Darragh O'Brien

Fianna Fáil · Dublin Fingal East

Activity on Energy and Natural Resources — 52 events (51 lobbying · 1 questions · 0 votes) full profile →

• 2026-01-21
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  Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources

  • Outreach to relevant stakeholders to present Liquid Gas Ireland's report 'Delivering Net Zero for Rural Ireland - Pathways to Renewable Liquid Gas', sharing the newly published document and inviting representatives to attend a briefing regarding the report.
• 2026-01-13
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  Pinergy Energy and Natural Resources

  • Future of Electricity
• 2025-09-22
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  Vermilion Exploration & Production Ireland Ltd. Energy and Natural Resources

  • Introductory meeting with the Minister and senior officials to provide an update on Corrib gas operations.
• 2025-09-21
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  Q4PR Energy and Natural Resources

  • Introduction to Digital Infrastructure Ireland
• 2025-09-19
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  Murray Energy and Natural Resources

  • FEL 4/19 gas exploration licence held by Europa Oil & Gas
• 2025-09-19
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  Yuno Limited Energy and Natural Resources

  • Response to energy affordability taskforce
• 2025-09-19
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  Valero Energy (Ireland) Limited Energy and Natural Resources

  • To discuss implementation of the Renewable Heat Obligation (RHO) and the impact of EU trade measures on U.S.-origin Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO).
• 2025-09-16
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  Cork Chamber 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources

  • Cork Chamber Pre-Budget Submission 2026
  • Communication with Minister Darragh O'Brien TD regarding energy
• 2025-09-12
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  EDF Renewables Ireland Limited Energy and Natural Resources

  • Public policy and legislation concerning renewable energy in Ireland
• 2025-09-12
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  The Alliance for Zero Carbon Heating Energy and Natural Resources

  • To discuss the development of planned legislation to introduce a Renewable Heat Obligation Scheme (RHO)
• 2025-09-12
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  Green Energy Storage Ireland Ltd Energy and Natural Resources

  • Renewable Energy Ireland Meeting
• 2025-09-09
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  Pinergy Energy and Natural Resources

  • Future of Electricity
• 2025-09-08
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  The Heat Pump Association of Ireland Energy and Natural Resources

  • Meeting Minister Darragh O'Brien as part of a delegation from Renewable Energy Ireland
• 2025-09-02
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  Marine Renewables Industry Association Ltd Energy and Natural Resources

  • Briefed Minister about needs of Offshore Renewable Energy e.g., promotion of Floating Demonstrator
• 2025-08-29
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  Stream Bioenergy Energy and Natural Resources

  • Outreach on Little Island Biomethane Plant Project
• 2025-08-07
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  Irish Transport & Heat Electrification Ltd T/A Ireland Electrified Energy and Natural Resources

  • Electricity costs reforms and various policy changes required for greater flexible electrification from heat being connected to the electricity grid.
• 2025-07-23
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  Green Energy Storage Ireland Ltd Energy and Natural Resources

  • Meeting on Renewable Energy Ireland matters
• 2025-06-24
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  Hydrogen Ireland Association Energy and Natural Resources

  • Roundtable discussions with Hydrogen Ireland
• 2025-05-21
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  Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources

  • Advocacy re Programme for Government
• 2025-05-21
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  Irish League of Credit Unions Energy and Natural Resources

  • Credit union involvement in the SBCI Home Energy Upgrade loan scheme
• 2025-05-21
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  Q4PR Energy and Natural Resources

  • Introduction to Digital Infrastructure Ireland
• 2025-05-21
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  ESB 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources

  • Support sought from officials ultimately reporting to Minister O'Brien on the need for changes to the Planning & Development Regulation to facilitate streamlined planning for small scale renewable and generation projects and support the delivery of more carbon neutral energy systems.
  • Discuss Storm Eowyn and the impact fallen trees had on the electricity network and possible legislative changes to ensure safe and resilient forestry corridors are maintained under/near electricity overhead lines.
• 2025-05-21
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  RWE Renewables Ireland (formerly Innogy Renewables Ireland Limited) Energy and Natural Resources

  • Offshore Wind Development - Dublin Array Offshore Wind Farm project, located on the Kish and Bray Banks approximately 10km from Dublin and Wicklow coasts
• 2025-05-21
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  Valero Energy (Ireland) Limited Energy and Natural Resources

  • Introduction to Valero and its role as a major fuel supplier for Ireland, including for renewable fuels such as Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil, Sustainable Aviation Fuel, and other low-carbon liquid fuels.
• 2025-05-21
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  SSE plc 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources

  • Renewable Transport Fuel Policy
  • New Programme for Government
• 2025-05-21
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  Amazon Web Services Energy and Natural Resources

  • To meet with the Minister to discuss the positive impact of AWS investment in Ireland, the energy policy environment and cloud infrastructure.
• 2025-05-21
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  Ibec 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources

