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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

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 Lobbying2025-05-21

Lobbying return by Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland CLG

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

Increased awareness among decision makers in the areas of TUSLA Child & Family Services, Education, HSE Disability. Irish Youth Justice and Mental Health about the work that YAP Ireland does and the strong outcomes that we achieve with young people and families

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland CLG" equals CRO name "YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAMMES IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 468697) 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 Lobbying2025-05-21

Lobbying return by DCC Energy plc

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Meeting to discuss DCC's business in Ireland and energy policy.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "DCC Energy plc" equals CRO name "DCC ENERGY PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY" (CRO 54858) 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 Lobbying2025-05-21

Lobbying return by DCC Energy plc

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To share LGI's key priorities for rural consumers including the need to deliver a 'Just Transition' to decarbonisation, champion a 'mixed technology' approach and note the impact of the proposed Renewable Heat Obligation on energy costs and supply.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "DCC Energy plc" equals CRO name "DCC ENERGY PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY" (CRO 54858) 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 Lobbying2025-05-21

Lobbying return by EDF Renewables Ireland Limited

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Secure a meeting with the relevant DPO

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "EDF Renewables Ireland Limited" equals CRO name "EDF RENEWABLES IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 659883) 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 Lobbying2025-05-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

Transport
Intended results

Restoration of the Derry to Dublin air link

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 Lobbying2025-05-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Communicate shared priorities in relation to decarbonisation, investment into our electricity grid, Offshore wind and funding models for schemes to reduce energy costs.

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 Lobbying2025-05-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Prioritisation of public transport system, development of the National Aviation Policy, investment in our ports and implementation of All-Island Strategic Rail Review recommendations

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 Lobbying2025-05-21

Lobbying return by CUMANN LEABHARLANN NA H-EIREANN. (THE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND)

Education and Training
Intended results

The expansion of the JCSP Library Project to be included in the Programme for Government. To request that initial expansion should be to at least 20 new school libraries with a longer-term goal of all DEIS secondary schools benefiting from a school library. The expansion of the…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "CUMANN LEABHARLANN NA H-EIREANN. (THE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND)" has no legal form. "CUMANN LEABHARLANN NA H-EIREANN. (THE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND) COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 14200) 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 Lobbying2025-05-21

Lobbying return by mytaxi network Ireland (trading as FREE NOW)

Transport
Intended results

Outreach to the Minister for Transport and key transport representatives highlight issues impacting transport and the taxi sector.

Register of Lobbying2025-05-21

Lobbying return by mytaxi network Ireland (trading as FREE NOW)

Transport
Intended results

To share a business update from FREENOW as a key player in Ireland’s public transport network, and to invite transport stakeholders to meet with FREENOW representatives to discuss the positive impact the move will have on Ireland's transport network.

Register of Lobbying2025-05-21

Lobbying return by Irish Cycling Campaign CLG

Transport
Intended results

Secure 20% land transport budget for walking and cycling. Enable multi-modal journeys through investment in active travel and public transport. Have Road Safety Authority Review recommendations implemented.

Register of Lobbying2025-05-21

Lobbying return by Allianz plc

Housing
Intended results

Just Information - to Inform the Ministers of Allianz Green Home Proposition - an insurance product designed to support Irish homeowners in transitioning to a more energy-efficient home.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Allianz plc" equals CRO name "ALLIANZ PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY" (CRO 143108) 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.