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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 526Housing 117Finance 59Justice and Equality 39Health 37Economic Development and Industry 31Energy and Natural Resources 29Environment 25Taxation 23Community 16Education and Training 16Children and Youth Affairs 15Budgetary matters 14Development and Zoning 11Local Government 10Tourism 10Agriculture 9Banking and Financial Institutions 9Employment 8Social Protection 8Trade 8Public Expenditure and Reform 7Transport 7Arts 4Heritage 4Communications 2Foreign Affairs 2Sports and Recreation 2Defence 1EU Affairs 1Food 1Marine 1
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Register of Lobbying2025-05-20

Lobbying return by Waterford Chamber of Commerce

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Inform Ministers of ongoing Waterford Chamber events.::Request the Ministers to engage with the Waterford business community.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Waterford Chamber of Commerce" equals CRO name "WATERFORD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE" (CRO 130123) 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 Lobbying2025-05-20

Lobbying return by National LGBT Federation

Justice and Equality
Intended results

To highlight the need for updated hate speech legislation, a ban on conversion practices and improved Trans healthcare to be included in the Programme for Government.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "National LGBT Federation" has no legal form. "NATIONAL LGBT FEDERATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 322162) 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 Lobbying2025-05-20

Lobbying return by Engineers Ireland

Local Government
Intended results

To ensure the retention of a minimum of level 8 NFQ, or equivalent, as the minimum requirement for engineering qualifications in local government::To ensure the Government appropriately considers MMC in its approach to housing delivery.::To ensure that the operation a new…

Register of Lobbying2025-05-20

Lobbying return by Irish Funds Industry Association CLG

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To discuss the Domestic and EU Legislative Agenda and share key priorities to enhance the competitiveness of the Irish Funds Industry

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Funds Industry Association CLG" equals CRO name "IRISH FUNDS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 339784) 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 Lobbying2025-05-20

Lobbying return by Evara Developments Limited

Development and Zoning
Intended results

Request to Minister to take urgent action on policies to activate and accelerate housing supply and to address planning and infrastructure delivery bottlenecks

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Evara Developments Limited" equals CRO name "EVARA Developments LIMITED" (CRO 656280) 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 Lobbying2025-05-19

Lobbying return by Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland

Housing
Intended results

A letter of congratulations was sent to Minister Browne as Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage. Introducing our work at the Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland and seeking a meeting to outline barriers to the efficient and sustainable delivery of…

Register of Lobbying2025-05-19

Lobbying return by Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland

Housing
Intended results

Agreement that bodies such as the HFA and LDA would adopt standard conditions of engagement when engaging consulting engineers directly or indirectly

Register of Lobbying2025-05-19

Lobbying return by Uisce Éireann

Budgetary matters
Intended results

To inform on key issues for Uisce Eireann and seek support for funding of major projects.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Uisce Éireann" equals CRO name "UISCE ÉIREANN" (CRO 530363) 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 Lobbying2025-05-19

Lobbying return by Wind Energy Ireland

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Implementation of the recommendations set out in the report, Protecting Consumers, which is available online here: https://windenergyireland.com/images/files/241008-future-onshore-wind-study-report-f1-20250423.pdf

Register of Lobbying2025-05-19

Lobbying return by Nursing Homes Ireland

Health
Intended results

For Verona Murphy TD and Minister James Browne to attend Oakfield Nursing Home in Wexford on National Arts in Nursing Homes Day, Oakfield will host a series of special arts activities and events, giving residents the opportunity to showcase their creativity and celebrate the…

Register of Lobbying2025-05-19

Lobbying return by CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

To secure specific commitments for children and young people in the next programme for government in the areas of child poverty, education, education welfare officers, online safety and child protection and welfare.

Register of Lobbying2025-05-19

Lobbying return by Vintners' Federation of Ireland

Trade
Intended results

As there has been a significant decline (20%) in cruiser traffic on the Shannon since 2018 any new charges or levies will impact negatively on our members and other tourism businesses in small towns and villages along the waterways. We call on the Minister to instigate an…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Vintners' Federation of Ireland" has no legal form. "VINTNERS' FEDERATION OF IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 112132) 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 Lobbying2025-05-19

Lobbying return by The Presbyterian Church in Ireland

Housing
Intended results

For the Minster to respond to the email and provide an update on the defective block crisis and offer to meet with us in person so we can discuss the impact that it is having on members of the public and churches. ::Explain the practical consequences of the amendments made to…