James Browne
IrelandpoliticianMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Minister for Housing James Browne will travel to China as part of a wider diplomatic mission that includes multiple Irish Ministers.
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Minister for Housing James Browne provided new figures regarding the Croí Cónaithe scheme.
Apartment subsidy scheme has spent 70% of budget on just half of its housing target – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-22
Minister for Housing James Browne has said he has 'no difficulty' with powers being given to cities who want to introduce a so-called 'tourism tax'.
Minister has ‘no difficulty’ with powers for cities to introduce tourism tax – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-22
Minister for Housing James Browne expressed concern about the attacks on council homes.
Rise in racially-motivated attacks on Dublin council homes – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-05-30
James Browne is the Minister for Housing who commented on the eviction notices and the investigation by the Residential Tenancies Board.
Eviction notices served on 36 homes in Wexford withdrawn – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-06
James Browne is the Minister for Housing who is reportedly furious over the increase in eviction notices.
Minister for Housing can hardly be surprised by increase in eviction notices – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-05
Minister for Housing James Browne has been in contact with the Residential Tenancies Board regarding the eviction notices.
Wexford housing estate residents issued with 36 eviction notices – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-01
Minister for Housing James Browne says the new measures will bring certainty and security for renters.
What will new tenancy rules really mean for Irish renters? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-01
Housing minister James Browne stated that energy credits were part of emergency measures to help households with rising costs.
Almost 320,000 customers unable to pay energy bills last December – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-27
Minister for Housing James Browne has said that people whose homes are repeatedly flooded should have the option of asking the State to buy them out.
Home buyouts should be option for victims of repeat floods, Minister says – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-26Minister for Housing James Browne will tell the Cabinet that borrowing limits for the Local Authority Home Loan scheme are set to rise in the coming months.
New digital and AI strategy to confirm plans for under-16s social media ban – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-18
The move follows an edict last summer from Minister for Housing James Browne that local authorities must rezone more land to help tackle the housing crisis.
Dublin stately home owner fights council plan to rezone his land for housing and public use – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-12
James Browne reported on the spending for the flood forecasting center and future budget allocations.
No Government protection if building on a floodplain, warns Minister – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-10
James Browne is the Minister for Housing who was warned about potential legal action regarding the rental reforms.
Developers distance themselves from prospect of legal action over rent sector reforms – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-07
Minister for Housing James Browne issued an edict that local authorities must rezone significant additional land to help tackle the housing crisis.
Owner of south Dublin golf centre opposes rezoning of land – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-06
James Browne toured around the country with Micheál Martin to assess flood situations.
TDs sing in a saturated spring to bid farewell to one of the Dáil’s unsung organisers – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-05
Foley has raised the issue with the Minister for Housing James Browne.
Norma Foley opposes commercial rates on childminders’ homes, but it’s beyond her control – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-04
Minister for Housing James Browne is warned by property developers about the implications of his proposed eviction ban.
Big property developers should be careful what they wish for – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-04
It is acknowledged that Minister James Browne pushed through this legislation; I think he’s on the record as saying he could have wallpapered his office with the amount of lobbying material he received.
Will new laws protect children from gambling ads? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-03
Martin assured Swaine that immediate support would be in place, interim flood defences would arrive and, in the longer term, there would be a permanent defence scheme.
‘Very high’ risk of flooding as Ireland could see up to three times the average rainfall this week – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-03
James Browne is the Minister for Housing who issued an edict for local authorities to rezone land to tackle the housing crisis.
South Dublin residents vent at plan to redesignate golf amenities for housing – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-02
James Browne, Minister for Housing, criticizes Met Éireann for its messaging around Storm Chandra.
‘I’m not going anywhere,’ says gloriously cranky Pat Kenny as he prepares to move on – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-30
James Browne is the Minister for Housing who has been warned by developers about the proposed rental sector reforms.
Big builders say rental reforms are unconstitutional and warn Minister of legal action – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-30Minister for Housing James Browne is recommended to seek a derogation from public procurement rules to address urgent fire-safety work.
Change to draft laws could speed up ‘life-saving’ works in defective apartments – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-29
Minister for Housing James Browne criticised Met Éireann for its communication before Storm Chandra hit.
More flooding on the way for saturated areas, with heavy rain forecast – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-29
James Browne agreed that the issue of pet ownership in housing is important and included provisions in the housing plan.
Pet-owners struggle to find homes in a housing crisis – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-28
Minister for Housing James Browne said the reforms will strengthen the rights of tenants.
Small landlords can issue eviction notice at any time under new rules if selling to pay debts – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-27Minister for Housing James Browne set out the timeline for the appointment of the new housing tsar.
Number of homes sold last year was down 8% as prices continue to climb, new report shows – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-24
Minister for Housing James Browne will announce a €1 billion fund for housing infrastructure.
Cabinet set to approve €1bn fund to ‘unlock’ delays in new housing schemes – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-20
Ms Foley met Minister for Housing James Browne about the review of childcare guidelines.
Facilities for up to 800 new childcare places to be acquired by State in 2026 – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-17
James Browne is the Minister for Housing to whom people affected by the housing crisis are writing for help.
Letters for help to Minister from people affected by housing crisis – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-26
