Darragh O'Brien

Darragh O'Brien

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 3839

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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
21 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 384)

Dublin Chamber of Commerce

6 officials
2026-09-21

Intent: To advocate for the removal of the passenger cap at Dublin Airport in order to protect and enhance international connectivity, support trade, tourism and employment, and strengthen Ireland’s competitiveness as an open economy.

Details: Engagement with Oireachtas members on Dublin Airport capacity and the importance of international connectivity to Dublin and Ireland’s competitiveness.

Methods
Event / Reception

Dublin Chamber of Commerce

6 officials
2026-09-21

Intent: To advocate for accelerated delivery of critical infrastructure across the Greater Dublin Area, including the Eastern and Midlands Water Supply Project and Greater Dublin Drainage Scheme, alongside sustained investment in shovel-ready public transport projects including DART+, LUAS Finglas and BusConnects.

Details: Engagement with Oireachtas members on the delivery of critical infrastructure required to support Dublin’s continued growth and competitiveness.

Methods
Event / Reception

Macra na Feirme

4 officials
2026-09-21

Intent: Young farmer voice is heard in developing Ireland's sustainability and climate transition

Details: Government to ensure that young farmers are placed at the centre of Ireland’s sustainability and climate transition at the National Economic Dialogue

Methods
National Economic Dialogue, Dublin Castle - Event / Reception

Intent: Extension of the diesel rebate through the winter months; review of the measure in Spring 2027.

Details: That the current diesel rebate be extended beyond 31 October 2026, covering all winter months, with a review in Spring 2027 — providing farmers with certainty through the winter while allowing Government to assess fuel prices and wider economic circumstances before setting the level of support there, ...

Methods
Letter

Dublin Chamber of Commerce

1 official
2026-09-21

Intent: To advocate for measures to improve energy affordability and strengthen security of supply for businesses.

Details: Discussion on Dublin Chamber’s priorities for energy affordability and security.

Methods
These discussions took place as part of a meeting between Dublin Chamber and Minister Darragh O’Brien. - Meeting

Dublin Chamber of Commerce

1 official
2026-09-21

Intent: To advocate for continued investment in and accelerated delivery of key public transport infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area.

Details: Discussion on Dublin Chamber’s priorities for transport investment and delivery.

Methods
Dublin Chamber Council members met with Minister Darragh O’Brien and his Special Advisers to discuss key priorities for Dublin. - Meeting

Chambers Ireland

91 officials
2026-09-21

Intent: Called for the need to scale delivery of essential infrastructure including housing, water and wastewater, energy and grid, and transport by turning funding commitments into visible delivery through binding targets, multi-annual funding and stronger accountability.

Details: ‘Industry, innovation and infrastructure’ related budget recommendations

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