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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 Lobbying2026-05-18

Lobbying return by Simon Communities of Ireland

Housing
Intended results

To have SCI's recommendation to increase HAP limits included

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Simon Communities of Ireland" equals CRO name "SIMON COMMUNITIES OF IRELAND" (CRO 74038) 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 Lobbying2026-05-18

Lobbying return by Simon Communities of Ireland

Justice and Equality
Intended results

To have SCI's experience included in the review of implementation of the legislation.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Simon Communities of Ireland" equals CRO name "SIMON COMMUNITIES OF IRELAND" (CRO 74038) 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 Lobbying2026-05-18

Lobbying return by Mercy Law Resource Centre CLG

Housing
Intended results

Mercy Law Resource Centre is a meeting with the Minister for Housing to discuss the report's recommendations.

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 Lobbying2026-05-18

Lobbying return by Threshold

Housing
Intended results

Inform the Minister on policies of concern to Threshold, the return of investment to the government in funding Threshold and exchange views on changes in legislation

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 Lobbying2026-05-18

Lobbying return by Perigus Energy

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To inform TDs and officials of upcoming sale of Orsted Onshore Europe (HQ in Cork) to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners and of the upcoming change of name, to ensure stakeholder awareness that the continuity of our energy infrastructure delivery and commitment to Ireland would…

Register of Lobbying2026-05-18

Lobbying return by Threshold

Housing
Intended results

To contribute to the passage of the legislation as it passed through the Oireachtas and provide feedback.

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 Lobbying2026-05-18

Lobbying return by Threshold

Housing
Intended results

To inform the DPOs of our concerns and recommendations in respect of the proposed planning exemptions for detached exterior dwellings.

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 Lobbying2026-05-18

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 Sustainable Water Network (SWAN)

Environment
Intended results

Meeting request to discuss progress on the RBMP

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Sustainable Water Network (SWAN)" has no legal form. "SUSTAINABLE WATER NETWORK (SWAN) COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 450882) 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 Lobbying2026-05-13

Lobbying return by Friends of the Irish Environment

Environment
Intended results

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.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Friends of the Irish Environment" has no legal form. "FRIENDS OF THE IRISH ENVIRONMENT COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 326985) 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.