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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

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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AreaAll 3830Housing 860Energy and Natural Resources 319Transport 285Environment 282Health 254Economic Development and Industry 234Budgetary matters 174Justice and Equality 131Agriculture 118Development and Zoning 117Finance 107Local Government 105Education and Training 91Foreign Affairs 85Children and Youth Affairs 80Community 71EU Affairs 67Taxation 63Tourism 55Employment 53Public Expenditure and Reform 42Trade 39Heritage 38Communications 32Social Protection 32Banking and Financial Institutions 30Marine 25Sports and Recreation 18Arts 12Gaeltacht 7Defence 2Food 2
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Register of Lobbying2024-09-06

Lobbying return by Sophia Housing Association CLG

Housing
Intended results

That the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage reimburse Sophia for this expenditure.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Sophia Housing Association CLG" equals CRO name "SOPHIA HOUSING ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 310139) 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 Lobbying2024-09-06

Lobbying return by Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm

Housing
Intended results

To discuss the findings of the Same Chance report, and to improve the outcomes of Autistic people accessing housing and grants for home adaptations.

Register of Lobbying2024-09-04

Lobbying return by County Tipperary Chambers of Commerce

Finance
Intended results

The focus will be on seeking support for this required investment or alternatives that could mitigate the financial impact on Clonmel’s businesses.

Register of Lobbying2024-09-04

Lobbying return by Avista

Budgetary matters
Intended results

Call for government to create an inclusive budget that supports people with disabilities.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Avista" has no legal form. "AVISTA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 527694) 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 Lobbying2024-09-03

Lobbying return by The Open Doors Initiative

Employment
Intended results

Shared above submissions to a wide range of public representatives to support changes in employment policy.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "The Open Doors Initiative" equals CRO name "THE OPEN DOORS INITIATIVE" (CRO 665789) 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 Lobbying2024-09-02

Lobbying return by Pathway Homes Ltd

Development and Zoning
Intended results

Sligo has a massive shortage of land for development which is holding back the economic recovery of the town and making it impossible for first time buyers to purchase new homes. The optimum result for the greater good is to have more residential land zoned in Sligo.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Pathway Homes Ltd" equals CRO name "PATHWAY HOMES LIMITED" (CRO 536280) 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 Lobbying2024-08-30

Lobbying return by Neurological Alliance of Ireland

Health
Intended results

Raising awareness and support for the delivery of commitments to neurological care outlined in Budget 2022 and Budget 2023 Raising awareness and support for future further investment in neurological care services, including in Budget 2025::Increased awareness of the needs of…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Neurological Alliance of Ireland" has no legal form. "NEUROLOGICAL ALLIANCE OF IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 366603) 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 Lobbying2024-08-30

Lobbying return by Expedia Group

Tourism
Intended results

To secure clarity on the timing of legislation and planning regulations relating to Short Term Rentals, and ensure adequate time will be given to debate the upcoming Short-Term Tourist Letting Bill alongside the updated planning guidelines relating to Short Term Rentals to…

Register of Lobbying2024-08-30

Lobbying return by Expedia Group

Tourism
Intended results

To secure clarity on the timing of legislation and planning regulations relating to Short Term Rentals, and ensure adequate time will be given to debate the upcoming Short-Term Tourist Letting Bill alongside the updated planning guidelines relating to Short Term Rentals to…

Register of Lobbying2024-08-29

Lobbying return by The Irish Traveller Movement

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Support for safeguarding Traveller investment via government policy. Redress of homelessness and inadequate supply of Traveller accommodation. Support for sustainability of education inclusion programme.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "The Irish Traveller Movement" has no legal form. "IRISH TRAVELLER MOVEMENT COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 294188) 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 Lobbying2024-08-26

Lobbying return by Athlone Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To raise awareness around the future of the fresh water supply to Athlone and the towns inclusion in any future infrastructure programs of Uisce Eireann.

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.

Register of Lobbying2024-08-22

Lobbying return by GSA Developments Ireland

Housing
Intended results

A meeting with the relevant ministers to discuss the future of the purpose built student housing sector in Ireland

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "GSA Developments Ireland" has no legal form. "GSA DEVELOPMENTS (IRELAND) LIMITED" (CRO 574125) 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.