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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 Bord Gáis Energy Ltd

Energy and Natural Resources

Intended results

To build understanding of BGE's support fund, customer communications, and engagement with the Commission for Regulation of Utilities

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Bord Gáis Energy Ltd" equals CRO name "BORD GAIS ENERGY LIMITED" (CRO 463078) 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 Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Taxation

Intended results

Called for a reduction in the rate of Capital Gains Tax on disposals of investments in unquoted, actively trading Irish companies from 33% to 20%.

Lobbying return by Voice of Irish Concern for the Environment

Environment

Intended results

The proposed single use cup levy to be implemented

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Voice of Irish Concern for the Environment" has no legal form. "VOICE OF IRISH CONCERN FOR THE ENVIRONMENT COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 275127) 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 Chamber of Commerce

Economic Development and Industry

Intended results

Called for the allocation of dedicated multi-annual funding to Uisce Éireann to enable the commencement of the Eastern and Midlands Water Supply Project and the Greater Dublin Drainage Scheme in 2028, with completion by 2035.

Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Transport

Intended results

Called for MetroLink, the DART+ programme, BusConnects and LUAS extensions to Finglas, Poolbeg and Bray to be fully funded, with clear timelines for delivery adhered to.

Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Transport

Intended results

Called for increased funding for housing delivery schemes, including the Croí Cónaithe Cities Scheme, Project Tosaigh and the First Home Scheme, to support an increase in housing supply in line with demand, particularly in the Greater Dublin Area.

Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Children and Youth Affairs

Intended results

Called for Budget 2026 to deliver concrete progress on Government's commitment to reduce childcare costs to €200 per child per month.

Lobbying return by Paul Allen & Associates Public Relations

Housing

Intended results

To facilitate direct engagement and information exchange between the Minister and members of the hardware and building materials sector.

Lobbying return by Paul Allen & Associates Public Relations

Transport

Intended results

To facilitate engagement - The company was celebrating 25 years in business, the owner lives in the minister's constituency. We wanted to arrange a photo with the minister.

Lobbying return by Opportunity Green

Environment

Intended results

Share Opportunity Green's new report on Aviation taxation and secure a meeting with the Minister

Lobbying return by Liquid Gas Ireland

Energy and Natural Resources

Intended results

To brief political representatives on LGI’s new policy report that outlines practical pathways to developing and scaling renewable liquid gas in Ireland, enabling the just transition for rural communities.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Liquid Gas Ireland" has no legal form. "LIQUID GAS IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 89632) 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 An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland

Energy and Natural Resources

Intended results

The intention is to influence the Minister position on the matter by sharing facts and additional argumentation based on An Taisce position on the matter

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland" equals CRO name "AN TAISCE - THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR IRELAND" (CRO 12469) 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 SSE plc

Energy and Natural Resources

Intended results

Policy frameworks to support energy customers and the work of the National Energy Affordability Taskforce, including: improving access to energy efficiency upgrades, managing energy consumption, and support for vulnerable customers.

Lobbying return by Christian Aid Ireland

Environment

Intended results

Raise awareness of Christian Aid climate-related work and priorities, in the context of the UN COP30 negotiations in particular

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Christian Aid Ireland" equals CRO name "CHRISTIAN AID IRELAND" (CRO 426928) 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 SSE plc

Energy and Natural Resources

Intended results

Minimum requirements across pre-qualification and award criteria to allow time for the industry to adapt and avoid hindering renewable energy deployment.