Darragh O'Brien

Darragh O'Brien

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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.

Born on Aug 21, 2001 (24 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
2 wks
Reach
40,073
Power
41$
Sentiment
6.25
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ireland 8 6.25 0.66% +20% 5,030,000 40,073 $5,100 41$
Totals 8 5,030,000 40,073 $5,100 41$
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Recent Mentions

Ireland Ireland: 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. 7

Mary Considine
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Billion-euro expansion announced for country’s most congested rail line – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Darragh O’Brien is one of the Ministers bringing new proposals regarding e-scooter regulations to the Government. 7

Sean Canney Micheal Martin Simon Harris Jim O Callaghan Justin Kelly
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: E-scooters to be banned for under 18s under proposals agreed by Government – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Darragh O’Brien is the Minister for Transport who informed media about the MetroLink project. 5

Sean Sweeney
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Are we are setting in motion another financial runaway train? – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: 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. 7

Lorcan O Connor Jack Chambers
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: State buys O’Connell Street site from UK property group for MetroLink for €80m – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien was present at the mass. 6

David Andrews Barry Andrews Micheal Martin Michael D Higgins Sabina Higgins Paul O Donnell Bertie Ahern Ryan Tubridy Clare Kambamettu Chris Andrews Eamon Gilmore Michael Mcdowell Jennifer Carroll Macneill Tom Kitt Liz O Donnell Peter Power Mary Hanafin Conor Lenihan Cormac Devlin Shay Brennan Timmy Dooley Mary Fitzpatrick Paul Mcauliffe Shane Moynihan Catherine Ardagh Gerry Horkan Mary Butler Pat The Cope Gallagher Stephen Collins Dan O Brien
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: David Andrews was a man of integrity who played vital role in peace process, funeral hears – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Darragh O'Brien is the Minister for Transport involved in proposed legislation affecting Dublin Airport. 5

Michael O Leary Tony Ryan Declan Ryan Herb Kelleher Peter Sutherland
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: ‘In 10 years’ time, Ryanair fares will be €45-€50 and I’ll be in a home for the bewildered’ – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien recently commented that the €12 billion-€20 billion MetroLink project was on track to proceed. 6

Sean O Driscoll Jim Meade
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Hints about a two-phase MetroLink should ring alarm bells – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Darragh O'Brien requested the release of captured hares during Covid restrictions. 7

Paul Murphy
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Live hares used as bait for muscular 35kg dogs is a depressingly Irish bedtime story – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Darragh O'Brien is the Minister for Transport who announced the urgency for transport infrastructure improvements. 6

Andy Burnham
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: If you want to know why public transport is poor, look at Luas Finglas – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien has said the Government is to accelerate the extension of the Luas network to Finglas. 8

Paul Mcauliffe Sean Sweeney
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Luas Finglas line could begin construction in 2028, Minister says – The Irish Times