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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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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
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Register of Lobbying2021-05-21

Lobbying return by National Association of Regional Game Councils

Heritage
Intended results

To maintain the status Quo in relation to wild bird derogations, have an input into deer management policy.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "National Association of Regional Game Councils" has no legal form. "NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REGIONAL GAME COUNCILS COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 751014) 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 Lobbying2021-05-21

Lobbying return by Threshold

Housing
Intended results

To update the Minister about the work of Threshold and contribute to the Taskforce

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Threshold" equals CRO name "THRESHOLD" (CRO 70660) 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 Lobbying2021-05-21

Lobbying return by Threshold

Housing
Intended results

Inform the Minister about Threshold's policy positions in respect of the private rented sector.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Threshold" equals CRO name "THRESHOLD" (CRO 70660) 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 Lobbying2021-05-21

Lobbying return by Threshold

Housing
Intended results

Update the Minister on progress of funding application for the promotion of services.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Threshold" equals CRO name "THRESHOLD" (CRO 70660) 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 Lobbying2021-05-21

Lobbying return by Anew Support Services CLG

Housing
Intended results

We are hoping to secure additional beds and funding to provide support for the extra capacity based on the model of service in our supported temporary accommmodation for homeless pregnant women. The service has excellent outcomes and is successful in exiting 80% of residents…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Anew Support Services CLG" equals CRO name "ANEW SUPPORT SERVICES COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 494801) 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 Lobbying2021-05-21

Lobbying return by Comhlámh

Housing
Intended results

That the role of DHPLG should include accommodating all people with a housing need equally in “own door” housing and therefore bring an end to institutional settings.

Register of Lobbying2021-05-21

Lobbying return by Hanover Media Strategy Limited

Finance
Intended results

Strengthen consumer protections for SMEs whose loans have been sold to unregulated entities

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Hanover Media Strategy Limited" equals CRO name "HANOVER MEDIA STRATEGY LIMITED" (CRO 596029) 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 Lobbying2021-05-21

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Local Government
Intended results

Discussion on the Town Centre First Strategy, the impact of Covid-19 on local government, NDP delivery and infrastructure spending and investment in the period ahead, urban living and brownfield development.

Register of Lobbying2021-05-21

Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To communicate the need for a new urban action plan in Dublin to assist the city to recover post covid-19.::To communicate the challenges that the city faces in re-opening and recovering.

Register of Lobbying2021-05-21

Lobbying return by Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Europe) Limited

Health
Intended results

Updating parliamentarians on therapies and the Cystic Fibrosis landscape in Ireland

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Europe) Limited" equals CRO name "VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS (EUROPE) LIMITED" (CRO 909808) 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 Lobbying2021-05-21

Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To highlight the need to support the tourism sector in Dublin.::To communicate the challenges facing the tourism and hospitality sector as they prepare to reopen for summer.

Register of Lobbying2021-05-21

Lobbying return by Ennis Chamber of Commerce

Local Government
Intended results

To re-categorise Public Realm works int he town centre of Ennis as 'essential' under Covid-19 rules

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Ennis Chamber of Commerce" equals CRO name "ENNIS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE" (CRO 160082) 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 Lobbying2021-05-21

Lobbying return by Vulcan Consulting Limited

Housing
Intended results

To request a meeting to better understand the Government's housing policy and discuss the role for the private sector in addressing long-term housing needs

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Vulcan Consulting Limited" equals CRO name "VULCAN CONSULTING LIMITED" (CRO 578963) 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 Lobbying2021-05-21

Lobbying return by Irish Hotels Federation

Tourism
Intended results

Seeking additional liquidity measures to assist with working capital and cash flow for businesses facing short term problems::Seeking a commitment by Government to retain the 9% rate of tourism VAT until 2025::Seeking an extension to the waiver on Local Authority rates until the…