Darragh O'Brien
IrelandpoliticianMaleb. 20016.1Global 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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Darragh O’Brien is the Minister for the Environment who monitors Re-turn's compliance.
Why it matters what Re-turn pays executives and directors – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-08-12
Minister for the Environment Darragh O’Brien wrote to the Maritime Area Regulatory Authority criticising its performance in 2025.
Wind farm delays prompt ministerial criticism of Irish marine regulator – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-08-10Minister for Energy Darragh O'Brien is expected to release a new White Paper following consultations.
Most of Ireland’s big targets on housing, infrastructure and families are stuff of fiction – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-08-08
Darragh O’Brien declared at a recent informal meeting of EU environment ministers that Ireland would seek to be 'honest brokers' to achieve climate targets.
wildfires send a clear message – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-08-05Darragh O’Brien is the line Minister who recommended the salary increase for Hayes.
ESB secures 29% rise in pay to €410,000 for chief executive Paddy Hayes – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-08-04
Minister for Climate Darragh O’Brien has asked the European Commission if a flexible approach could be taken to companies in Ireland that are unlikely to fulfil obligations under upcoming climate targets.
Doubts raised about companies’ ability to meet EU climate targets – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-08-04
Minister for Climate Darragh O’Brien was briefed by his officials about an approach from DPER.
Irish officials proposed scrapping ‘linchpin’ of climate legislation – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-08-03
Darragh O’Brien is the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment, advocating for data centres in Ireland.
Irish builders at the heart of Europe’s data-centre growth – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-31
Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien said the regulations are being brought in because of a 'very worrying increase in the number of severe and serious accidents that particularly young people are experiencing'.
E-scooter users would need licence and insurance under proposals explored by Government – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-29
Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien said FourNorth was needed as track capacity was a 'major constraint on frequency and capacity upgrades' on the line.
Billion-euro expansion announced for country’s most congested rail line – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-24
Darragh O’Brien is one of the Ministers bringing new proposals regarding e-scooter regulations to the Government.
E-scooters to be banned for under 18s under proposals agreed by Government – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-20
Darragh O’Brien is the Minister for Transport who informed media about the MetroLink project.
Are we are setting in motion another financial runaway train? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-09
Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien said the site’s acquisition will be the first chance for many to understand how MetroLink will improve the public realm.
State buys O’Connell Street site from UK property group for MetroLink for €80m – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-08
Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien was present at the mass.
David Andrews was a man of integrity who played vital role in peace process, funeral hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-04
Darragh O'Brien is the Minister for Transport involved in proposed legislation affecting Dublin Airport.
‘In 10 years’ time, Ryanair fares will be €45-€50 and I’ll be in a home for the bewildered’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-03
Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien recently commented that the €12 billion-€20 billion MetroLink project was on track to proceed.
Hints about a two-phase MetroLink should ring alarm bells – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-03
Darragh O'Brien requested the release of captured hares during Covid restrictions.
Live hares used as bait for muscular 35kg dogs is a depressingly Irish bedtime story – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-03
Darragh O'Brien is the Minister for Transport who announced the urgency for transport infrastructure improvements.
If you want to know why public transport is poor, look at Luas Finglas – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-28
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· 2026-02-26