Darragh O'Brien

Darragh O'Brien

politician Ireland

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.

Born on Aug 21, 2001 (24 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
14 wks
Reach
121,280
Power
123$
Sentiment
5.54
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ireland 13 5.54 1.00% +140% 5,030,000 121,280 $5,100 123$
Totals 13 5,030,000 121,280 $5,100 123$
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Recent Mentions

Ireland Ireland: Then housing minister Darragh O’Brien agreed to provide emergency financial support to the Peter McVerry Trust. 6

Peter Mcverry
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Peter McVerry Trust transferring dozens of properties to Dublin City Council – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Darragh O’Brien is the Minister for Transport who needs to ratify the exit agreement. 5

Kenny Jacobs Jack Chambers Basil Geoghegan Kieran Mulvey Peter Dunne Nick Cole Ray Hernan Vincent Harrison Miriam Ryan Gary Mclean John Brennan Siobhan Griffin Niall Mccarthy
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: DAA and Kenny Jacobs agree exit package of close to €1m, pending ministerial approval – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Darragh O'Brien is the Minister for Transport who acknowledged ongoing talks regarding Kenny Jacobs' position. 5

Kenny Jacobs Michael O Leary Mark Connaughton Annmarie Farrelly
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Why is Kenny Jacobs in the DAA departure lounge so early into his contract? – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Darragh O’Brien is the Minister for Transport who needs to approve the proposed settlement deal. 5

Kenny Jacobs Jack Chambers Kieran Mulvey Mark Connaughton Basil Geoghegan Dalton Philips
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: DAA chief Kenny Jacobs would receive about €1m under settlement proposals to leave his role – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Darragh O’Brien is the Minister for Transport who was made aware of the tensions between Kenny Jacobs and the board. 5

Kenny Jacobs Basil Geoghegan Dalton Philips Mark Connaughton Kieran Mulvey
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: DAA chief Kenny Jacobs close to settlement to exit State-owned airport group – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Darragh O’Brien is the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment who emphasized the importance of a single national DMAP. 8

Timmy Dooley
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: All sites for offshore wind farms to be set out in 2027 national plan – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Darragh O’Brien is the Minister for Transport who is expected to approve any deal regarding the CEO's exit. 5

Kenny Jacobs Basil Geoghegan Kieran Mulvey Jack Chambers Cian Beecher
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: DAA and Kenny Jacobs engage lawyers to resolve boardroom rift at airport operator – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Darragh O’Brien was one of the ministers who announced their agreement on a long-term policy on student accommodation. 5

Niall Gargan Simon Harris Paschal Donohoe Ivana Bacik James Lawless Rose Conway Walsh
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Welcome to college in Ireland, with its long commutes, couch-surfing and four bunks to a room – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Darragh O’Brien is the Minister for Transport who stated that the initiative aims to make public transport more affordable and accessible for families. 8

Hugh Creegan
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Children aged eight and below now eligible for free public transport – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien told her: 'I have no idea what that was.' 5

Sean Canney Emer Currie
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: NTA spent just €97 on Dublin West bus services in 2022 and nothing at all in 2023 – The Irish Times