Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce
Local GovernmentIntended results
Argued for more powers at local authority level.
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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AreaAll 3830Housing 860Energy and Natural Resources 319Transport 285Environment 282Health 254Economic Development and Industry 234Budgetary matters 174Justice and Equality 131Agriculture 118Development and Zoning 117Finance 107Local Government 105Education and Training 91Foreign Affairs 85Children and Youth Affairs 80Community 71EU Affairs 67Taxation 63Tourism 55Employment 53Public Expenditure and Reform 42Trade 39Heritage 38Communications 32Social Protection 32Banking and Financial Institutions 30Marine 25Sports and Recreation 18Arts 12Gaeltacht 7Defence 2Food 2
Lobbying return by Shannon Chamber
Public Expenditure and ReformIntended results
The inclusion of the OneShannonHub in the next round of URDF funding.
Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce
HousingIntended results
Advocated for a multifaceted approach to address the lack of affordable housing in Dublin.
Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce
EnvironmentIntended results
Highlighted Ireland’s insufficient energy infrastructure and impractical legislation surrounding net zero requirements in joining the grid.
Lobbying return by Shannon Chamber
HousingIntended results
Alleviation of the various obstacles that hinder housing infrastructure development, such as the availability of land for housing and the barriers to building, including the lack of serviced and zoned land.
Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce
Education and TrainingIntended results
Highlighted that the National Training Fund could be better harnessed to fund solutions to the skills gap.
Lobbying return by Rare Diseases Ireland
HealthIntended results
Support to revisit policy, legislation and process to approve reimbursement of orphan medicines
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Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce
Economic Development and IndustryIntended results
Engaged with the newly appointed ministers to highlight the pressing needs of the Dublin business community outlining Dublin businesses priorities.
Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce
Justice and EqualityIntended results
Engaged with Ministers, TDs and Senators about the competitiveness of Dublin and how safety is critical for attracting people to live and work in the City.
Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce
TransportIntended results
Engaged with Ministers, TDs and Senators over the immediate delivery of transport infrastructure in Dart+ and BusConnects as well as calling for progression on Metrolink.
Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce
EmploymentIntended results
Engaged with Ministers, TDs and Senators outlining the concerns of Dublin businesses when it comes to the Right to Request Remote Work and Code of Practice, highlighting its impracticalities and cost for smaller businesses.
Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce
EnvironmentIntended results
Engaged with Ministers, TDs and senators about matters pertaining to sustainability legislation and the difficulties SMEs have in engaging with grants and schemes.
Lobbying return by Galway Chamber
HousingIntended results
Lobbying for URDF funding for Galway region and discussions around the new planning reform bill.
Lobbying return by The Iveagh Trust
HousingIntended results
To consider amendments to the Housing Miscellaneous Provision Bill aligning similar amendments to The Iveagh Trust Acts 1899 – 1961 as amended.
Lobbying return by Society of St. Vincent de Paul
HousingIntended results
That SVP recommendations in the areas of homeless preventions and supports for family homelessness are implemented.