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Politician · TD · 34th Dáil

James Browne

Fianna Fáil

Constituency / panel
Wexford
Membership
2024-11-29 → current
Office
Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage (2025-01-23 → current)
2
Declared items
0
CRO-matched interests
0
Awards to declared companies
2150
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
1
SIPO donation records
410 of 422 divisions
97%
Vote participation

Lobbying returns

Returns filed on the Register of Lobbying, newest first, with the policy area and intended results as the lobbyist published them.

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Register of Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To propose the introduction of a min 50% capital grant for development of farmer owned farm scale biogas plants – financed through Infrastructure and Climate and Nature Fund (ICNF) and or/feed in tariff.::To propose the immediate introduction of Renewable Heat Obligation…

Register of Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To propose substantial investment into the national electricity network to ensure the national grid is fit for purpose. With the added complexity of two-way energy travel at more grid connection points in recent and future years, along with increasing demand from Ireland's…

Register of Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To propose the introduction of a minimum 50% capital grant for the development of farmer owned and operated farm scale biogas plants with finance to be provided through the Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund (ICNF)

Register of Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To propose that a dedicated farmer category is established within SRESS to reflect the distinct constraints faced by the agricultural sector and increase the level of feed-in tariffs to make farm-based projects financially viable and attractive.::To propose an increase in SRESS…

Register of Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To propose that the budget for this programme is maintained and enhanced over the next few years.::To propose that the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) better promotes the scheme to increase the uptake of the SSRH in the agriculture sector.::To propose that the…

Register of Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Ibec

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Government should cover the non-domestic water tariff increase for 2025/26

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Ibec" has no legal form. "IBEC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 8706) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.

Register of Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by SSE plc

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Policy discussion and support to deliver a net zero energy system and encourage clean energy investment, including: Empowering homes and businesses to decarbonise; accelerating renewable energy growth; developing the necessary infrastructure for the electrification of society;…

Register of Lobbying2025-09-16

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To propose that the current cap on grant aid based on on-farm energy usage should be removed. Many farms with low electricity consumption have large shed space ideal for solar installations. Allowing these farmers to install systems beyond their own usage and export surplus…

Register of Lobbying2025-09-16

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To advance progress on offshore renewable energy in the Cork region in Budget 2026, including port infrastructure investment and support for industry to ensure Ireland meets its ambitious climate targets.

Register of Lobbying2025-05-21

Lobbying return by Friends of the Earth

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Request meeting with party spokespeople on transposition of EU EPBD and invited to stakeholder workshop on topic::Ensuring EPBD is transposed early and effectively

Register of Lobbying2025-05-21

Lobbying return by Friends of the Earth

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Secure commitments in Programme for Government to implement joint civil society campaign demands on energy poverty, as well as FoE campaign demands re climate and data centres

Register of Lobbying2025-05-21

Lobbying return by SSE plc

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Provide feedback by way of consultation response on the Review of Building Regulations Technical Guidance Document L and F (Implementation of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive). SSE’s response highlighted the significant cost impacts and impacts to current retrofit…

Register of Lobbying2025-05-21

Lobbying return by EDF Renewables Ireland Limited

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Secure a meeting with the relevant DPO

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "EDF Renewables Ireland Limited" equals CRO name "EDF RENEWABLES IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 659883) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.

Register of Lobbying2025-05-21

Lobbying return by Statkraft Ireland Limited

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To secure a meeting with newly appointed Ministers to brief them on Statkraft activities and to promote the renewable energy sector

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Statkraft Ireland Limited" equals CRO name "STATKRAFT IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 487313) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.