James Browne

Official opening of Coolevally, Shankill and the launch of Tuath Housing's Annual Report 2025 on 10 June 2026. The Minister for Housing, James Browne TD, Mayor of DLR, Cllr Barry Saul and local TD's and Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council councillors were invited to attend the…

Minister for Housing, James Browne TD, Mayor of SDCC, Cllr Francis Timmons and South Dublin County Council councillors invited to attend the official opening of Swiftbanks, Mill Road in Saggart, Co. Dublin on 1 July 2026.

The RIAI is seeking to persuade the Minister and Department to prioritise, complete, and publish the Best Practice Design Manual that accompanies the Sustainable Residential and Compact Settlements Guidelines for Planning Authorities.

To secure Budget 2027 funding, tax measures, and policy commitments that strengthen housing delivery, support the construction sector, implement the National Policy on Architecture, expand the role of architects in public projects, and promote sustainable development through…

To seek improvements in the following instruments in Housing Policy. 1. Local Authority Development plans, Section 28, Section 29 and variations. 2. LDA - Role and remit. 3. Croí Conaithe - Geographic coverage. 4. Infrastructure investment and delivery. 5. Housing…

A regeneration of Oliver Bond House based on an amalgamation of units rather than 'reconfiguring for the appropriate bed space within the existing floor area' as proposed by DHLGH in response to DCC plans.

Seeking adjustments to proposed rent reform measures for PBSA to secure a balanced approach that protects students while enabling increased supply and sustained institutional investment in the sector

Communicate the need for policy and planning certainty to strengthen investor confidence, accelerate housing activation and ensure infrastructure and planning reform measures are aligned to support increased delivery

Seek to ensure the Housing Infrastructure Investment Fund is targeted at unlocking infrastructure constraints on high-delivery sites, enabling accelerated private and public housing supply in the short to medium term

To seek reform of HAP current rent limits to reflect local market conditions and introduce a revised model that improves access for vulnerable households while supporting stable, long-term rental supply from rental providers

Increased awareness of Ibec's priorities for Ireland's EU Presidency with a particular emphasis on housing and supporting infrastructure.

Write to Minister Browne to ensure he is aware of the serious problems that Dundalk is facing when it comes to wastewater capacity and how it is stopping much needed housing from progressing.

That the rules governing the construction of one-off rural homes are set to be relaxed in the coming months::That the proposed changes would make it easier for people to build homes in rural areas, addressing long-standing concerns about restrictive planning rules.

Provide a general overview on the Irish residential construction industry, housing policy, Modern Methods of Construction frameworks and the broader housing market.

Introduction to Kinship Care Ireland, outline necessity for cross-departmental response to kinship care policy, 2x key asks relating to kinship being the Housing Succession Rules & Home Adaptation Grants.