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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 Lobbying2025-05-15

Lobbying return by Construction Industry Federation (CIF)

Housing
Intended results

Thorough discussion attempting to resolve issues brought to the Irish Home Builders' Association (IHBA) by members, which they're experiencing with the RZLT

Register of Lobbying2025-05-15

Lobbying return by Construction Industry Federation (CIF)

Housing
Intended results

To bring to the Ministers attention the urgency in dealing with the housing blockages and discussing the various interventions being put forward in the Irish Home Builders' Association (IHBA) document for discussion

Register of Lobbying2025-05-15

Lobbying return by Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Housing
Intended results

Supports for households in receipt of HAP, A family homelessness strategy, child support workers, school transport for children in emergency accommodation.

Register of Lobbying2025-05-15

Lobbying return by The Irish Traveller Movement

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Inclusion of policy. Assesment of delivery of Traveller accommdation. Representation on Committee.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "The Irish Traveller Movement" has no legal form. "IRISH TRAVELLER MOVEMENT COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 294188) 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 Lobbying2025-05-15

Lobbying return by Irish Association of Social Workers

Housing
Intended results

We strongly call for immediate restoration of the prioritisation of housing for young people leaving care by Dublin City Council.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Association of Social Workers" has no legal form. "IRISH ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS LIMITED" (CRO 347784) 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 Lobbying2025-05-15

Lobbying return by Threshold

Housing
Intended results

Update the committee on homelessness prevention measures

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 Lobbying2025-05-15

Lobbying return by Rare Diseases Ireland

Health
Intended results

Understanding of the rare disease landscape and the priorities of people living with rare diseases.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Rare Diseases Ireland" equals CRO name "RARE DISEASES IRELAND" (CRO 140743) 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 Lobbying2025-05-14

Lobbying return by Sustainable Water Network (SWAN)

Heritage
Intended results

Ensure strong wetland restoration measures in the Nature Restoration Plan

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 Lobbying2025-05-14

Lobbying return by Sustainable Water Network (SWAN)

Heritage
Intended results

To reform the Arterial Drainage Act

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 Lobbying2025-05-14

Lobbying return by Licensed Vintners Association

Housing
Intended results

To change the eligibility criteria to enable pubs /hospitality /retail companies to access the current Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant.

Register of Lobbying2025-05-14

Lobbying return by NCBI

Education and Training
Intended results

Securing a visit to the Wayfinding Centre to showcase front-line services for people with disabilities, with a view to securing support of the new Government towards the activities of the Centre.