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Politician · TD · 34th Dáil

Darragh O'Brien

Fianna Fáil

Darragh O'Brien is named in 3,831 lobbying returns on the Register of Lobbying. Darragh O'Brien has 1 donation record in SIPO's published statements.

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
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CRO-matched interests
0
Awards to declared companies
3831
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
1
SIPO donation records
309 of 429 divisions
72%
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Lobbying returns

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Register of Lobbying2026-05-19

Lobbying return by County Wexford Chamber of Industry and Commerce CLG

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To secure Government action that ensures critical transport routes through Rosslare remain operational during protest activity, and to support a balanced resolution that protects both legitimate sectoral concerns and the economic functioning of the wider business community.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "County Wexford Chamber of Industry and Commerce CLG" equals CRO name "COUNTY WEXFORD CHAMBER OF INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 659771) 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 Lobbying2026-05-19

Lobbying return by Kestrel Energy Storage DAC

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

The aim is to build awareness and secure support in principle for Kestrel as part of Ireland’s energy security and Net Zero transition. Kestrel supports Ireland’s energy security by reusing the Ballycotton gas field for large-scale gas storage, helping establish a strategic gas…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Kestrel Energy Storage DAC" equals CRO name "KESTREL ENERGY STORAGE DESIGNATED ACTIVITY COMPANY" (CRO 745143) 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 Lobbying2026-05-19

Lobbying return by Fennell Public Affairs Limited

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To mark the centenary of the commencement of construction of Ardnacrusha and to highlight the contribution of Siemens Energy in supporting Ireland to achieve national climate action and renewable energy targets.

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Published name "Fennell Public Affairs Limited" equals CRO name "FENNELL PUBLIC AFFAIRS LIMITED" (CRO 561994) 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 Lobbying2026-05-19

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

The allocation of funding for the completion of the ongoing DMAP process to provide a clear route to market and line of sight for the development of future phases of offshore renewable infrastructure.

Register of Lobbying2026-05-19

Lobbying return by Trifecta Energy

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Engaged around preparations for the EU Presidency.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Trifecta Energy" has no legal form. "TRIFECTA ENERGY COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 784941) 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 Lobbying2026-05-19

Lobbying return by Trifecta Energy

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Meeting focused on energy security, grid development, EU coordination, and electrification.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Trifecta Energy" has no legal form. "TRIFECTA ENERGY COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 784941) 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 Lobbying2026-05-18

Lobbying return by Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To inform key stakeholders regarding the impact of the fuel blockades on energy supply and security in the State

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd" equals CRO name "PINNACLE PUBLIC AFFAIRS LIMITED" (CRO 679235) 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 Lobbying2026-05-18

Lobbying return by Codling Wind Park Limited

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To brief and engage with key stakeholders on the proposed project, including details of the development, mitigation of relevant industry challenges including the implementation of ORESS terms and conditions, general economic benefits of the development and the Community Benefit…

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Published name "Codling Wind Park Limited" equals CRO name "CODLING WIND PARK LIMITED" (CRO 358470) 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 Lobbying2026-05-18

Lobbying return by Perigus Energy

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To inform TDs and officials of upcoming sale of Orsted Onshore Europe (HQ in Cork) to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners and of the upcoming change of name, to ensure stakeholder awareness that the continuity of our energy infrastructure delivery and commitment to Ireland would…

Register of Lobbying2026-05-17

Lobbying return by Valero Energy (Ireland) Limited

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To highlight the importance of a realistic target for renewable fuels and the impact of EU trade measures on US-origin renewable fuels

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Valero Energy (Ireland) Limited" equals CRO name "VALERO ENERGY (IRELAND) LIMITED" (CRO 7246) 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 Lobbying2026-05-12

Lobbying return by ENERGY CLOUD Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG)

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Request of the Minister to announce a strategy to begin using surplus renewable energy to help those in energy poverty