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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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by SSE plc

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Proactive policy and regulation, planning and cross-border cooperation in the circular economy space to ensure resource efficiency and minimise environmental impact of the renewable energy industry.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Liquid Gas Ireland

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Correspondence with the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment, Darragh O’Brien, seeking a meeting to discuss key policy priorities for Liquid Gas Ireland, with a particular focus on delivering a just transition for rural homes and businesses, and the findings of LGI’s…

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.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Teneo Strategy Ireland Limited

Transport
Intended results

To discuss Circle K's rollout of its EV Charging Network and take part in photocall.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Teneo Strategy Ireland Limited" equals CRO name "TENEO STRATEGY IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 92844) 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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Teneo Strategy Ireland Limited

Taxation
Intended results

To discuss the impact of a proposed EU Energy Taxation Directive on Ireland’s general aviation sector.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Teneo Strategy Ireland Limited" equals CRO name "TENEO STRATEGY IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 92844) 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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Environment
Intended results

To set out IFA’s position on the Climate Change Advisory Council's interpretation of Climate Neutrality:::Adopting a net-zero carbon dioxide plus temperature neutrality target by 2050 is scientifically grounded, economically prudent, and provides for a Just Transition for Irish…

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Manna Drone Delivery

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To ensure a greater understanding of the positive contributions drone delivery services offer to the local communities and the economy

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Ryanair

Transport
Intended results

Highlight ongoing issues and legislation in aviation that require reform.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Ryanair" has no legal form. "RYANAIR DESIGNATED ACTIVITY COMPANY" (CRO 104547) 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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by SSE plc

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Policy support and frameworks to alleviate barriers to clean energy investment and energy infrastructure delivery, including accelerating delivery of offshore wind; grid reinforcement; addressing dispatch down; and role of flexible generation.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Statkraft Ireland Limited

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To secure a meeting with members of the Oireachtas Climate, Environment and Energy Committee; to brief them on Statkraft activities; to promote the renewable energy sector ::To secure a meeting with Minister to brief them on Statkraft activities; to promote the renewable energy…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Statkraft Ireland Limited" equals CRO name "STATKRAFT IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 487313) 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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Statkraft Ireland Limited

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To secure a meeting with Minister to keep them informed on the NISA Project and to discuss Phase One ORESS projects and delays associated with them

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Statkraft Ireland Limited" equals CRO name "STATKRAFT IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 487313) 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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by ActionAid Ireland

Foreign Affairs
Intended results

For Ireland to take progressive action on climate action at COP30 and more broadly through its foreign policy. Focused on 4 areas of: 1. Champion a Belém Action Mechanism on Just Transition 2. Scale up grant-based public climate finance 3. Lead on aligning global finance with…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "ActionAid Ireland" equals CRO name "ACTIONAID IRELAND" (CRO 95403) 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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Vantage Data Centers DUB11 Limited

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To update on VDC's operations in Ireland and timelines for delivery. To communicate the industry-wide position that the LEU connections policy will provide much-needed clarity to operators.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Vantage Data Centers DUB11 Limited" equals CRO name "VANTAGE DATA CENTERS DUB11 LIMITED" (CRO 683471) 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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Q4PR

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To update on VDC's operations in Ireland and timelines for delivery. To communicate the industry-wide position that the LEU connections policy will provide much-needed clarity to operators.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Q4PR" has no legal form. "Q4 PR LIMITED" (CRO 371427) 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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Education for Sustainability

Education and Training
Intended results

Increase awareness and supports for Climate Literacy and Education in Ireland

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Education for Sustainability" has no legal form. "EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 688685) 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.