Irish Minister Darragh O’Brien stated he could not provide a timeline for when domestic electricity tariffs would come down, amidst public concerns over energy costs.

Continuing concerns have been raised about an IT project for the Irish rail network, with Minister Darragh O’Brien acknowledging the need for a new traffic management system but expressing dissatisfaction with the project's delivery.

Minister for Energy and the Environment, Darragh O'Brien, stated that the Irish Government is 'managing appropriately' the energy use of data centres, responding to a UN report that described Ireland as a 'cautionary tale'.

Irish Fianna Fáil minister Darragh O’Brien stated that it was 'a bad mistake' and 'inappropriate' for former party TD and rugby international Jim Glennon to provide a character reference in a court case for a sex offender.

Members of the Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) have warned Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien that they require a 35-cent-per-litre reduction in fuel costs. They stated that without this support, rising fuel prices would force trucks off the road.

Irish Minister Darragh O’Brien has committed to providing substantial support after a meeting with hauliers, while the Taoiseach condemned an Israeli strike on an Iranian gas field as "utterly unacceptable."

Ireland's Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien has announced plans for a new public transport security force. This unit will operate across trains, buses, and trams and will be granted powers of arrest.

The Seanad has passed the Dublin Airport passenger cap bill, with the Government rushing to enact the law this week, as Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien warned that thousands of jobs are at risk if the bill is not approved.

Irish Minister for Energy and Transport Darragh O’Brien engaged in a conversation covering several critical issues in Ireland, including data centers, energy credits, and airport capacity caps.

Irish Minister Darragh O’Brien has admitted that the country's 2030 climate targets are 'incredibly difficult' to reach, pointing to an 'early 2030s' timeline as the emissions gap persists.

Ireland's Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien has ordered an independent review into a €36 million railway IT system project, expressing dissatisfaction with its progress and concerns over potential cost overruns.

Irish Minister Darragh O’Brien has committed to providing 'substantial supports' following a meeting with hauliers, addressing their concerns and needs.

I was one of the four in 10 people regularly freezing their ass off in town trying in vain to hail a taxi last December.

Ireland's Minister for Transport, Darragh O’Brien, is seeking to waive pre-legislative scrutiny on a new Bill aimed at establishing a State agency for the MetroLink project.

Irish Energy Minister Darragh O’Brien has indicated that an extension to petrol and diesel excise cuts is being considered, stating that 'nothing is off the table' ahead of budget talks, though he suggested income-tax cuts might be more effective.

Irish Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien has pledged that the Metrolink project will avoid the soaring costs seen in previous major infrastructure projects. He also announced plans to introduce grants for solar storage batteries to help households reduce their energy bills.

Ireland's Energy Minister Darragh O’Brien has warned of a potential 4 to 9% increase in electricity costs this summer, attributing the possible hike to the conflict in the Middle East, while also calling for greater transparency on pricing.

Energy Minister Darragh O’Brien said government advice on conserving energy will be delivered in the coming weeks.

Dublin's Lord Mayor, Ray McAdam, has urged Climate and Energy Minister Darragh O’Brien to prioritize legislation addressing restrictions in Ireland’s private wires rules, aiming to facilitate inner-city EV charging.