Darragh O'Brien

For Government to adhere with Climate Law and Programme for Government commitments

Invitation to Minister for Transport to attend an event celebrating the anniversary of a business in his constituency and have a photocall. This event was subsequently cancelled.

Highlight concerns regarding the ongoing fuel protests and the coordinated blockades of our national ports, the Whitegate oil refinery, and key industrial zones.

Highlight concerns following a discussion at the Labour Employer Economic Forum (LEEF) on the national response to the global energy crisis and communicate areas of concern for Irish business if the crisis continues and deepens over the coming weeks and months.

Government's Energy Affordability Taskforce should meet with civil society; clarity on Government's production of a new Energy Affordability Action Plan

Government's delay in producing Social Climate Plan in accordance with EU obligations

To engage with officials on the case for removing the passenger cap at Dublin Airport, highlighting the economic benefits, improved connectivity for passengers and businesses, and the importance of the issue for Ireland's international aviation links.

To support amendments to the proposed legislation aimed at reducing or mitigating potential safety and technical risks, and to enhance clarity in the definitions and boundaries within the framework to facilitate effective and consistent implementation.

Overview of where the industry stands

This was a broad discussion with the Minister in May 2026 on the acceleration of Solar Renewable Energy targets and on the challenges of meeting national targets. There was also a discussion on the need for a clearing house for Solar RE.

Briefing on Wind Energy Ireland's new corporate strategy and seeking support for the vision of building an Irish electrostate.

To provide elected representatives with factual updates on developments at Dublin Airport, including operational, infrastructure, sustainability, community engagement and public policy matters. Intended result was to ensure that public representatives were informed of airport…

Raise awareness around the need for improved public transport services to the airport. ( 24 hour City bus services, expanded hinterland services, bus lane and widening of N27, need for safeguarding of future LUAS route)

Meeting chaired by Minister to discuss short-medium term actions to help reduce traffic congestion in the Greater Dublin Area. Attending by CEOs and Deputies of Transport Operators, Authorities and Councils along with senior DfT civil servants

Meeting with National Energy Affordability Taskforce to ensure energy poverty is addressed in the Energy Affordability Task Force Report.