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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

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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 Lobbying2026-05-18

Lobbying return by Mercy Law Resource Centre CLG

Housing
Intended results

Seeking introduction of amendments to law and policy to assist victim survivors of domestic violence in accessing housing. Sought amendments to guidance for local authorities on dealing with victim-survivors of domestic violence; sought increased training of local authority…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Mercy Law Resource Centre CLG" equals CRO name "MERCY LAW RESOURCE CENTRE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 471072) 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 Lobbying2026-05-15

Lobbying return by Focus Ireland

Housing
Intended results

To influence housing and homelessness policy and funding through advocacy for enhanced supports, including increases to HAP, strengthened prevention measures, and the expansion of Housing First, and to inform Government decision-making through direct engagement with Designated…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Focus Ireland" has no legal form. "FOCUS IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 106149) 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 Lobbying2026-05-15

Lobbying return by Focus Ireland

Housing
Intended results

To influence housing and homelessness policy and funding by advocating for enhanced supports, prevention measures, and expansion of Housing First, and to inform Government decision-making through engagement with Designated Public Officials

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Focus Ireland" has no legal form. "FOCUS IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 106149) 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 Lobbying2026-05-12

Lobbying return by Túath Housing Association

Housing
Intended results

Official opening of Rath Rua, Portlaoise with attendance of Cathaoirlech Barry Walsh and Minister for Housing, James Browne TD on 13 January 2026.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Túath Housing Association" equals CRO name "TUATH HOUSING ASSOCIATION" (CRO 326944) 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 Lobbying2026-05-12

Lobbying return by Túath Housing Association

Housing
Intended results

Minister for Housing, TD James Browne and Mayor of SDCC, Cllr Pamela Kearns to attend the official sod turning of Garter's Lane in Saggart, Co. Dublin on 18 February 2026.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Túath Housing Association" equals CRO name "TUATH HOUSING ASSOCIATION" (CRO 326944) 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 Lobbying2026-05-12

Lobbying return by Túath Housing Association

Housing
Intended results

Minister for Housing, James Browne TD and Mayor of SDCC, Cllr Pamela Kearns to attend the topping out of St. Helen's Plaza, Dublin on 18 February 2026

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Túath Housing Association" equals CRO name "TUATH HOUSING ASSOCIATION" (CRO 326944) 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 Lobbying2026-05-12

Lobbying return by iCare Housing CLG

Housing
Intended results

Seeking engagement from the Department on potential opportunities for new rental models

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "iCare Housing CLG" equals CRO name "ICARE HOUSING COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 591190) 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 Lobbying2026-05-12

Lobbying return by DNG Group Ltd.

Housing
Intended results

Proposed changes re rental sector reforms for small and large landlords.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "DNG Group Ltd." equals CRO name "DNG GROUP LIMITED" (CRO 627687) 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 Lobbying2026-05-11

Lobbying return by Hardware Association Ireland

Housing
Intended results

To widen the participation in the uptake of the grant

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Hardware Association Ireland" equals CRO name "HARDWARE ASSOCIATION IRELAND" (CRO 124104) 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 Lobbying2026-05-07

Lobbying return by Cormac McKay

Housing
Intended results

To seriously tackle the issue of getting vacant property back into habitability by Involving those currently on the housing waiting list, to contribute to the refurbishment of those properties and all newly constructed housing stock, for them to contribute, as you continue to…

Register of Lobbying2026-05-05

Lobbying return by Fold Ireland

Housing
Intended results

To attend the conference. Fold Housing CEO also spoke at one of the workshops which was on Strengthening AHB Delivery: Data, Discipline, and Scalable Processes.

Register of Lobbying2026-04-29

Lobbying return by RIAI

Housing
Intended results

To secure Government action to introduce statutory protection of the title “Architectural Technologist,” ensure appropriate regulation of the profession within the built‑environment sector, and provide clarity for consumers, employers, and public bodies regarding the competence…

Register of Lobbying2026-02-23

Lobbying return by Túath Housing Association

Housing
Intended results

Launch Tuath ESG report at first Passive House development being occupied

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Túath Housing Association" equals CRO name "TUATH HOUSING ASSOCIATION" (CRO 326944) 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.