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Politician · TD · 34th Dáil

James Browne

James Browne has 2 declared interests in the Register of Members' Interests. James Browne is named in 2,151 lobbying returns on the Register of Lobbying. James Browne has 1 donation record in SIPO's published statements.

Constituency / panel: Wexford
Membership: 2024-11-29 → current
Office: Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage (2025-01-23 → current)

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Declared items: 0
CRO-matched interests: 0
Awards to declared companies: 2151
Lobbying returns: 1
SIPO donation records: 97%
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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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Lobbying return by Paul Allen & Associates Public Relations

Housing

Intended results

To facilitate direct engagement and information exchange between the Minister and members of the hardware and building materials sector.

Lobbying return by Construction Defects Alliance

Housing

Intended results

Implementation of Interim Remediation Scheme; rollout of Retrospective Payments Pathfinders; and the passage of legislation to underpin the defects remediation scheme.

Lobbying return by Cormac McKay

Housing

Intended results

To seriously tackle the issue of getting vacant property back into habitability ::Involve those currently on the housing waiting list to contribute to the refurbishment of those properties and all newly constructed housing stock for them to contribute, A Government/Council run…

Lobbying return by Permanent TSB Plc

Housing

Intended results

To discuss housing development finance and the collaboration of the banking sector with the ISIF.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Permanent TSB Plc" equals CRO name "PERMANENT TSB PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY" (CRO 222332) 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.

Lobbying return by The Representative Church Body

Housing

Intended results

To inform Government of the unintended negative implications for the Church of Ireland of the proposed new landlord and tenant legislation and the Vacant Homes Tax, with a view to seeking an exemption.

Lobbying return by Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers

Housing

Intended results

Secure a meeting to discuss the need for regulatory change to streamline conveyancing processes.

Lobbying return by Montague Communications Ltd

Housing

Intended results

Implementation of Interim Remediation Scheme, rollout of Retrospective Payments Pathfinders and the passing of legislation to underpin the defects remediation scheme.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Montague Communications Ltd" equals CRO name "MONTAGUE COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED" (CRO 297660) 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.

Lobbying return by Threshold

Housing

Intended results

For Threshold to be given an opportunity to address the Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage on the rights of licensees. To meet with the Minister to discuss the recommendations of a Threshold commissioned report on licensees.

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.

Lobbying return by The Social and Affordable Housing Alliance

Housing

Intended results

Securing Approval and Funding

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "The Social and Affordable Housing Alliance" has no legal form. "THE SOCIAL AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING ALLIANCE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 684354) 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.

Lobbying return by RIAI

Housing

Intended results

Strengthen evidence‑based housing policy by providing a comprehensive, up‑to‑date reference of 100 real projects across Ireland. Support higher design and sustainability standards through the expert essays and documented best practices. Accelerate decision‑making by offering a…

Lobbying return by Cairn Homes plc

Housing

Intended results

Provide a general overview on the Irish residential construction industry and the broader housing market.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Cairn Homes plc" equals CRO name "CAIRN HOMES PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY" (CRO 552564) 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.

Lobbying return by Bank of Ireland Group plc

Housing

Intended results

To brief on the range of supports and funding provided by Bank of Ireland Group to support home building across Ireland, to discuss the role and availability of equity finance for home builders, and on the value of additional collaboration between the public and private sector…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Bank of Ireland Group plc" equals CRO name "BANK OF IRELAND GROUP PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY" (CRO 593672) 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.

Lobbying return by Sophia Housing Association CLG

Housing

Intended results

The intended result was to highlight the positive impact of Sophia's work in providing social and affordable housing, and housing with support services, and raise the public profile of the work being carried out by Sophia.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Sophia Housing Association CLG" equals CRO name "SOPHIA HOUSING ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 310139) 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.

Lobbying return by HAIL - Housing Association for Integrated Living

Housing

Intended results

Engagement with relevant Ministers on the key points contained in HAIL's Annual Report.

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Housing

Intended results

Support for the priorities of Cork Chamber's members regarding planning exemptions and new regulations