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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
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

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Lobbying returns

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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.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Hanover Media Strategy Limited

Transport
Intended results

Follow up correspondence to share the Coalition's views on (1) Local Area Hackney scheme; (2) Part-Time SPSV Licensing; and (3) SPSVs and safety for drivers and passengers, after a meeting on the Taxi Supply Shortage. ::For the Minister for Transport and the NTA to address the…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Hanover Media Strategy Limited" equals CRO name "HANOVER MEDIA STRATEGY LIMITED" (CRO 596029) 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 Trócaire

Budgetary matters
Intended results

Irish government increases ODA and publishes roadmap to reach 0.7% GNI in ODA by 2030

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Trócaire" equals CRO name "TROCAIRE" (CRO 661147) 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 Irish Sailing Foundation (ISF)

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

To secure support in the Dail and Cabinet for our project::To build support amongst TDs and Ministers to press for the funding to be allocated::A line item in the 2026 budget

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Irish Bioenergy Association

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Invitation to Minister O'Brien and Naoise Ó MuirÍ T.D to the Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA) National Bioenergy Conference 2025 and to deliver an address at the event. A request was also sent to seek a meeting with Minister O'Brien's advisor to provide briefing on items…

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Irish Bioenergy Association

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Lobby for the introduction of financial supports and taxation measures for the biomass, biogas/biomethane, biofuels and wood fuels sectors in the budget as outlined in the IrBEA Pre Budget submission

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Irish Bioenergy Association

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

The IrBEA report on the Pre Legislative Scrutiny (PLS) process for the Renewable Heat Obligation Head of Bill was sent to Minister O'Brien, his advisor and Naoise Ó MuirÍ T.D in his role as chair of the Oireachtas Committee to highlight items that needs to be considered and…

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Business for Biodiversity Ireland

Environment
Intended results

To encourage MEPs to vote to uphold the European Union Deforestation Regulation and that these MEPs and Ministers support the swift adoption of the EUDR without substantial weakening, delays or exemptions through their votes or advocacy.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by John Gallagher

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

to inform government of initiatives and proposals by Lumcloon Energy on delivery of renewable energy, to inform government of the status of development of its projects, to ensure government had a full understanding of the contribution by Lumcloon Energy to the economy and…

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Transport
Intended results

Called for the reprioritisation and funding of planning-approved, shovel-ready public transport projects that have been deferred or had funding diverted under the NDP Review 2025 Sectoral Investment Plan for Transport

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Housing
Intended results

Called for the progression and timely delivery of key public transport projects, including the DART+ programme and LUAS Finglas, highlighting their planning approval status, procurement readiness, capacity benefits and role in unlocking housing delivery.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Irish Solar Energy Association

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Government policy and regulatory and legislative framework that is most favourable to the deployment of solar PV in ROI.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Solar Energy Association" has no legal form. "IRISH SOLAR ENERGY ASSOCIATION LIMITED" (CRO 359956) 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 Macra na Feirme

Agriculture
Intended results

Young farmer focused submission including detail on - Nutrient balance at individual farm level -Improved nutrient distribution on fragmented farms -Commentary on increased slurry and soiled water storage capacity requirement -Chemical nitrogen allowances for grassland and…

Register of Lobbying2026-01-20

Lobbying return by Irish Environmental Network

Environment
Intended results

Secure appropriate level of funding for the work of the Irish Environmental Network, an umbrella network that works to support national environmental NGOs through access to funding and services. It consists of environmental NGOs that carry out their work through practical…