Darragh O'Brien

Fianna Fáil · Dublin Fingal East

Activity on Environment — 85 events (56 lobbying · 27 questions · 2 votes) full profile →

• 2025-09-20
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  Rockwood Consulting ULC Transport

  • Business environment and policy impacts
• 2025-09-19
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  Irish Cancer Society Environment

  • Climate and Health Alliance priorities
• 2025-09-19
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  John Sisk & Son Ltd Environment

  • Wrote to Ministers outlining Sisk’s ambition to achieve a net-zero emissions vehicle fleet and the importance of retaining the preferential Benefit-In-Kind treatment of battery electric vehicles into the future.
• 2025-09-18
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  Property Owners Association of Ireland Limited (IPOA) Housing

  • To outline issues facing landlords in the private rental market.
• 2025-09-17
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  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Environment

  • Land Use Review
• 2025-09-17
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  Irish Green Building Council 2 returns Environment

  • On behalf of members to inform on the work of The Irish Green Building Council
  • On behalf of members to make a pre-budget submission
• 2025-09-16
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  Cork Chamber Environment

  • Communication with Minister Darragh O'Brien TD regarding environmental protections
• 2025-09-15
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  Cork Chamber Environment

  • A letter sent to the Minister and Secretary-General outlining key environmental policies to be prioritised as part of the National Development Plan review
• 2025-09-11
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  Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment - ACE Ireland Environment

  • Invitation to the launch of ACE Ireland’s vision strategy to drive increased beverage carton recycling and support the circular economy.
• 2025-09-04
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  Climate and Health Alliance Environment

  • Meeting to discuss the Climate and Health Alliance priorities
• 2025-09-02
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  Natural Capital Ireland 2 returns Environment

  • NCI Executive Coordinator Deirdre Lane with NPWS and IEN met the Minister with NPWS and the IEN
  • NCI Executive Coordinator Deirdre Lane extended an Ministerial invitation to the Blue Planet Alliance Fellowship Programme on Renewable Energy being held in Honolulu, Hawaii, on Sunday, October 19 – Friday, October 24, 2025.
• 2025-09-01
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  Stop Climate Chaos coalition Environment

  • Climate Action Plans and Carbon Budgets
• 2025-08-27
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  National Traveller MABS Environment

  • NTMABS joined with other organisations to send a joint letter outlining our concerns regarding the replacement of the energy poverty action plan and the establishment of the Energy Affordability Taskforce
• 2025-06-24
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  The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) Ltd 2 returns Agriculture

  • extension to allow for more inclusive consultation in relation to planned Visible Environmental Management Cost (vEMC) Tyre Recycling Cost for Agricultural Tyres 2025 being proposed under the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Scheme by Circol ELT on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications (DECC), Circular Economy Division.
  • Visible Environmental Management Cost (vEMC) Tyre Recycling Cost for Agricultural Tyres 2025
• 2025-05-22
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  American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Environment

  • AmCham submission on Department of Environment Statement of Strategy
• 2025-05-21
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  Ecocem Ireland 2 returns Economic Development and Industry

  • Meeting with Minister Darragh O’Brien, Department of Climate, Environment and Energy, and Minister for Transport
  • Email to Minister Darragh O’Brien, Department of Climate, Environment and Energy, and Minister for Transport
• 2025-05-21
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  Friends of the Earth Environment

  • Briefing on Climate Action
• 2025-05-21
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  Irish Wildlife Trust CLG. Environment

  • Emailed some key recommendations for the Programme for Government including a dedicated nature restoration fund, enactment of the MPA Bill, revision of the legal mandates of state agencies such as Bord na Mona and Coilte, a senior minister position for nature is created. In meetings we spoke about issues at EU level in regards to weakening of environmental legislation, spoke about the CFP and its possible reopening. Asked about issues around the MPA Bill
• 2025-05-21
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  Irish Cancer Society Environment

  • Climate and Health Alliance
• 2025-05-21
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  Red Flag Consulting Limited Environment

  • Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy
• 2025-05-21
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  Dublin Chamber of Commerce 3 returns Environment

  • Letter to newly appointed Minister for Climate, Environment and Energy (and Minister for Transport)
  • Letter to the newly appointed Minister for Climate, Environment and Energy (and Minister for Transport)
  • Letter to the newly appointed Minister for Climate, Environment and Energy (and Minister for Transport)
• 2025-05-21
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  MKC Communications Environment

  • Provide information on opportunities for Waste to Energy to support Ireland's climate and energy policy goals including district heating, carbon capture and emissions reduction. Extend invitation to visit CEWEP member sites.
• 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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  Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) Environment

  • meaningful inclusion of youth voices in climate and sustainability decision-making, greater investment in ESD, and more responsive public services.
• 2025-05-21
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  Ibec Economic Development and Industry

  • Priorities for Department of Climate, Environment and Energy
• 2025-05-21
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  DCC plc Energy and Natural Resources

