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Politician · TD · 34th Dáil

James Browne

Fianna Fáil

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)
2
Declared items
0
CRO-matched interests
0
Awards to declared companies
2151
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
1
SIPO donation records
417 of 429 divisions
97%
Vote participation

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Lobbying returns

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Register of Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Irish Institutional Property

Housing
Intended results

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

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Institutional Property" has no legal form. "IRISH INSTITUTIONAL PROPERTY COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 635622) 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 Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

Housing
Intended results

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

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Ibec" has no legal form. "IBEC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 8706) 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 Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Dundalk Chamber

Housing
Intended results

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.

Register of Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Horse Sport Ireland

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

To outline to Oireachtas members the funding allocated under the National Breeding Services Grant Scheme to their county and the benefits of the scheme.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Horse Sport Ireland" equals CRO name "HORSE SPORT IRELAND" (CRO 432092) 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 Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Macra na Feirme

Housing
Intended results

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.

Register of Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association

Agriculture
Intended results

To secure the establishment of a new, additional and ringfenced long-term funding stream to support the implementation of the EU Nature Restoration Law, ensuring that funding is separate from CAP resources and that participation for farmers is genuinely voluntary, financially…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association" has no legal form. "IRISH CATTLE AND SHEEP FARMERS' ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 270594) 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 Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Irish Tourist Industry Confederation

Tourism
Intended results

Establish the short-term letting register on May 20th as committed by Government to bring much needed transparency to a sector. For the first time Ireland will have a register of the number and location of STLs nationally.::Once the register is in place, the planning…

Register of Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Beefplan Movement

Agriculture
Intended results

To ensure public officials are aware of the potentially negative impact the Mercosur deal will have on Irish beef farmers livelihoods

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Beefplan Movement" has no legal form. "BEEF PLAN MOVEMENT COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 640399) 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 Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Glenveagh Properties Plc

Housing
Intended results

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

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Glenveagh Properties Plc" equals CRO name "GLENVEAGH PROPERTIES PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY" (CRO 609461) 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 Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Coach Tourism and Transport Council of Ireland

Transport
Intended results

Secure financial assistance for commercial coach and bus operators due to conflict in Middle East causing fuel cost inflation

Register of Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland

Banking and Financial Institutions
Intended results

To outline considerations in relation to the delayed publication of final BER regulations and the potential impact in the context of the lead‑in time required for system and operational changes.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Banking & Payments Federation Ireland" has no legal form. "BANKING & PAYMENTS FEDERATION IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 630966) 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 Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by EDF Renewables Ireland Limited

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Provide information on the impact of Community Benefit funding arising from renewable energy projects

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "EDF Renewables Ireland Limited" equals CRO name "EDF RENEWABLES IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 659883) 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 Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Treoir (Federation of Services for Unmarried Parents and their Children)

Housing
Intended results

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.

Register of Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by National Women's Council of Ireland

Housing
Intended results

Implementation of housing and VAW conference report recommendations

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "National Women's Council of Ireland" equals CRO name "NATIONAL WOMEN'S COUNCIL OF IRELAND" (CRO 241868) 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.