James Browne

We were co-authors of a letter led by the Ireland Green Building Council, the aim of which was to secure a meeting with Minister James Browne to discuss three asks: (1) Develop and implement a coordinated national framework on biodiversity and planning of the built environment,…

To highlight that the WFD is fit for purpose and must not be revised/deregulated or simplified as this directive is key to having any sustained improvements in the health of our waterways and preventing further deterioration. The letter further highlighted that we need to focus…

To impress upon the Minister the importance of taking into account the pressures on water in the upcoming RBMP

Turn climate ambition into practical delivery. Provide long-term certainty through post-2030 targets, workforce transition supports, city-level climate investment and evidence-based planning for future energy options.

Reduce the cost and complexity of decarbonisation. Make decarbonisation more practical and affordable through broader retrofit supports, stronger commercial EV incentives and faster delivery of lower-carbon public transport.

Accelerate the delivery of clean energy infrastructure - Speed up renewable generation, grid, ports, storage and enabling infrastructure delivery to strengthen energy security, reduce constraints and support Ireland’s clean energy targets.

To outline key areas for investment for Cork business with regard to sustainability in Budget 2027, including an emphasis on sustainable urban growth and development, in line with Cork's participation in the EU Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities Mission to 2030.

To outline key areas for investment for Cork business with regard to sustainability in Budget 2027, including an emphasis on sustainable urban growth and development, in line with Cork's participation in the EU Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities Mission to 2030.

To inform on the key actions needed to support the Government's national and EU obligation to protect and restore biodiversity in the built environment.

Called on the Government to withdraw the Bill before Seanad Éireann and urged Senators and all members of the Oireachtas to oppose it due to concerns over its ISDS clauses and the trade agreements it would facilitate. Also called for rejection of trade agreements containing ISDS…

Feedback to Minister on energy efficiency of public buildings

Meeting request to discuss progress on the RBMP

To secure the withdrawal of the public consultation on the proposed regulations concerning costs payable under the Planning and Development Act 2024, on the basis that the consultation process was inadequate and raised access-to-justice concerns in environmental proceedings.

For the relevant deregation to be applied to Sika deer, and the removal of Sika and Fallow deer from the list of invasive allien species, to avoid unintended consquences.

Support for new biodiversity strategies::Support for the UN SDG Programme::Funding for the Mission Cities Programme