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
6 wks
Reach
127,627
Power
129$
Sentiment
6.06
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ireland 17 6.06 1.59% +60% 5,030,000 127,627 $5,100 129$
Totals 17 5,030,000 127,627 $5,100 129$
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Recent Mentions

Ireland Ireland: Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien has said that no concerns were flagged to him about Jim Gavin’s issue with a tenant. 5

Jim Gavin Micheal Martin Erin Mcgreehan Ciaran O Loughlin Tom Brabazon Eamon Scanlon Margaret Murphy O Mahony Jack Chambers
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Minister for Transport unaware of Jim Gavin tenant issue – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien is addressing the growing problem of traffic congestion in Dublin. 6

Aine Balfe Daniel Balfe Hans Zimmer Sean O Neill Brian Caulfield Ger Hyland
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: How motorway congestion in Dublin is getting worse – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien said, in reaction, to Mr Byrne’s comments on the Occupied Territories Bill that Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee is to bring forward an update to Cabinet. 6

Thomas Byrne Helen Mcentee Frances Black Gideon Sa Ar Chaim Herzog Barry Andrews Gabriel Makhlouf
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Occupied Territories Bill strictly limited to goods, says Minister – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Darragh O’Brien is the Minister for Transport who blocked the severance payment to Kenny Jacobs. 5

Kenny Jacobs Kieran Mulvey Mark Connaughton Jack Chambers
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Severance deal of near €1m for DAA chief executive Kenny Jacobs off the table – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Darragh O'Brien is the Minister for Transport who will be out of the country next week during the taxi protests. 5

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Dublin taxi drivers suspend plan for six days of action ahead of talks – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Mr Cullinane called on the Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien to urgently review the system of recording working hours. 6

David Cullinane Alan Dillon Ciaran Ahern
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Coast guard rescue crews working 24-hour shifts but only 16.5 hours recorded, TD claims – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Minister for the Environment Darragh O’Brien will bring a memo on fee capping in environmental judicial review cases associated with the plan. 7

Jack Chambers Norma Foley Patrick O Donovan Jim O Callaghan James Lawless Peter Burke
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Large extensions to critical infrastructure ‘should be exempted from seeking planning’ – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Minister for the Environment Darragh O’Brien is set to update colleagues on the matter in advance of the opening of a public consultation period. 7

Colm Burke Jack Chambers
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Legal fees could be capped at €41,000 for standard judicial review cases – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien congratulated all concerned. 8

Lorcan O Connor
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Luas Red line fully reopens after bridge fire as night service for Christmas is announced – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien has indicated a potential two-year delay to the MetroLink rail line construction. 5

Eamon Ryan
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Transport Minister says MetroLink plans could be derailed for two years – The Irish Times