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Darragh O'Brien

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🚉🌎⚡️Minister for Transport & Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment | TD for Dublin Fingal East. Gaeilge agus fáilte.

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The first Water Refill Station is now live at Malahide DART Station! This is a brilliant initiative to reduce plastic waste and provide clean, fresh water to commuters across the country🚰🚆@deptcee An Roinn Iompair - Department of Transport

The first Water Refill Station is now live at Malahide DART Station! This is a brilliant initiative to reduce plastic waste and provide clean, fresh water to commuters across the country🚰🚆@deptcee An Roinn Iompair - Department of Transport

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What a start to #GE24! 🚪😬 You never know what will happen when you knock on a door……..

What a start to #GE24! 🚪😬 You never know what will happen when you knock on a door……..

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From July 1st, EV drivers can opt for a green flash on their licence plate — a great move to help drive the transition. Thanks to SIMI, Revenue, and Dept of Finance for the collaboration 🚗⚡🇮🇪 Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

From July 1st, EV drivers can opt for a green flash on their licence plate — a great move to help drive the transition. Thanks to SIMI, Revenue, and Dept of Finance for the collaboration 🚗⚡🇮🇪 Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

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🚇A major milestone for MetroLink today. The tender issued for trains, tracks and stations. A 25-year contract, with works starting this August/September. Fully funded by Government and we’re committed to delivering it

🚇A major milestone for MetroLink today. The tender issued for trains, tracks and stations. A 25-year contract, with works starting this August/September. Fully funded by Government and we’re committed to delivering it

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Good news for commuters, from Monday April 20th, a new early morning service will run from Drogheda to Dublin Connolly, serving Donabate and Malahide. Train departs Drogheda at 6.05am and arrives in Dublin at 7:09am.

Good news for commuters, from Monday April 20th, a new early morning service will run from Drogheda to Dublin Connolly, serving Donabate and Malahide. Train departs Drogheda at 6.05am and arrives in Dublin at 7:09am.

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New lifts at Clongriffin Station will open on December 15th, delivering long-awaited step-free access for commuters. A major boost for accessibility in the area and a great day for the local community and coastal rail users🚆♿

New lifts at Clongriffin Station will open on December 15th, delivering long-awaited step-free access for commuters. A major boost for accessibility in the area and a great day for the local community and coastal rail users🚆♿

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139,084 просмотров • 6 месяцев назад

🚨🏌️‍♂️ Big news this morning! ⛳️Cabinet has confirmed support for The Open to be hosted at Portmarnock Golf Club Portmarnock Golf Club , making history as the first time this prestigious event is hosted outside Britain or Northern Ireland! 🇮🇪 A huge €35-45 million investment for the area!

🚨🏌️‍♂️ Big news this morning! ⛳️Cabinet has confirmed support for The Open to be hosted at Portmarnock Golf Club Portmarnock Golf Club , making history as the first time this prestigious event is hosted outside Britain or Northern Ireland! 🇮🇪 A huge €35-45 million investment for the area!

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Today we decided to draft legislation to remove the Dublin Airport passenger cap. This will be done in a balanced way, listening to local communities while supporting jobs, connectivity and Ireland’s role as an island nation 🌍✈️

Today we decided to draft legislation to remove the Dublin Airport passenger cap. This will be done in a balanced way, listening to local communities while supporting jobs, connectivity and Ireland’s role as an island nation 🌍✈️

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Over 1.6 billion bottles and cans returned in just over a year through the Deposit Return Scheme. A huge success! Great to visit Londis in Malahide and thank the team for making it happen. Let’s keep the momentum going♻️🇮🇪

Over 1.6 billion bottles and cans returned in just over a year through the Deposit Return Scheme. A huge success! Great to visit Londis in Malahide and thank the team for making it happen. Let’s keep the momentum going♻️🇮🇪

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What an incredible experience visiting the Christ the Redeemer statue, a true global landmark, and then seeing it illuminated in green for St Patrick’s Day to celebrate the growing friendship and economic ties between Brazil and Ireland. A really special moment to witness 🇮🇪🇧🇷

What an incredible experience visiting the Christ the Redeemer statue, a true global landmark, and then seeing it illuminated in green for St Patrick’s Day to celebrate the growing friendship and economic ties between Brazil and Ireland. A really special moment to witness 🇮🇪🇧🇷

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Attended an emergency meeting of EU Energy Ministers to address rising energy costs and supply. Strong agreement to work together, accelerate renewables and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Further measures will follow at EU level in the coming weeks ⚡️

