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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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AreaAll 2150Health 314Housing 297Justice and Equality 216Agriculture 169Finance 136Budgetary matters 85Economic Development and Industry 83Taxation 81Environment 78Energy and Natural Resources 77Education and Training 67Children and Youth Affairs 58Local Government 55EU Affairs 52Community 48Development and Zoning 41Employment 35Tourism 35Public Expenditure and Reform 31Transport 31Social Protection 28Communications 24Foreign Affairs 21Trade 19Banking and Financial Institutions 18Arts 16Sports and Recreation 14Heritage 8Marine 6Food 4Defence 2Gaeltacht 1
YearAll 21502026 4242025 5262024 2692023 1642022 1332021 1032020 1252019 1032018 1072017 1212016 75
Register of Lobbying2026-09-17

Lobbying return by Age & Opportunity

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Positive influence for older people on allocation and priorities of funding across a range of issues including an Independent Commissioner for Older People, tackling loneliness and isolation and the delivery of a Statutory Homecare Scheme.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Age & Opportunity" equals CRO name "AGE AND OPPORTUNITY" (CRO 284318) 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 Lobbying2026-09-17

Lobbying return by Threshold

Housing
Intended results

Have the Minister speak at Threshold's 2025 annual report launch.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Threshold" equals CRO name "THRESHOLD" (CRO 70660) 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 Lobbying2026-09-17

Lobbying return by Threshold

Housing
Intended results

Have Minster speak at conference.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Threshold" equals CRO name "THRESHOLD" (CRO 70660) 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 Lobbying2026-09-17

Lobbying return by Threshold

Housing
Intended results

Set out our concerns about the Bill and future amendments, make recommendations and seek an opportunity to discuss these.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Threshold" equals CRO name "THRESHOLD" (CRO 70660) 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 Lobbying2026-09-17

Lobbying return by Respond

Housing
Intended results

Key priorities to be identified and addressed in Budget 2027

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Respond" equals CRO name "RESPOND" (CRO 90576) 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 Lobbying2026-09-15

Lobbying return by Focus Ireland

Housing
Intended results

Ensure the provisions of Misc Provisions Act do not impact people who are homeless

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 Lobbying2026-09-14

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Housing
Intended results

To welcome the launch of the Draft Sustainable Rural and Gaeltacht Housing National Planning Statement as a positive step for rural Ireland.::To highlight that excessive planning restrictions that prevent access to housing have become one of the main barriers facing young people…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-14

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Agriculture
Intended results

To accept an invitation from the Taoiseach to attend the NED 26 event.::To take part in discussions about building resilient public finances.::To take part in in discussions about maximising the impact of public spending.::To take park in discussions regarding decarbonisation,…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-14

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Agriculture
Intended results

To meet with local farmers and discuss the impact the drought has had on their farms.::To attend a meeting with the Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine and other farm organisations to discuss the ongoing impact of the current drought on farms.::To emphasise that IFA…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-14

Lobbying return by Montague Communications Ltd

Housing
Intended results

Implementation of Interim Remediation Scheme, development of the Fire Detection and Alarm System Initiative, the rollout of Retrospective Payments and the passing of legislation to underpin the defects remediation scheme.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Montague Communications Ltd" equals CRO name "MONTAGUE COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED" (CRO 297660) 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 Lobbying2026-09-14

Lobbying return by Construction Defects Alliance

Housing
Intended results

Implementation of Interim Remediation Scheme; development of the Fire Detection and Alarm System Initiative, the rollout of Retrospective Payments Pathfinders and the passage of legislation to underpin the defects remediation scheme.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-14

Lobbying return by Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber

Employment
Intended results

Greater access to practical training and skills supports for SMEs and measures to strengthen the ability of regional businesses to recruit, develop and retain the workforce required for growth.Utilize National Training Fund more effectively.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-14

Lobbying return by Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Measures to reduce the cumulative cost burden on SMEs, support business competitiveness and investment, and ensure the impact of new costs and regulatory requirements on small and regional businesses is considered.