Darragh O'Brien

Darragh O'Brien

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 3596

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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
11 September 2026

Observed Titles

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 360)

EDF Renewables Ireland Limited

19 officials
2026-09-11

Intent: To appraise key stakeholders of the perspective of EDF power solutions Ireland on budgetary and policy matters relating to renewable energy in Ireland

Details: Public policy and legislation concerning renewable energy in Ireland

Methods
EDF power solutions Ireland Budget submission emailed to DPOs - EmailMeeting request sent to Secretary General Oonagh Buckley - Email

Kestrel Energy Storage DAC

7 officials
2026-09-11

Intent: To secure support in principle for geological energy storage as part of Ireland’s energy system; to advance consideration of the policy, regulatory and market frameworks required to enable the Kestrel project; and to support recognition of the project’s role in strengthening energy security, economic resilience and the transition to green hydrogen and net zero.

Details: To secure support in principle for the Kestrel project and for geological energy storage as a component of Ireland’s future energy system; to advance consideration of appropriate policy, regulatory and market frameworks for strategic gas and hydrogen storage; to support recognition of the project’s , ...

Methods
Calls regarding the Kestrel project, its benefits and the necessity of it and requests for meeting - Phone callEmails regarding the Kestrel project, its benefits and the necessity of it and requests for meeting - EmailMeeting with Stephen Kinsella regarding the Kestrel project, itsbenefits and the necessity of it - Meeting

Irish Road Haulage Association

5 officials
2026-09-10

Intent: Opp to discuss further. Meeting to discuss solutions. Government engagement. Meeting to discuss. Meeting to discuss. Support for this initiative. Address the concerns. Meeting to discuss. Meeting ti discuss. Meeting to discuss.

Details: RSA Driver Survey. Abnormal & wide loads. Combined transport. 50/50 employment permit rule.RTOL delays. Support youth unemployment. RTSS scheme. Working group on abnormal & wide loads. Fuel price & excise increase. Work permits.

Methods
Letter

Rockwood Consulting ULC

46 officials
2026-09-10
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: Secure Government support, tax measures and policy/regulatory changes in support of the measures outlined in the Pre-Budget 2027 submission.

Details: Circulated Pre-Budget 2027 submission seeking Government support for measures, including reducing Capital Gains Tax; expanding the R&D Tax Credit; reforming the capital allowances write-off period; introducing a training voucher for staff upskilling; reducing the regulated electricity network charge, ...

Methods
Email

Guaranteed Irish

42 officials
2026-09-10

Intent: Secure Government support, tax measures and policy/regulatory changes in support of the measures outlined in the Pre-Budget 2027 submission by Guaranteed Irish.

Details: Pre-Budget 2027 policy and expenditure measuresCirculated Pre-Budget 2027 submission seeking Government support for measures, including reducing Capital Gains Tax; expanding the R&D Tax Credit; reforming the capital allowances write-off period; introducing a training voucher for staff upskilling; re, ...

Methods
Simon Harris – Minister for Finance, Department of Finance; Jack Chambers – Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation; Peter Burke – Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment; Helen McEntee – Minister for Education and Youth; Darragh O'Brien – Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment; Micheál Martin – Taoiseach+ those listed below - Submission

Intent: To consider my concerns raised repeatedly about the negative effect of Taxi Regulation Act on Golf Tour Operators and take my concerns into consideration when amending the Act as part of the Government's Summer Legislation programme

Details: Taxi Regulation Act 2013

Methods
I responded to an email from The Minister for Transports Office - Email

Intent: Secure engagement between the Department of Transport in the Republic of Ireland and the Department for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland, and to explore whether a derogation, mutual recognition arrangement or other formal exemption could facilitate legitimate cross-border operations

Details: Raised concerns surrounding cross-border regulations for SPSVs

Methods
Email