Darragh O’Brien

Why international firm Corio withdrew from plans for Sceirde Rocks wind farm off Connemara’s coast

Emerging technology, harsh marine conditions and cost pose challenges, but big offshore projects can be done, say experts

Airbnb and other letting platforms could face millions of euro in fines in Ireland under new rules

Regulations creating new register for short-term lets could come into effect in 2026

Shannon Airport capacity touted as alternative amid airline concerns over Dublin cap

Department of Transport highlights runway length, proximity to Wild Atlantic Way and 2.5 hour drive to capital

The ‘foot may be coming off the action pedal’: Climate plan fails to build on ambition

Government’s delayed 2025 initiative is arguably lacking fresh actions and policies

Tax discs to be abolished for Irish motorists as number plate technology takes over

New Bill will end a century of paper discs. Cabinet also approves publication of Climate Action Plan 2025, after hitting only two-thirds of targets in 2024

Measures in 2025 climate plan will be at centre of social and economic development, Government says

But campaigners criticise proposals as ‘largely ignoring data-centre growth and reliance on fossil-fuels’

Ireland’s main tariff response is ‘putting everything’ into EU-US deal, Minister says

Peter Burke outlined a 16-point plan to improve competitiveness including Ceta progress

Final report into ‘Grace’ abuse allegations due to be published on Tuesday

Darragh O’Brien to bring forward delayed climate action plan for this year including retrofitting allocation of almost €550m

Officials warned of ‘uncertainty’ in housing completions outlook

Internal Department of Housing report set out 10 selected 2024 forecasts, with all but two below 40,000

Luas Cork mapped: Preferred route for €2bn project unveiled

Proposed line from Ballincollig to Mahon would feature 25 stops and connect key destinations along the route

Meeting with Minister sought over Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company pensions ‘injustice’

Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien asked to facilitate meeting to resolve alleged disparity affecting cohort of retirees

Power grid to be strengthened against storm threat

ESB networks to improve surveying, hazard removal and forestry management

Minister seeks AG’s advice on Dublin airport passenger cap

O’Brien says he had ‘positive’ talks with US airlines group as Government says it is committed to ending 32m passenger limit

Court suspends Dublin Airport passenger cap beyond summer

Ruling follows referral of key issues to Europe last year and will remain in place until case is ultimately decided

Darragh O’Brien falls into the urgency trap at Dublin Airport

Passenger cap is not a more important problem than housing or critical infrastructure

Aer Lingus proposes ‘legislative approach’ to solve Dublin Airport passenger cap

Airline’s suggestions for dealing with the issue said to be unconnected to possible legislation for lifting cap

Legislation being examined as way to deal with Dublin Airport cap ‘once and for all’

Potential for EU-US trade war has added to need for action on passenger cap

Leo Varadkar recalls grandfather’s death as he welcomes new law aimed at keeping disqualified drivers off roads

Technology problems mean not all of the new legislation can be enacted on Monday

Taoiseach insists Government and Dáil are ‘working’ despite ‘unacceptable’ scenes

Darragh O’Brien says he hopes next week’s confidence vote in Ceann Comhairle will mark end of speaking rights row

Dublin Airport cap at risk of being dragged into US trade tensions

American carrier group Airlines for America to meet Government officials to discuss contentious limit

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