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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
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Register of Lobbying2023-09-20

Lobbying return by Irish Self Catering Federation

Tourism
Intended results

The ISCF would like clear Guidelines for Planners and Owners of STR – in Rural/Coastal and Urban areas as the present legislation of RPZs is not working for SME Businesses.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Self Catering Federation" has no legal form. "IRISH SELF CATERING FEDERATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 359394) 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 Lobbying2023-09-20

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Agriculture
Intended results

To highlight the growing concern among farmers regarding the potential health and safety risk posed by infected ash trees to road users, but also for themselves as the felling of infected trees is very challenging and poses significant safety risks.::To emphasise that a support…

Register of Lobbying2023-09-20

Lobbying return by Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers

Justice and Equality
Intended results

To raise awareness of the difficulties in the conveyancing process and to encourage TD to support the Seller's Legal Pack Property Buyers' Bill 2021.

Register of Lobbying2023-09-20

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

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

We were seeking to ensure an end to the admission of children into adult psychiatric units.::We were seeking improvements in accommodation standards for families living in Direct Provision.::We were seeking improvements in measures to reduce and ameliorate the impact of family…

Register of Lobbying2023-09-20

Lobbying return by Rare Diseases Ireland

Health
Intended results

PQs to Minister to seek commitment to deliver of prog for government promise to support genetic services for 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 Lobbying2023-09-20

Lobbying return by Rare Diseases Ireland

Health
Intended results

PQs to Minister to seek commitment to deliver of prog for government promise to support genetic services for 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 Lobbying2023-09-20

Lobbying return by Rare Diseases Ireland

Health
Intended results

PQs to Minister to seek commitment to deliver of prog for government promise to support genetic services for 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 Lobbying2023-09-20

Lobbying return by Rare Diseases Ireland

Health
Intended results

PQs to Minister to seek commitment to deliver of prog for government promise to support genetic services for 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 Lobbying2023-09-20

Lobbying return by Restaurants Association of Ireland

Taxation
Intended results

Arguing for the extension of the 9% VAT rate for food led businesses.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Restaurants Association of Ireland" has no legal form. "RESTAURANTS ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 56224) 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 Lobbying2023-09-20

Lobbying return by Restaurants Association of Ireland

Taxation
Intended results

Called upon TDs and Senators to extend the 9% VAT rate for restaurants and food led businesses.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Restaurants Association of Ireland" has no legal form. "RESTAURANTS ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 56224) 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 Lobbying2023-09-20

Lobbying return by Restaurants Association of Ireland

Taxation
Intended results

Distributed the Restaurants Association of Ireland pre-budget submission.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Restaurants Association of Ireland" has no legal form. "RESTAURANTS ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 56224) 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 Lobbying2023-09-20

Lobbying return by Restaurants Association of Ireland

Taxation
Intended results

Distributed the Restaurants Association of Ireland pre-budget submission.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Restaurants Association of Ireland" has no legal form. "RESTAURANTS ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 56224) 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 Lobbying2023-09-20

Lobbying return by Irish SME Association

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Ensuring the proposed amendments to the Defamation Act adequately protect freedom of expression, consistent with requirements under the Irish Constitution and as ruled by the European Court of Human Rights.

Register of Lobbying2023-09-20

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Community
Intended results

To engage with An Garda Siochána and Ministers to discuss the ongoing crisis in rural safety.::To highlight that it is vitally important that communities work together to serve the best interests of people at risk.::To use this opportunity to meet with local communities, listen…