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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
0
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%
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 3831Housing 860Energy and Natural Resources 320Transport 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 Lobbying2021-01-20

Lobbying return by Waterford Chamber of Commerce

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

For the Minister to recognise the importance of WIT in formation of the Technological University of the South East (TUSE), and the need for a well-funded TUSE headquartered in Waterford City::Investment in broadband infrastructure in the region::Continued Government investment…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Waterford Chamber of Commerce" equals CRO name "WATERFORD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE" (CRO 130123) 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 Lobbying2021-01-20

Lobbying return by Irish Deer Commission

Heritage
Intended results

To review the legislative and administrative arrangements in relation to deer licensing with a view to securing improvements for customers::Address the backlog in issuing permits for the open deer hunting season 2020/21

Register of Lobbying2021-01-20

Lobbying return by Waterford Chamber of Commerce

Budgetary matters
Intended results

Various matters relating to the Waterford economy (University, investment etc) to be considered by Government when drafting the 2021 Budget

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Waterford Chamber of Commerce" equals CRO name "WATERFORD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE" (CRO 130123) 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 Lobbying2021-01-20

Lobbying return by Irish Deer Commission

Heritage
Intended results

Designation of Deer Management an essential service under Covid-19 restrictions::Meeting with Minister for Housing, Local Government & Heritage, Darragh O'Brien TD

Register of Lobbying2021-01-19

Lobbying return by Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland CLG

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

Increased awareness among decision makers in the areas of TUSLA Child & Family Services, Education, HSE Disability. Irish Youth Justice and Mental Health about the work that YAP Ireland does and the strong outcomes that we achieve with young people and families

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland CLG" equals CRO name "YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAMMES IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 468697) 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 Lobbying2021-01-19

Lobbying return by Chambers Ireland

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To promote the findings of our 'Places Matter' guide and examples of best practice in local economic development led by chambers

Register of Lobbying2021-01-19

Lobbying return by St Michael's House Group

Health
Intended results

recognition and reconciliation for Inadequate Budget for service delivery for National Disability Sector::recognition and reconciliation for Inadequate Budget for service delivery for St.Michael's House in Covid-19

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "St Michael's House Group" equals CRO name "ST. MICHAEL'S HOUSE GROUP" (CRO 511121) 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 Lobbying2021-01-19

Lobbying return by Vulcan Consulting Limited

Housing
Intended results

To request a meeting to better understand the Government's housing policy and discuss the role for the private sector in addressing long-term housing needs

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Vulcan Consulting Limited" equals CRO name "VULCAN CONSULTING LIMITED" (CRO 578963) 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 Lobbying2021-01-19

Lobbying return by The Irish Traveller Movement

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Attention to lack of spend of budget allocations and delivery of targets/ adequate provision of supply of accommodation. Convening of ad hoc cross party group.

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.