Age, Biography and Wiki
Darragh O'Brien was born on 8 July, 1974 in Malahide, Dublin, Ireland, is an Irish Fianna Fáil politician (b. 1974). Discover Darragh O'Brien's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 49 years old?
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49 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
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8 July, 1974 |
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8 July |
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Malahide, Dublin, Ireland |
| Nationality |
Ireland
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Darragh O'Brien Height, Weight & Measurements
At 49 years old, Darragh O'Brien height not available right now. We will update Darragh O'Brien's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Darragh O'Brien's Wife?
His wife is Susan Maxwell (m. 2007)
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Susan Maxwell (m. 2007) |
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Darragh O'Brien Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Darragh O'Brien worth at the age of 49 years old? Darragh O'Brien’s income source is mostly from being a successful Politician. He is from Ireland. We have estimated Darragh O'Brien's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Under Review |
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Pending |
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Under Review |
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Politician |
Darragh O'Brien Social Network
Timeline
He was vice-chair of Public Accounts committee, Convenor on Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs during the 30th Dáil.
He was also a member of Select Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights.
Darragh O'Brien (born 8 July 1974) is an Irish Fianna Fáil politician who has served as Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage since June 2020.
He was co-opted to a seat on Fingal County Council in March 2004.
He was then elected to Fingal County Council on his own right at the 2004 local elections.
O'Brien was first elected to Dáil Éireann at the 2007 general election.
He previously served as a Senator for the Labour Panel from 2011 to 2016.
He was born and raised in Malahide, County Dublin, where he is an active member of St. Sylvesters GAA club, Malahide United F.C. and Malahide Rugby Club.
As a child, O'Brien attended Pope John Paul II National Catholic School and then Malahide Community School (Pobalscoil Íosa).
He is one of six children.
His brother Eoghan O'Brien is a Fingal County Councillor, representing the Howth-Malahide local electoral area.
Before entering politics, he worked in the Pensions sector with Friends First Assurance Company.
He lives in Malahide with his wife and daughter.
O'Brien was appointed to the Fianna Fáil frontbench as Spokesperson for Sport in January 2011.
He lost his seat in the 2011 general election, being deemed not elected on the 7th and final count.
He was nominated by the Taoiseach Brian Cowen to the 23rd Seanad on 3 March 2011.
He was elected to the 24th Seanad as a Senator for the Labour Panel in April 2011.
He was the Fianna Fáil Seanad leader and Spokesperson on Finance from 2011 to 2016.
He has been a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Dublin Fingal constituency since the 2016 general election, and previously from 2007 to 2011 for the Dublin North constituency.
He returned to the Dáil at the general election in February 2016, winning a seat in the new Dublin Fingal constituency.
He was the Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Housing, Planning and Local Government until his appointment as Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage in June 2020.
O'Brien was re-elected at the general election in February 2020.
As part of the coalition government, O'Brien was appointed Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage by Taoiseach Micheál Martin on 27 June 2020.
In his time as Minister for Housing, O’Brien presided over what has been described as "the worst housing crisis in over 40 years" by Fr. Peter McVerry of the Peter McVerry Trust, a national housing and homeless charity committed to reducing homelessness and the harm caused by substance misuse and social disadvantage.
After a motion of no confidence against O'Brien four days prior, which was defeated, he was re-appointed to the same position following Leo Varadkar's appointment as Taoiseach on 17 December 2022.
In June 2023, O'Brien was appointed as Fianna Fáil's director of European elections for the 2024 European Parliament elections.
