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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 Lobbying2019-01-21

Lobbying return by daa plc

Transport
Intended results

Timely implementation of legislation to facilitate establishment of Competent Authority

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "daa plc" equals CRO name "DAA PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY" (CRO 9401) 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 Lobbying2019-01-21

Lobbying return by daa plc

Transport
Intended results

Timely implementation of legislation to facilitate establishment of Competent Authority

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "daa plc" equals CRO name "DAA PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY" (CRO 9401) 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 Lobbying2019-01-21

Lobbying return by Coolmine Therapeutic Community

Health
Intended results

Increased treatment placements

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Coolmine Therapeutic Community" equals CRO name "COOLMINE THERAPEUTIC COMMUNITY" (CRO 50621) 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 Lobbying2019-01-21

Lobbying return by Friends of the Earth

Environment
Intended results

To ensure Government policy on climate change is :The best available science, specifically the IPCC report on 1.5C of global warming Achieving the temperature goals of the Paris Agreement Ensuring a Just Transition for affected workers and communities Ensuring Climate Justice…

Register of Lobbying2019-01-18

Lobbying return by Ibec

Housing
Intended results

Introduce a new site value tax to replace commercial rates and vacant sites levy by overhauling property related incentives and taxes::Boost supply and provide greater value for money by building more social housing and reducing government spending on housing assistances::Ease…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Ibec" has no legal form. "IBEC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 8706) 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 Lobbying2019-01-18

Lobbying return by Focus Ireland

Budgetary matters
Intended results

A budget which effectively tackles homelessness.::Address areas where progress is lacking because of a lack of finance.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Focus Ireland" has no legal form. "FOCUS IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 106149) 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 Lobbying2019-01-18

Lobbying return by Community Law & Mediation

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Engagement of TDs and Senators and referrals to our service from the community we serve, as well as financial support by way of membership fee.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Community Law & Mediation" equals CRO name "COMMUNITY LAW AND MEDIATION" (CRO 69771) 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 Lobbying2019-01-17

Lobbying return by Vodafone Ireland

Local Government
Intended results

The impact of the request for increased commercial rates by several local authorities to the funding available for network roll-out and services to consumers.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Vodafone Ireland" has no legal form. "VODAFONE IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 326967) 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 Lobbying2019-01-17

Lobbying return by Simon Communities of Ireland

Housing
Intended results

Share experiences of the Simon Communities working on the frontline::Advocate for preventative measures and other solutions to the housing and homelessness crisis

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Simon Communities of Ireland" equals CRO name "SIMON COMMUNITIES OF IRELAND" (CRO 74038) 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 Lobbying2019-01-17

Lobbying return by Society of the Irish Motor Industry

Taxation
Intended results

For Budget 2019, key issues included: Adjustment to the VRT and Road Tax Bands for 2019 for WLTP tested cars; no negative taxation changes for diesel vehicles; extension of current VRT reliefs; increased investment in the EV Charging Infrastructure; measures that ensure Ireland…

Register of Lobbying2019-01-17

Lobbying return by David Curtin & Co Ltd

Environment
Intended results

Apartment owners will receive assistance to carry out compartmentalisation work, so their properties meet fire safety regulations.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "David Curtin & Co Ltd" equals CRO name "DAVID CURTIN & CO. LIMITED" (CRO 428351) 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 Lobbying2019-01-16

Lobbying return by Property Owners Association of Ireland Limited (IPOA)

Taxation
Intended results

To address the unfair Tax Anomalies in sector, allowing legitimate expenses to be offset in the year they are incurred, including 100% Mortgage Interest Relief and the Local Property Tax.::Exemption from Income Tax for Long Term Letting – which would encourage long term…

Register of Lobbying2019-01-16

Lobbying return by Alcohol Forum Ireland

Health
Intended results

Increased funding for Local and Regional Drug and AlcoholTaskforces to deliver community action on alcohol.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Alcohol Forum Ireland" has no legal form. "ALCOHOL FORUM IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 435920) 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.