# Darragh O’Brien

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Complete Ban of Sale of Scramblers Not Ruled Out as Cabinet Approve Grace's Law - 05/02/2026

The complete ban of sale of scramblers to the general public has not been ruled out, as the Roads Safety Minister said “all issues” are being looked at. Proposals to implement an outright ban on scrambler use in public places, including roads, was approved by Cabinet yesterday Taoiseach Micheál Mar…

Week 7 - Tuesday

Flood zoning concerns raised — Offaly Cathaoirleach John Leahy responds after new figures show hundreds of flood-prone sites were zoned for development nationwide, with warnings that climate-driven rainfall is increasing risks. SNA cuts spark parent anger — Ballybrittas mum Aisling Donoher says h…

Update as fuel protests continue to cause commuter disruption

Barry Lenihan, Reporter, Minister Darragh O’Brien, Minister for transport, Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment, Blake Boland, Dublin bus and Owen Reidy, General Secretary, ICTU.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Energy prices could jump by 4% to 9% due to war in the Middle East

Energy Minister Darragh O’Brien has warned that war in the Middle East could see energy prices jump by 4 to 9 percent and that the situation remains very volatile.  In the UK they are now looking at ways to break the link between the cost of electricity and gas prices so is it time we did the same?…

Ministers Sign Off on Final Details of Fuel Support Schemes for Hauliers and Farmers - 28/04/2026

Details of the peace deal that ended the fuel protests will be brought to Cabinet today. Agriculture Minister Martin Heydon will be bringing further details of the €100 million Fuel Subsidy Support Scheme, including how it will be rolled out. Payments will cover the months from March this year up t…

EPA report says Ireland will significantly exceed its greenhouse gas emission targets for 2030

Minister Darragh O’Brien, Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment Minister for Transport, TD for Dublin Fingal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#849 Why Is the ESB Boss Getting Richer as Customers Get Poorer?

Niall speaks to Independent Ireland TD Ken O’Flynn about the Government approved decision to award ESB chief executive Paddy Hayes a pay increase of almost €92,000, bringing his annual salary to €410,000. The increase of 29 per cent was approved by Public Expenditure Minister Jack Chambers followin…

Futureproof Clare’s Open Letter To Minister Darragh O'Brien: Ban LNG terminals In Ireland

A proposed liquefied natural gas terminal in Co. Clare is at the centre of renewed debate about Ireland’s energy security, climate commitments and future energy policy.    Futureproof Clare is among the groups and individuals who have signed an open letter to Minister Darragh O’Brien, calling on th…