  • 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.
• 2025-05-20
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  Environmental Pillar 3 returns Environment

  • Request for meeting
  • Request for meeting
  • Environmental Pillar and the Sustainable Water Network letter to relevant Ministers regarding NGO representation on the IAC on the Nature Restoration Plan
• 2025-05-20
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  Coalition 2030 Environment

  • Email to Minister Darragh O'Brien requesting a meeting to discuss Ireland's record on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals
• 2025-05-20
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  Irish Green Building Council Environment

  • Building Life Campaign
• 2025-05-20
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  Starrus Eco Holdings, a subsidary of Beauparc Utiliites Environment

  • Creating awareness of investments being made in waste processing and recycling
• 2025-05-20
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  Tiber Island Advisory Ltd Environment

  • I lobbied for action to prevent biofuels fraud which affects over 40% of all biofuels in Ireland.
• 2025-05-19
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  Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland Housing

  • Letter of congratulations on his appointment with a request for a meeting sent to the Minister on 24 January 2025.
• 2025-05-19
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  Irish Heart Foundation 2 returns Environment

  • Seeking information on environmental policy.
  • Raise awareness of the health impact of climate change.
• 2025-05-19
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  Fair Seas Ireland 3 returns Environment

  • Continuation of Fair Seas online petition calling on Government to publish MPA Bill as soon as possible without further delay
  • Tagging DPOs on Twitter - raising awareness levels of MPA process in Ireland and Europe
  • invitation to Fair Seas screening of film event in Kilmore Quay
• 2025-05-18
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  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Environment

  • IFA Submission on Páirc Náisiúnta na Mara, Cíarraí
• 2025-05-17
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  Chambers Ireland 2 returns Environment

  • 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 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.
• 2025-05-13
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  Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment - ACE Ireland Environment

  • Correspondence introducing ACE Ireland and discussing the Programme for Government commitments related to waste management and ACE Ireland’s ongoing work to improve the recycling process of cartons placed on the Irish market.
• 2025-05-13
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  Cork Chamber Environment

  • Letter of congratulations to Minister Darragh O'Brien on his appointment as Minister for the Environment, urging him to support climate initiatives
• 2025-05-12
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  Business in the Community Ireland Environment

  • Regulatory changes at EU level, our submission reflects our distilled insights from engaging with corporates in their compliance journey.
• 2025-05-12
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  Climate and Health Alliance Environment

  • Raise awareness of the health impact of climate change.
• 2025-03-03
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  Sisters of Mercy Environment

  • The Taoiseach and some Government Ministers have made statements about progressing with a liquified Natural Gas terminal (LNG) which would delay our moving away from Gas, which is crucial for preventing climate change. It would also mean higher gas and electricity bills due to costly infrastructure.
• 2025-01-21
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  Huhtamaki Cup Print Ltd. Environment

  • Highlighting the key positions and views of IPPCA
• 2025-01-21
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  Irish Hotels Federation Tourism

  • Seeking Government measures to support the continued recovery of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry
• 2025-01-21
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  Friends of the Earth Environment

  • Recommendations on Party Manifestos and Government Programme
• 2025-01-21
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  Dublin Chamber of Commerce 2 returns Environment

  • Dublin Chamber President's speech at the Annual Dinner 2024
  • Attended Dublin Chamber’s Oireachtas reception in Leinster House hosted by Cormac Devlin TD
• 2025-01-20
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  Environmental Pillar Environment

  • Environmental Pillar Election General Manifesto 2025
• 2025-01-20
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  Sustainable Water Network (SWAN) Environment

  • SWAN sent its general election manifesto with 5 key recommendtaions to a number of key politicians before the general election and again when negotiations for the new government took place.
• 2025-01-20
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  CEWEP Ireland Environment

  • Recommend policies for inclusion in the programme for government.
• 2025-01-20
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  Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland Environment

  • Correspondence with Government formation teams communicating ACE Ireland's key asks and asking for these to be considered in any Government formation talks.
• 2025-01-18
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  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 4 returns AgricultureEnvironmentDevelopment and Zoning

  • Retaining Ireland's Nitrates Derogation - Common Objectives
  • Wildlife Legislation Review
  • Non-Domestic Water Tariff
  • Planning and Development Bill 2023
• 2025-01-17
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  Fair Seas Ireland 2 returns Environment

  • Continuation of Fair Seas online petition calling on Government to publish MPA Bill as soon as possible without further delay
  • Letter to party leaders and government formation negotiators regarding the importance of the Marine Protected Area Bill
• 2025-01-16
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  Fórsa trade union Environment

  • Emailed politicians regarding the findings of a recent report by TASC commissioned by Fórsa seeking increased State action concerning on climate change.
• 2025-01-15
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  AgTech Ireland Agriculture

  • General Election Manifesto - Understanding the transformative impact of agtech on Irish agriculture
• 2025-01-14
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  Irish Wildbird Conservancy Environment

