Darragh O'Brien
IrelandpoliticianMaleb. 20017.5Global Dominance: 0.00%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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Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien has said the Government is to accelerate the extension of the Luas network to Finglas.
Luas Finglas line could begin construction in 2028, Minister says – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-22
Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien is to brief today’s Cabinet meeting about the pilot scheme and updates to the existing EV grant scheme.
Irish car owners to be offered €8,500 EV grants in new first come, first served scrappage plan – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-03Minister for Climate Darragh O’Brien has said while Ireland will not meet targets for cuts in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, there has been a marked improvement in certain areas.
Ireland’s climate targets out of reach as Minister points to ‘early 2030s’ timeline – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-05-27Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment Darragh O’Brien welcomed the forecast, which he said contained 'positive elements'.
Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions to fall by just half of the amount pledged – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-05-27
Minister for Climate and Energy Darragh O’Brien stated that Ireland’s fuel supply chains are reliable.
Petrol and diesel nears €2 a litre as fuel industry dismisses claims of profiteering – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-07
Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien will chair a forum of stakeholders focused on addressing congestion in the Greater Dublin Area.
Woman left job due to three-hour commute on N7 – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-06
Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien acknowledged Cross's contribution to the board.
Businessman Peter Cross exits DAA board – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-05
He said he would raise the issue with the Minister for Energy Darragh O’Brien.
Cost of home-heating oil soars in Ireland since attacks on Iran – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-03
Darragh O'Brien is the Minister for Transport who received a letter recommending urgent action to address congestion.
how to fix Dublin’s broken transport system – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-03Darragh O'Brien responded to Emer Currie's comments about transport.
Sinn Féin TD says he’s a ‘Bob Marley guy’ as Cork accent goes viral in Jamaica – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-01
Darragh O’Brien has been charged with the murder of Anthony Herron following an incident in Dublin’s Temple Bar area.
Man (22) charged with murder of English tourist in Dublin’s Temple Bar – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-27
Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien told the Oireachtas Committee on Transport that significant legislation would be needed to underpin the initiative.
New public-transport security force to have powers of arrest – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-26Darragh O'Brien is the Dublin-based Minister for Transport who is criticized for ignoring taxi market recommendations.
Minister’s shunning of taxis proposal hard to fathom – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-25
Darragh O’Brien is the Minister for Transport who received questions regarding the funding of legal costs for employees in disputes.
DAA paid €53,000 towards legal fees for three WRC cases brought by staff – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-23
Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien on Tuesday met Grace’s parents Siobhán and Martin Lynch to discuss new laws governing the use of scramblers.
Fifty scramblers and e-scooters seized in Dublin operation targeting sale and supply of drugs – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-22
Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien has said there is 'no intention' of allowing ride-sharing in Ireland.
Government has ‘no intention’ of allowing ride-sharing in Ireland, Minister says – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-19
Darragh O’Brien is the Minister for Transport who confirmed that new road safety regulations should be introduced soon.
Teenager (16) injured in Dublin hit-and-run road traffic incident – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-18
Darragh O’Brien confirmed that regulations to ban scramblers should be introduced within weeks.
Ban on scramblers in public places expected in ‘matter of weeks’, Darragh O’Brien confirms – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-17Darragh O'Brien, the Minister for Transport, has published the general scheme of the Dublin Airport (Passenger Capacity) Bill.
the situation remain unstable – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-16Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien has said efforts are being made to minimise disruption to passengers amid ongoing staffing issues with air traffic controllers.
Air traffic control staff shortages threaten to disrupt passengers – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-15
Local TD and Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien admitted on Drivetime that a throughput of 40 million passengers annually would not be enough.
Dublin Airport will reach breaking point. It’s time to revisit the case for Baldonnel – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-14
Local TD and Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien admitted on Drivetime that a throughput of 40 million passengers annually would not be enough.
It’s time to revisit Tony Ryan’s idea for an international airport at Baldonnel – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-13
Darragh O'Brien is the Minister for Transport who is under pressure to enact new laws regarding the passenger cap at Dublin Airport.
EU top court’s adviser says passenger cap ‘may be taken into account’ on Dublin Airport slots – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-12
Darragh O’Brien is the Minister for Transport who advanced the measures to scrap the passenger cap at Dublin Airport.
Dublin Airport passenger cap set to be scrapped – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-10
Darragh O’Brien was the minister for housing who opened the Cookstown Lane development in Kilternan.
Two weeks after the floods, a Dublin housing estate lies abandoned – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-10
Minister for Climate Darragh O’Brien visited the area today to announce that the project was now going to planning.
New form of sea defence set to save dozens of family homes on Dublin coast – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-09
Minister for the Environment Darragh O’Brien said last week Ireland had been granted an extended deadline to the end of March to apply.
Experts call for tighter air pollution rules as tougher standards loom – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-08
Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment Darragh O’Brien stated that arrangements were being made for a fourth meeting of the taskforce.
Taskforce to tackle high electricity prices has met just three times – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-08
Darragh O’Brien is the Minister for the Environment who admitted that Ireland will miss its 2030 climate targets by half.
Environmental breakdown isn’t a distant possibility – it’s a threat to world stability – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-08
Darragh O’Brien was the minister for housing and Shaughnessy's former boss.
former government advisers and what they did next – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-07
