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Politician · TD · 34th Dáil

Darragh O'Brien

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: 0
CRO-matched interests: 0
Awards to declared companies: 3830
Lobbying returns: 1
SIPO donation records: 72%
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Lobbying returns

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Lobbying return by Friends of the Irish Environment

Environment

Intended results

To secure Ireland’s opposition to and rejection of the European Commission’s Food and Feed Safety Omnibus proposal, and to protect existing EU pesticide safeguards for human health, animal health, food safety and the environment.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Friends of the Irish Environment" has no legal form. "FRIENDS OF THE IRISH ENVIRONMENT COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 326985) 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.

Lobbying return by Dublin Aerospace Limited

Education and Training

Intended results

We sought support for our summertime modularised apprentice aircraft engineering training, with funding equal to the SOLAS-funded TUD model. We highlighted that fewer than 40% of apprentices across airlines and MROs pass the current TUD/SOLAS EASA Part 66 Category B exams, yet…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Dublin Aerospace Limited" equals CRO name "DUBLIN AEROSPACE LIMITED" (CRO 470207) 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.

Lobbying return by ENERGY CLOUD Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG)

Energy and Natural Resources

Intended results

Request of the Minister to announce a strategy to begin using surplus renewable energy to help those in energy poverty

Lobbying return by Solid Fuel Merchants Ireland

Justice and Equality

Intended results

Intended results included securing Government consideration and support for the , strengthening enforcement and compliance within the solid fuel sector, improving coordination between relevant agencies, protecting compliant businesses from illegal competition, safeguarding…

Lobbying return by Solid Fuel Merchants Ireland

Environment

Intended results

Intended results included securing Government consideration and support for a targeted Solid Fuel Decarbonisation Fund, enabling compliant retailers to invest in cleaner fuel technologies and infrastructure, supporting a just transition for rural and off-grid households,…

Lobbying return by DCC Energy plc

Energy and Natural Resources

Intended results

To outline the impact of including HVO alongside diesel in emergency fuel supports.

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.

Lobbying return by Hardware Association Ireland

Housing

Intended results

Thank you to Minister

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Hardware Association Ireland" equals CRO name "HARDWARE ASSOCIATION IRELAND" (CRO 124104) 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.

Lobbying return by Irish Grain and Feed Association (IGFA)

Transport

Intended results

Government action to end fuel protests and blockades of ports as needed access to feed materials and ensure compound feed could be delivered to farmers.

Lobbying return by The Alliance for Zero Carbon Heating

Energy and Natural Resources

Intended results

To secure a review of the RHO legislation to ensure higher obligation rates for low carbon liquid fuels

Lobbying return by EQUINIX (IRELAND)

Economic Development and Industry

Intended results

To convey Equinix's viewpoints on connection for Equinix Data Centres

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "EQUINIX (IRELAND)" has no legal form. "EQUINIX (IRELAND) LIMITED" (CRO 323301) 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.

Lobbying return by Irish League of Credit Unions

Environment

Intended results

Request for Minister O'Brien to launch a credit union climate reporting template

Lobbying return by Athlone Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Energy and Natural Resources

Intended results

To raise concerns regarding the recent sharp increase in fuel and home heating oil prices, seek clarification on market factors contributing to the increases, and request Government oversight and measures to ensure pricing transparency and prevent potential price exploitation.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Athlone Chamber of Commerce and Industry" equals CRO name "ATHLONE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY" (CRO 109745) 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.

Lobbying return by Echelon Data Centres

Economic Development and Industry

Intended results

Project progression and legislative clarity

Lobbying return by Cormac McKay

Transport

Intended results

Request for Cormac McKay representing Aeravai to join the forum to offer solutions with developments in available transport technology.

Lobbying return by Irish Road Haulage Association

Transport

Intended results

Formal communication, urgent attention & update. Meeting to learn more about Gov decision & proposals. Take account of concerns in letter & meet if required. Prompt response regarding steps to support hauliers. Constructive engagement, practical action & meeting to discuses.…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Road Haulage Association" equals CRO name "IRISH ROAD HAULAGE ASSOCIATION" (CRO 43035) 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.