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Darragh O'Brien

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Darragh O'Brien

@DarraghOBrienTD

🚉🌎⚡️Minister for Transport & Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment | TD for Dublin Fingal East. Gaeilge agus fáilte.

Dublin Fingal

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Joined September 2010

Darragh O'Brien
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Delighted to welcome Minister for Sport Charlie McConalogue to Malahide United for the official opening of the club’s newly resurfaced all weather pitch. A fantastic facility that will support players of all ages and help the club continue to grow into the future
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Darragh O'Brien
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Great to attend the Solar Ireland 2026 Conference today. Ireland’s solar sector continues to grow at an impressive pace, with close to 3GW of solar power expected by year end. We will continue supporting families, businesses with the growth of renewable energy across Ireland.
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I welcome the enactment today of the Air Pollution (Amendment) Act 2026 following the President signing the Bill after due consideration.
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This important legislation strengthens the framework for preventing and controlling air pollution, enhances protections for public health and the environment, and reinforces our commitment to ensuring cleaner air and a healthier, more sustainable future for the next generations.
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Darragh O'Brien
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Jun 18
Fianna Fáil has always believed in bringing people together. Through Shared Island and North South cooperation, we are delivering real projects and building stronger connections across the island based on respect, inclusion and partnership.
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Darragh O'Brien
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Jun 17
Great to join Mary Regan and Cónal Thomas on the Indo Politics podcast for a wide-ranging conversation on the key issues across my departments of Transport and Climate, Energy, and the Environment.
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Data centres, energy credits and airport caps: Minister Darragh O’Brien in conversation
Indo Politics · Episode
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Darragh O'Brien
@DarraghOBrienTD
Jun 17
Congratulations to Energy Ireland on their 30th conference. Great to speak with delegates about Ireland’s energy transition, the progress being made and the importance of accelerating renewables, electrification and decarbonisation as we build a more secure energy future ⚡️
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Darragh O'Brien
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Jun 16
Also this afternoon I’m joining @NewstalkFM - speaking to Shane and Ciara on The Hard Shoulder about the Dublin Airport Passenger Cap Bill and other news of the day.
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Darragh O'Brien
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Jun 16
📻Tune in: I’ll be on RTÉ Radio 1 on Drive Time shortly speaking about the Dublin Airport Passenger Capacity Bill and our new EV scrappage scheme.
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Darragh O'Brien
@DarraghOBrienTD
Jun 16
Good news for Swords with a further €20 million secured for the Fosterstown Link Road project. This investment will support key infrastructure upgrades, improve capacity in the area and help unlock the delivery of new homes. A significant step for Swords and the Dublin region.
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Darragh O'Brien
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Jun 11
Delighted to officially open the new Climate Garden in Malahide today. A fantastic initiative highlighting the importance of protecting our environment. My thanks to Malahide Tidy Towns, Heidi, Dave, Nikki and the team for their dedication in bringing this project to life
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Darragh O'Brien
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Jun 11
In two weeks, Ireland will assume the Presidency of the EU, helping shape decisions that affect 450 million people across Europe. Great to meet with Renew Europe and colleagues @BillyKelleherEU and @BarryAndrewsMEP . I look forward to working with them on our shared priorities.
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Darragh O'Brien
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Jun 11
Answering questions on our progress and priorities for climate, energy and the environment this morning.
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Darragh O'Brien
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Jun 10
Great to meet with the newly appointed Chair of the Climate Change Advisory Council, Alex White, to discuss our shared commitment to climate action, as well as the ongoing work across Government to deliver on our climate commitments.
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