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.
Darragh O'Brien
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Darragh O'Brien
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ššā”ļøMinister for Transport & Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment | TD for Dublin Fingal East. Gaeilge agus fĆ”ilte.
- š”193 new homes in Kinsealy. Delighted to see work progressing on this major housing development in Kinsealy. The project will deliver 153 affordable homes and 40 social homes, alongside new community amenities, active travel links and green space.
00:00 - A productive meeting with colleagues today, seeing the progress being made on peatland rehabilitation and nature restoration. With almost 26,000ha restored and itās a great example of how climate action, biodiversity and renewable energy can work together.
00:00 - Well done to Donna Gartland, head of Dublin's Energy Agency Codema, on winning the Women in Energy Award at the 2026 European Sustainable Energy Awards ššā”ļøš®šŖ
- Another key meeting today was with Commissioner Roswall. Ireland looks forward to the publication of the Circular Economy Act in the Autumn. This is a key file for us, and we are looking forward to commencing Council discussions on it during our Presidency. @JessikaRoswall
- Great to meet @WBHoekstra in advance of our EU Presidency, where Ireland will drive the EUās energy agenda which will expedite the deployment of renewables and secure our energy supply š®šŖšŖšŗGreat to touch base with Minister @DarraghOBrienTD š®šŖ ahead of Irelandās EU Presidency in the second half of 2026. We discussed key climate priorities, including COP31 coordination and the ETS review.
- My latest newsletter will be landing in homes across Dublin Fingal East over the coming days, with updates on policing, transport, healthcare and other local issues. Keep an eye out for it and for the latest on the work being done across our communities.
00:00 - It was a pleasure to speak at the opening of the European Sustainable Energy Week in Brussels. We must respond to the immediate pressures facing households, businesses, and industry by delivering an EU energy policy that is secure, affordable, and sustainable.
- In Brussels for a series of meetings in advance of our EU Presidency, where Ireland will drive the EUās energy agenda which will expedite the deployment of renewables and secure our energy supply. Important bilateral meetings with Commissioners @DanJoergensen and @WBHoekstra
- Delighted to officially open this important project in Offaly. It will make a real difference for local schools, improve safety for all road users and support active travel. Great to see continued investment in infrastructure that helps communities grow and plan for the future.
00:00 - Great news for Fingal. The new Swords Surgical Hub will open to patients on 29 June, providing up to 10,000 day case procedures each year. A major investment in local healthcare that will improve access to treatment and help reduce pressure on our hospitals.
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The Official Opening of the N55 Corduff to South of Killydoon Scheme by the Minister for Transport Darragh OāBrien TD marked the completion of 3.7 kilometres of major road realignment between the townlands of Ballytrust and Mullahoran including the bypassing of Killydoon Village.
- Delighted to officially open the new Malahide Travel office. Congratulations to Alan & Amanda McAra. Great to see such a strong turnout of customers and stakeholders, and to be joined by Jenny Ratfer and colleagues from Aer Lingus. Wishing the team every continued success šāļø
