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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 Lobbying2021-09-21

Lobbying return by Sustainable Water Network (SWAN)

Marine
Intended results

Support the recent Wildlife (Amendment No.1) Bill 2021 to amend Section 23 of the Wildlife Act to include the Basking Shark, in the Fifth Schedule of the Act.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Sustainable Water Network (SWAN)" has no legal form. "SUSTAINABLE WATER NETWORK (SWAN) COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 450882) 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 Lobbying2021-09-21

Lobbying return by Sustainable Water Network (SWAN)

Environment
Intended results

Government policy to reflect that the there is a water emergency and to ensure the needed reduction in nitrogen concentration is made.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Sustainable Water Network (SWAN)" has no legal form. "SUSTAINABLE WATER NETWORK (SWAN) COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 450882) 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 Lobbying2021-09-21

Lobbying return by Irish Hotels Federation

Tourism
Intended results

Seeking an extension of the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS)::Seeking an extension to the waiver on Local Authority rates::Seeking a commitment by Government to retain the 9% rate of tourism VAT::Seeking additional banking and liquidity measures to assist with working…

Register of Lobbying2021-09-21

Lobbying return by Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd

Housing
Intended results

Delivery of Social and Affordable Housing

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd" equals CRO name "PINNACLE PUBLIC AFFAIRS LIMITED" (CRO 679235) 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 Lobbying2021-09-21

Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To increase construction of social and affordable housing in Dublin and other cities.::To ensure implementation of the National Planning Framework and adherence to targets for increased urban density.::To develop a national strategy for urban Ireland in response to Covid-19.::To…

Register of Lobbying2021-09-21

Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To increase Government funding for construction of purpose built social and affordable homes in Dublin to relieve pressure on the private market.::To maintain Covid-19 supports for as long as required by impacted businesses.::To promote adoption of Dublin Chamber's strategic…

Register of Lobbying2021-09-21

Lobbying return by Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers

Housing
Intended results

To have well rounded, informative discussion on current issues and to advise on IPAV’s position regarding RTB's Rent Pressure Zones, the New Housing Commission, the Central Bank of Ireland's Macro Prudential Rules, Investment Funds, the new Shared Equity Scheme, and the Help to…

Register of Lobbying2021-09-21

Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To double public capital investment in construction of social and affordable urban housing to €4 billion per annum.::To grant local authorities the freedom to vary the vacant site levy to reflect local circumstances.::To deliver appropriate accommodation in keeping with NPF…

Register of Lobbying2021-09-21

Lobbying return by Túath Housing Association

Housing
Intended results

Launch / Official Opening

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Túath Housing Association" equals CRO name "TUATH HOUSING ASSOCIATION" (CRO 326944) 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 Lobbying2021-09-21

Lobbying return by Sustainable Water Network (SWAN)

Marine
Intended results

To delay the vote to move a motion that Dáil Éireann approves the draft National Marine Planning Framework, in order to allow time for more scrutiny

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Sustainable Water Network (SWAN)" has no legal form. "SUSTAINABLE WATER NETWORK (SWAN) COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 450882) 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 Lobbying2021-09-21

Lobbying return by Prosper Fingal CLG

Community
Intended results

To seek Darragh O'Brien's assistance in securing a site for an adult disability day service in Malahide with Fingal County Council.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Prosper Fingal CLG" equals CRO name "PROSPER FINGAL COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 65998) 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.