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 |
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| Ireland | 20 | 6.35 | 0.95% | +30% | 5,030,000 | 61,864 | $5,100 | 63$ |
| Totals | 20 | 5,030,000 | 61,864 | $5,100 | 63$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Ireland:
Minister for the Environment Darragh O’Brien is expected to seek Government approval to proceed with the development of a State-led strategic gas emergency reserve.
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Ireland:
Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications Darragh O’Brien said that by opening the programme to all remaining eligible schools, more will be able to decrease their reliance on fossil fuels.
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Ireland:
Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien acknowledged that waiting times are far in excess of what is acceptable.
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Ireland:
Mr O’Brien said Ms Graham has extensive knowledge of the road safety sector and a track record of strong leadership.
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Ireland:
Darragh O'Brien, then-minister for housing, said the 60,000 commencement notices confirm that a robust stock of new housing is in the pipeline.
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Ireland:
Minister for the Environment Darragh O’Brien is expected up next at 10:30am.
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Ireland:
Darragh O'Brien was the housing minister during the general election campaign.
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Ireland:
Darragh O’Brien is the Minister for Transport who received a letter from the National Bus and Rail Union regarding bus contracts.
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Ireland:
Darragh O'Brien is the newly installed Minister for Transport who announced initiatives to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles.
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Ireland:
Mr Harris pointed the finger towards former minister for housing Darragh O’Brien on the ill-fated forecast of 40,000 homes last year.
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