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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 Lobbying2024-05-20

Lobbying return by Teiripe Pobail Éireann CLG

Health
Intended results

To build relationships with elected representatives, to obtain 1-1 meetings with elected representatives, and to advocate for increased and sustainable funding for CTI member services

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Teiripe Pobail Éireann CLG" equals CRO name "Teiripe Pobail Éireann COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 545085) 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 Lobbying2024-05-20

Lobbying return by Coolmine Therapeutic Community

Health
Intended results

Support to avert closure and secure alternative premises

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Coolmine Therapeutic Community" equals CRO name "COOLMINE THERAPEUTIC COMMUNITY" (CRO 50621) 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 Lobbying2024-05-20

Lobbying return by Philanthropy Ireland

Community
Intended results

Acceleration of philanthropy policy and resourcing measures to advance the enabling environment for the growth of philanthropy in Ireland.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Philanthropy Ireland" has no legal form. "PHILANTHROPY IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 371896) 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 Lobbying2024-05-20

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Local Government
Intended results

To highlight that while farm families and rural dwellers play a vital role in keeping their communities litter free, this excellent work continues to be challenged by the practice of fly-tipping, littering and serial dumping.::To propose that amending litter legislation, which…

Register of Lobbying2024-05-20

Lobbying return by Bauer Media Audio Ireland

Justice and Equality
Intended results

An amendment to address disproportionate regulation of radio in the Gambling Regulation Bill

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Bauer Media Audio Ireland" has no legal form. "BAUER MEDIA AUDIO IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 162034) 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 Lobbying2024-05-20

Lobbying return by Mercy Law Resource Centre CLG

Housing
Intended results

Provide feedback on proposed General Scheme of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024 and request that full consultation be held on the draft Bill.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Mercy Law Resource Centre CLG" equals CRO name "MERCY LAW RESOURCE CENTRE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 471072) 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 Lobbying2024-05-20

Lobbying return by CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

Implementation of relevant Report Card 2024 recommendations including the introduction measures to address the high numbers of children waiting for mental health services.::Implementation of relevant Report Card 2024 recommendations including policy measures to support children…

Register of Lobbying2024-05-20

Lobbying return by Anew Support Services CLG

Housing
Intended results

To secure accommodation and staff to support pregnant women and new mothers experiencing homelessness.

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 Lobbying2024-05-20

Lobbying return by Charities Institute Ireland

Justice and Equality
Intended results

By email/correspondence to create awareness of the impact that the Gambling Regulation Bill will have on charity fundraising and to propose amendments to the Bill which will mitigate this impact.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Charities Institute Ireland" equals CRO name "CHARITIES INSTITUTE IRELAND" (CRO 335412) 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 Lobbying2024-05-20

Lobbying return by Montague Communications Ltd

Housing
Intended results

Introduction of a significant level of non-debt funding to Approved Housing Bodies to enable them to meet the targets for the delivery of social housing set out in 'Housing for All'.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Montague Communications Ltd" equals CRO name "MONTAGUE COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED" (CRO 297660) 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 Lobbying2024-05-20

Lobbying return by Montague Communications Ltd

Housing
Intended results

Implementation of Interim Remediation Scheme and tackling of issues impeding its rollout in relation to fire services' resourcing and insurance cover

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Montague Communications Ltd" equals CRO name "MONTAGUE COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED" (CRO 297660) 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 Lobbying2024-05-20

Lobbying return by Construction Defects Alliance

Housing
Intended results

Implementation of Interim Remediation Scheme and tackling of issues impeding its rollout such as fire services' resourcing and insurance cover

Register of Lobbying2024-05-20

Lobbying return by Galway Traveller Movement

Housing
Intended results

Better accommodation for Travellers

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Galway Traveller Movement" has no legal form. "GALWAY TRAVELLER MOVEMENT COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 227975) 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 Lobbying2024-05-20

Lobbying return by Irish Wildlife Trust CLG.

Marine
Intended results

Timelines for the release of Irish MPA legislation. Continued support for the EU nature restoration law in the final plenary vote. Information on Irelands protected area pledge and roadmap for the EU fisheries action plan.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Wildlife Trust CLG." equals CRO name "IRISH WILDLIFE TRUST COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 85061) 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.