Attended an emergency meeting of EU Energy Ministers to address rising energy costs and supply. Strong agreement to work together, accelerate renewables and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Further measures will follow at EU level in the coming weeks ⚡️

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Cabinet has approved the proposal to draft legislation removing the Dublin Airport cap. The airport is vital national infrastructure supporting tens of thousands of jobs and Ireland’s global connectivity. Time to move forward and get this done✈️

Cabinet has approved the proposal to draft legislation removing the Dublin Airport cap. The airport is vital national infrastructure supporting tens of thousands of jobs and Ireland’s global connectivity. Time to move forward and get this done✈️

Darragh O'Brien

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Over 40% of Ireland’s electricity now comes from renewables, with wind playing a vital role. Great to address 700+ delegates at Wind Energy Ireland today on accelerating clean, affordable and energy-independent power for our future 🌬️⚡️

Over 40% of Ireland’s electricity now comes from renewables, with wind playing a vital role. Great to address 700+ delegates at Wind Energy Ireland today on accelerating clean, affordable and energy-independent power for our future 🌬️⚡️

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Government is bringing forward further supports to help people and businesses through the energy crisis, including additional excise cuts and targeted support for haulage and coach operators. This €750m package is focused on easing pressure across the economy

Government is bringing forward further supports to help people and businesses through the energy crisis, including additional excise cuts and targeted support for haulage and coach operators. This €750m package is focused on easing pressure across the economy

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I’m delighted to today announce €633 million for nations roads. This will protect and renew our existing road network and progress major new road projects. This will improve regional connectivity, support economic development and remove traffic from towns and communities.

I’m delighted to today announce €633 million for nations roads. This will protect and renew our existing road network and progress major new road projects. This will improve regional connectivity, support economic development and remove traffic from towns and communities.

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Great news on MetroLink. The mediation process has worked and the judicial review has been withdrawn. We’re now full steam ahead to tender and deliver this transformative project for North Dublin, Dublin city and the wider region.

Great news on MetroLink. The mediation process has worked and the judicial review has been withdrawn. We’re now full steam ahead to tender and deliver this transformative project for North Dublin, Dublin city and the wider region.

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A really positive milestone reached — over 200,000 electric vehicles now on Irish roads. The target for the end of 2025 was 195,000 so we are now 7,000 ahead. Clear progress in decarbonising transport, with strong take-up of the supports in place.

A really positive milestone reached — over 200,000 electric vehicles now on Irish roads. The target for the end of 2025 was 195,000 so we are now 7,000 ahead. Clear progress in decarbonising transport, with strong take-up of the supports in place.

Darragh O'Brien

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MetroLink is happening! With MetroLink CEO Sean Sweeney at the R132 in Swords, works underway to improve active travel links will allow MetroLink works to proceed. Planning is now in place and procurement beginning for MetroLink, this transformative project is moving ahead 🚆

MetroLink is happening! With MetroLink CEO Sean Sweeney at the R132 in Swords, works underway to improve active travel links will allow MetroLink works to proceed. Planning is now in place and procurement beginning for MetroLink, this transformative project is moving ahead 🚆

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MetroLink will be transformative for North Dublin, the wider region and the whole country. It will transport up to 20,000 passengers per hour per direction. It will be a rapid 20-minute journey from Dublin Airport to the city centre.

MetroLink will be transformative for North Dublin, the wider region and the whole country. It will transport up to 20,000 passengers per hour per direction. It will be a rapid 20-minute journey from Dublin Airport to the city centre.

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Great to be in Ennis to open the new Banner Plaza, creating 120 jobs in Clare. A €20m+ investment by a fantastic Irish business. Well done to Pat, Úna and all the team at Supermac’s on this achievement 🇮🇪

Great to be in Ennis to open the new Banner Plaza, creating 120 jobs in Clare. A €20m+ investment by a fantastic Irish business. Well done to Pat, Úna and all the team at Supermac’s on this achievement 🇮🇪

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🚊A quick update on progress with MetroLink.

🚊A quick update on progress with MetroLink.

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Testing new DART carriages at Fairview depot today as part of a €670m investment in our rail fleet. Fully accessible, higher capacity trains will enter service from Q1 2027, extending DART services on the Northern Line as far as Drogheda.

Testing new DART carriages at Fairview depot today as part of a €670m investment in our rail fleet. Fully accessible, higher capacity trains will enter service from Q1 2027, extending DART services on the Northern Line as far as Drogheda.

Darragh O'Brien

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