  • General Election 2024
• 2024-12-05
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  Clonmel Healthcare Environment

  • Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (UWWTD)
• 2024-11-21
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  UNICEF Ireland Environment

  • Take decisive climate action to secure children’s futures.
• 2023-03-08
  VOTE
  Environmental Protection Agency (Emergency Electricity Generation) (Amendment) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 47–78
• 2019-12-18
  VOTE
  Environmental Policy

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 38–76
• 2019-11-19
  PQ
  Asked Communications

  Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the progress towards achieving the interim offshore wind energy targets set out in the Climate Action Plan for 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47299/19]
• 2019-11-19
  PQ
  Asked Communications

  Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the provision of an Eircode for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47366/19]
• 2019-11-14
  PQ
  Asked Communications

  Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if construction and demolition waste landfill availability and recycling facilities capacity has been reviewed; if his Department has contacted the Environmental Protection Agency on the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47028/19]
• 2019-11-14
  PQ
  Asked Communications

  Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the transition protocol needed to facilitate the development of legacy offshore renewable energy projects which is required under action 25 of the Climate Action Plan 2019; the work carried out to date to develop the protocol; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46937/19]
• 2019-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Communications

  Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of an SEAI deep retrofit scheme application by persons (details supplied); when approval will issue for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40825/19]
• 2019-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Communications

  Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the 302 applications to the SEAI deep retrofit scheme 2019 after it was reopened; when these applicants can expect approval for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40826/19]
• 2019-10-01
  PQ
  Asked Communications

  Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the SEAI deep retrofit scheme 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39667/19]
• 2019-09-17
  PQ
  Asked Communications

  Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the provision of an Eircode to a person (details supplied) will be expedited as a matter of urgency in view of the fact that they are unable to obtain the appropriate services into their new house; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37615/19]
• 2019-09-06
  PQ
  Asked Communications

  Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when the residents of an estate (details supplied) will have high speed broadband access delivered under the national broadband plan in view of the fact that commercial operators are not delivering or have indicated there are no plans to deliver such services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36283/19]
• 2019-01-15
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of ballots undertaken under section 48 of the Environmental (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2011 since its commencement; the number of ballots that have been passed in circumstances in which the ballots have occurred; the number rejected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1514/19]
• 2018-11-21
  PQ
  Asked Communications

  Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on the reduction in spend from RTÉ to the Irish independent production sector (details supplied); the steps he is taking to ensure that this spend in the sector is increased back to 2007 levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48639/18]
• 2018-11-21
  PQ
  Asked Communications

  Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the aspects of the television licence fee reform the interdepartmental working group is reviewing; when he expects this report to be published; if there will be engagement by the group with stakeholders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48640/18]
• 2018-11-21
  PQ
  Asked Communications

  Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on public service broadcasting; his further views on licence fee reform; when he will publish his action plan points in these areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48641/18]
• 2018-11-21
  PQ
  Asked Communications

  Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when he will meet an organisation (details supplied) to discuss the Irish independent production sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48642/18]
• 2018-11-21
  PQ
  Asked Communications

  Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on appointing the Revenue Commissioners as the licence fee collection agent to help reduce evasion rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48643/18]
• 2018-10-23
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the impact repeal of the Water Supplies Act 1942, as proposed in the water environment (abstractions) Bill, will have on the property rights of persons generally; if he is satisfied that the full entitlements to compensation set out in section 14 of the 1942 Act will be carried forward into the Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43344/18]
• 2017-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if the attention of the National Parks and Wildlife Service, NPWS, has been drawn to the frequent closure of beaches by the Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, and local authorities in the past two years (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43542/17]
• 2017-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Communications

  Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the expenditure from the overseas development aid budget on the green climate fund from 2014 to 2016, inclusive; if any of the expenditure announced in budget 2017 will go towards the green climate fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12001/17]
• 2016-11-22
  PQ
  Asked Communications

  Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if a Brexit sub-committee has been established in his Department; if so, when the sub-committee was convened; the number of times the sub-committee has met; the number of members on the sub-committee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36200/16]
• 2016-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Communications

  Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the commencement date for a new end-of-life waste tyre compliance scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33142/16]
• 2016-07-21
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the expenditure on the Green Climate Fund; his plans, to increase funding to it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24135/16]
• 2016-07-05
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government to ensure that a person's home is remediated under the pyrite remediation scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19278/16]
• 2016-07-05
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government to ensure that the home of a person (details supplied) is remediated under the pyrite remediation scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19336/16]
• 2016-07-05
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when the remediation works under the pyrite remediation scheme will commence at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19566/16]
• 2016-07-05
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when the remediation works under the pyrite remediation scheme will commence at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19567/16]
• 2016-07-05
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of progress made with establishing an institutional framework for implementation and reporting with regard to the sustainable development goals in conjunction with the Department of the Taoiseach and the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government. [19658/16]
• 2016-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of applications received and accepted and number of homes remediated by the pyrite remediation board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16430/16]