James Browne

Jan 15, 2025 | farmersjournal.ie | James Browne |Thomas Byrne |Pat O'Toole

Martin Heydon seems set to be announced as the new Minister for Agriculture next week, with Independent TDs Noel Grealish and Michael Healy-Rae set to work alongside him. Heydon, who has been Minister of State since 2020 and with the agriculture portfolio swapping over from Fianna Fáil to Fine Gael, is widely seen as the most likely to be given the job by Micheál Martin and Simon Harris.

Jan 10, 2025 | msn.com | James Browne

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Jan 9, 2025 | msn.com | James Browne

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Jan 9, 2025 | independent.ie | James Browne

Perhaps most significantly, the social housing waiting list in Wexford has been reduced by over 35% from 2019 to 2023. That’s progress, but we can’t stop there. Housing is the greatest domestic challenge we face today. We need more social homes. We need more affordable homes. We need more private homes, and we need more homes for renters. The answer to this challenge is simple: we must increase the supply of all types of housing.

Oct 2, 2024 | independent.ie | James Browne

The passing of the Defamation (Amendment) Bill completed its second stage recently in the Dáil. This legislation is central to the protection of our democracy. It introduces innovative measures to safeguard responsible public interest journalism, vital to our democratic society, and our citizens’ right to their good name. It will significantly reform our defamation laws, ensuring that these are fit for the 21st century.