Darragh O'Brien
Darragh O'Brien is an Irish politician who serves as the Minister for Transport. He is a member of the Fianna Fáil party and has been involved in various aspects of public policy, particularly focusing on transportation infrastructure and development in Ireland. Under his leadership, the government has initiated significant transport projects, including the proposed €9.5 billion Dublin metro project. His role has gained attention due to the substantial spending on private consultancy services for state transport bodies, highlighting the need for legal and expert advice in the planning and execution of major infrastructure projects.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 12 | 6.33 | 0.63% | +30% | 5,030,000 | 41,430 | $5,100 | 42$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 7.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 22,163 | $2,700,000 | 881$ |
| Totals | 13 | 72,916,011 | 63,593 | $2,705,100 | 923$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Ireland:
Darragh O'Brien is the Minister for Energy and Transport who responded to concerns about emissions from lifting the Dublin Airport cap.
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Ireland:
Darragh O’Brien said the projections are a clear signal that we need to move faster to meet our 2030 climate targets.
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Ireland:
Minister for Energy Darragh O’Brien is mentioned in relation to the national DMAP for offshore wind.
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Ireland:
The department did not say if Mr O’Brien agreed to the meeting.
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United Kingdom:
McConalogue said next month the transport Minister Darragh O'Brien will meet management at the airport to further progress the plans.
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Ireland:
Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien described the development as a 'transformative' development.
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Ireland:
Former minister for housing Darragh O’Brien frequently pointed to this commencement data as an indicator of increased housing supply in the pipeline.
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Ireland:
Darragh O’Brien is the Minister for Transport who was addressed by the haulage bodies regarding the ferry schedule.
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Ireland:
Darragh O'Brien, Minister for Transport, welcomed the news regarding the pension deal.
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Ireland:
Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien said they had 'constructive' talks on the Dublin Airport passenger limit.
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