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Darragh O'Brien (08/07/2014 in Malahide) is an Irish Politician who is currently a member of the Irish Upper House (Seanad Eireann).  
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Darragh O'Brien was born on the 8th of July 1974. He is an Irish Politician who is currently a member of the Irish Upper House (Seanad Eireann).  
  
 
==  Political Career ==  
 
==  Political Career ==  
O'Brien is a member of the Irish Fianna Fail Party. His first role in politics was a seat on the Fingall County Council. He became a Teachta Dala (TD) in 2007, in which he was chosen to represent the Dublin North Constituency. During his role as a TD, he was placed on a number of committees. He was Vice Chair of Public Accounts committee as well as a Member of the Select Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights. He also served on the front bench as a spokesperson for sport. In March 2011 he was elected to the Irish Upper House in which he is the leader of the opposition. He is currently campaigning on a number of local issues, which include campaigning against government cuts to smaller schools and keeping the Garda stations open.  
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O'Brien is a member of the Irish Fianna Fail Party. His first role in politics was a seat on the Fingall County Council. He became a Teachta Dala (TD) in 2007, in which he was chosen to represent the Dublin North Constituency. During his role as a TD, he was placed on a number of committees. He was Vice Chair of Public Accounts committee as well as a Member of the Select Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights. He also served on the front bench as a spokesperson for sport. In March 2011 he was elected to the Irish Upper House in which he is the leader of the opposition. He is currently campaigning on a number of local issues, which include campaigning against government cuts to smaller schools and keeping the Garda stations open.
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==  Notable Works  ==
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He led in the acquiring of €1.2m which was spent on improvements and refurbishment of local schools since 2007. Additionally, he led in the St Cronan’s Senior NS - Grants Awarded initiative as well as developments such as the Gaelscoil Bhrian Boroimhe - new 16-classroom school building under way.
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==  External Links  ==
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[http://www.darraghobrien.ie/index.php/Home/My-Bio Darragh O'Brien Bio]
  
==  Education  ==
 
He worked in the Financial services for 15 years before entering politics. 
 
  
==  External Links  ==
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[[Category: Irish Parliamentarians - Dáil Éireann]]
[http://www.darraghobrien.ie/index.php/Home/My-Bio Darragh O'Brien Bio]
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[[Category: Irish Parliamentarians - Seanad Éireann‎]]

Latest revision as of 10:58, 10 June 2015

Darragh O'Brien was born on the 8th of July 1974. He is an Irish Politician who is currently a member of the Irish Upper House (Seanad Eireann).

Political Career[edit]

O'Brien is a member of the Irish Fianna Fail Party. His first role in politics was a seat on the Fingall County Council. He became a Teachta Dala (TD) in 2007, in which he was chosen to represent the Dublin North Constituency. During his role as a TD, he was placed on a number of committees. He was Vice Chair of Public Accounts committee as well as a Member of the Select Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights. He also served on the front bench as a spokesperson for sport. In March 2011 he was elected to the Irish Upper House in which he is the leader of the opposition. He is currently campaigning on a number of local issues, which include campaigning against government cuts to smaller schools and keeping the Garda stations open.

Notable Works[edit]

He led in the acquiring of €1.2m which was spent on improvements and refurbishment of local schools since 2007. Additionally, he led in the St Cronan’s Senior NS - Grants Awarded initiative as well as developments such as the Gaelscoil Bhrian Boroimhe - new 16-classroom school building under way.

External Links[edit]

Darragh O'Brien Bio