  • Energy policy priorities to support the all island economy
  • Invitation to meet with Ibec Energy and Climate Policy Committee and Sustainability Leaders Forum
• 2025-05-21
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  Statkraft Ireland Limited Energy and Natural Resources

  • Onshore wind projects and offshore wind projects, including planning and grid
• 2025-05-21
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  DCC plc 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources

  • Update on DCC's business and request for a meeting with the Minister for Transport.
  • Outreach to the newly appointed Minister for Climate, Environment and Energy to congratulate him on his appointment to Cabinet and make an introduction to Liquid Gas Ireland.
• 2025-05-21
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  EDF Renewables Ireland Limited Energy and Natural Resources

  • Public policy and legislation concerning renewable energy in Ireland
• 2025-05-21
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  Pinergy Energy and Natural Resources

  • Future of Electricity
• 2025-05-20
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  Murray Energy and Natural Resources

  • FEL 4/19 gas exploration licence held by Europa Oil & Gas
• 2025-05-20
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  Orsted Onshore Ireland Midco Limited Energy and Natural Resources

  • Email campaign to TDs
• 2025-05-19
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  Wind Energy Ireland 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources

  • Development of onshore wind energy
  • North-South Interconnector
• 2025-05-19
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  Renewable Energy Ireland Energy and Natural Resources

  • Correspondence to outline the work of Renewable Energy Ireland and its members in supporting Ireland's climate action goals as set out in the Programme for Government and Climate Action Plan 2025 and to highlight REI's policy priorities.
• 2025-05-17
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  Chambers Ireland 3 returns Energy and Natural Resources

  • The need for the new Government to protect Ireland's existing competitive advantages. This includes fostering business growth; attracting innovation, tourism and talent; investing in education; and making the most of our renewable energy potential.
  • "The need for the new Government to invest in and deliver essential infrastructure to drive competitiveness. This includes housing, grid, water, ports, transport, and aviation infrastructure, as well as the need to support sustainable, streamlined planning processes.
  • The need for the new Government to ensure a sustainable and resilient future by taking climate action, diversifying the energy mix, securing sustainable childcare funding, investing in skills development, defending our critical national infrastructure and promoting business innovation.
• 2025-05-16
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  Irish Petrol Retailers Association Energy and Natural Resources

  • Ask the Minister to set up a fuels forum
• 2025-05-13
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  Cork Chamber Energy and Natural Resources

  • Letter asking Minister Darragh O'Brien for support in developing offshore renewables in the Cork region
• 2025-05-09
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  The Alliance for Zero Carbon Heating Energy and Natural Resources

  • The role of low carbon renewable liquid fuels in home heating and the introduction of a Renewable Heat Obligation (RHO)
• 2025-04-10
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  Hydrogen Ireland Association Energy and Natural Resources

  • Hydrogen
• 2025-04-09
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  Hydrogen Ireland Association Energy and Natural Resources

  • Invitation to attend /present at the World Hydrogen Technologies Convention October 2025
• 2025-04-09
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  Green Energy Storage Ireland Ltd Energy and Natural Resources

  • Brief on Energy Storage Ireland priorities for Programme for Government
• 2025-01-21
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  ENERGY CLOUD Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG) Energy and Natural Resources

  • Direct engagement with members of Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and the Regional Independent Group to request that the Programme for Government could include a targeted approach to help those in energy poverty by using technology and surplus renewable energy.
• 2025-01-21
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  MKC Communications Energy and Natural Resources

  • Proposals on district heating, carbon capture and EU climate goals for inclusion in programme for Government
• 2025-01-21
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  Gas Networks Ireland Energy and Natural Resources

  • Meeting with Minister to discuss change needed to CEO semi state remuneration policy. Other matters also discussed
• 2025-01-21
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  Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources

  • Outreach to elected representatives regarding LGI's Manifesto for the 2024 General Election highlighting LGI's policy priorities for rural consumers to support a 'Just Transition' in the decarbonisation of Ireland's off natural gas grid energy, in light of negotiations for the formation of a Government.
• 2025-01-21
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  SSE plc Energy and Natural Resources

  • National Planning Framework
• 2025-01-21
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  Wind Energy Ireland Energy and Natural Resources

  • Programme for Government
• 2025-01-20
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  An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland Energy and Natural Resources

  • Climate Act and Programme for Gov't
• 2025-01-20
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  Cork Chamber Energy and Natural Resources

  • Offshore Renewable Energy Priorities for Incoming Government
• 2025-01-20
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  DCC plc Energy and Natural Resources

  • Outreach to elected representatives regarding LGI's Manifesto for the 2024 General Election highlighting policy asks to support a 'Just Transition' in the decarbonisation of Ireland's off natural gas grid energy, in light of negotiations for the formation of a Government.
• 2016-07-19
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  Asked Communications

  Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the action SEAI is taking to support professions that contribute to the eco-economy and jobs with less aggressive control of BER assessors. [22662/16]