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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 Lobbying2025-09-16

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Transport
Intended results

To call for progress on key transport projects in the Cork region and further afield in the context of Budget 2026, including regional connectivity via Cork Airport and the Port of Cork, strategic rail links and the Cork Area Commuter Rail Programme, as well as progress on…

Register of Lobbying2025-09-16

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To advance progress on offshore renewable energy in the Cork region in Budget 2026, including port infrastructure investment and support for industry to ensure Ireland meets its ambitious climate targets.

Register of Lobbying2025-09-16

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Tourism
Intended results

To highlight the importance of support for regional tourism and tourism bodies in Budget 2026, including the enhancement of public realm spaces and connectivity to support regional economies in attracting tourists.

Register of Lobbying2025-09-16

Lobbying return by Merchants QuayIreland Ltd

Community
Intended results

Continuation/expansion of services for those experiencing homelessness, addiction and mental ill health put in place during pandemic as well as an extension of gender based services and increases in budget funding.

Register of Lobbying2025-09-15

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Agriculture
Intended results

That the Government must redouble its efforts to lobby for the retention of the Derogation, honour its commitments on nutrient storage, and continue to focus on improving water quality from all sources.::To seek clarification on several critical matters. During a meeting with…

Register of Lobbying2025-09-15

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Finance
Intended results

To highlight that in 2019, €33.5m was allocated for a 10-year programme to enhance the Regional Veterinary Laboratory Network and associated services to farmers. It has been six years since the commitment was made, and no infrastructural development or enhancement of services to…

Register of Lobbying2025-09-15

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Finance
Intended results

To propose that the VAT rate on vaccines and other critical on-farm medicines, where VAT is currently charged, must be reduced to the 0% rate.

Register of Lobbying2025-09-15

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Finance
Intended results

BVD::To propose that the Department of Agriculture must fully cover the cost associated with BVD testing. This is estimated at €7.5 million annually.::Johnes::To propose that, with the lack of committed resources in 2025 which meant that farmers did not have a Johnes control…

Register of Lobbying2025-09-15

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Finance
Intended results

To propose that the entire fallen animal disposal system must be reviewed, the most efficient system that guarantees the collection of fallen animals from all farmers in the country at competitive rates must be provided. DAFM must subsidise the cost of collection if necessary to…

Register of Lobbying2025-09-15

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Finance
Intended results

To propose that the baling assistance payment be maintained to help alleviate the cost of straw for sectors reliant on its use, including mushroom composter, carrot growers (for overwintering) and livestock farmers.