Darragh O'Brien

Darragh O'Brien

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 3569

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Official Profile

Most Recent Title
Minister
Most Recent Public Body
Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment
First Seen
12 January 2016
Last Seen
17 August 2026

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MinisterMinister of StateSenatorTD

Observed Public Bodies

Department of Climate Action, Communication Networks and TransportDepartment of Climate, Energy and the EnvironmentDepartment of Communications, Energy and Natural ResourcesDepartment of Environment, Climate and CommunicationsDepartment of Environment, Community and Local GovernmentDepartment of FinanceDepartment of Housing, Local Government and HeritageDepartment of TransportDáil Éireann, the OireachtasSeanad

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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 357)

Wastemanass Ltd

1 official
2026-08-17

Intent: Inclusion of waste companies in the Road Transporters Support Scheme (RTSS)

Details: We lobbied for the Waste Sector to be included in the Road Transporters Support Scheme (RTSS)

Methods
There was an email exchange over a couple of months with Minister O'Briens' Private Secretary. - Email

Polio Survivors Ireland

2 officials
2026-07-22

Intent: To obtain further information about new scheme and seek stakeholder engagement on development of same

Details: Seeking clarification on development of new Vehicle Adaptation Scheme

Methods
Emails sent to Dept of Transport to seek update re scheme development, raise concerns and potential stakeholder engagement & requesting updates on any public consultation - Email

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

16 officials
2026-07-07

Intent: To ensure that all households have the income to ensure they can meet their minimum essential needs.

Details: Specific supports for low income households in Budget 2027

Methods
We sent a letter which included our submission and asked to meet with them soecifically to discuss our budgetary proposals for their area of responsibility. - Letter

Intent: The Irish Air Line Pilots’ Association (IALPA) wrote to Minister O’Brien about the proposed expansion of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), the relevant matter, which is EU legislation on aviation emissions. The letter argues this policy would increase costs for Irish airlines, reduce competitiveness, and affect jobs and connectivity. It stresses Ireland’s reliance on air travel and calls for a fair, globally coordinated approach.

Details: Concern about the proposed expansion of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) to all flights departing Europe

Methods
The letter highlights concerns about the EU ETS expansion, the relevant matter, which is EU legislation on aviation emissions. It warns that rising carbon costs could place financial pressure on airlines like Ryanair and Aer Lingus, leading to higher fares and fewer routes. It also emphasises risks to jobs and Ireland’s economy, and calls for government action to protect aviation and invest in greener technologies. - Letter

Young Social Innovators

15 officials
2026-05-27

Intent: o raise awareness among Government Ministers of the need for youth voice infrastructure in Ireland and at EU level, and to seek Government engagement and support for the Youth Pulse initiative developed by Young Social Innovators in partnership with the Agirre Lehendakaria Center under Erasmus+.

Details: Youth Pulse Green Paper – Enabling Young People to Have a Voice: An EU Perspective. Document distributed to all Government Ministers in February 2026.

Methods
Green Paper distributed by post to all Government Ministers in February 2026 - Letter

Trócaire

38 officials
2026-05-22

Intent: Ireland to commit to a fair and funded phase out of fossil fuels and to support a fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty::Irish government increases ODA and publishes roadmap to reach 0.7% GNI in ODA by 2030::Justice, poverty relief and respect for human rights in occupied Palestinian territory and Israel

Details: Climate Justice, ODA and humanitarian need, and justice in the occupied Palestinian territory and Israel

Methods
Email asking Irish Government to reject further EU deregulation - EmailEmail detailing Trócaire's advocacy asks of the Irish Government ahead of the First International Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels - EmailEmail regarding Trócaire's position on the strategic gas emergency reserve bill pre-legislative scrutiny. - Email