenergy Association
Energy and Natural ResourcesIntended results
Invitation to Minister Darragh O'Brien T.D. and follow up invite to Minister Martin Heydon T.D. to deliver an address at the Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA) National Bioenergy Conference - Biomethane and Biofuels. It was intended to secure the attendance of the Minister to…
Lobbying return by Freight Transport Association of Ireland
TransportIntended results
Request meeting with the Minister to discuss the impact of this on Express Cargo operations at Dublin Airport
Lobbying return by Freight Transport Association of Ireland
TransportIntended results
Request the Department to consider the matter and explore options to extend relief measures to include auxiliary fuel usage, ensuring equitable treatment for operators delivering essential national services.
Lobbying return by Engineers Ireland
Energy and Natural ResourcesIntended results
To support the passage of the Electricity Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2026
Lobbying return by Wind Energy Ireland
Budgetary mattersIntended results
Correspondence to share copies of WEI's Pre-Budget submission 2027 entitled Building an Irish Electrostate and seek support for and inclusion of WEI's proposals in the Government's October budget announcement.
Lobbying return by Wind Energy Ireland
TransportIntended results
The new National Ports Policy should permit State funding and investment in port infrastructure to facilitate offshore renewable energy where a business case can be made.
Lobbying return by Wind Energy Ireland
HousingIntended results
Consideration of possible amendment to Planning and Development Act 2024 to clarify process of application for linear infrastructure.