News - James Browne
Over €200,000 earmarked for protection of local monuments
The new wave of the Community Monuments Fund was announced this afternoon by Ministers James Browne and Christopher O'Sullivan.
Apr 16, 2026 17:52
Longford gets extra €500,000 in housing adaptation grants this year
The funding, announced by Housing Minister James Browne this morning, will support older or disabled homeowners to upgrade or repair their homes, according to their needs.
Mar 9, 2026 13:23
Over €6m for housing adaptation grants for Shannonside counties
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne, announced the allocations this morning.
Mar 9, 2026 11:00
Housing Minister encouraging older people to split their homes into flats
He added he'd be in favour of that being facilitated.
Nov 16, 2025 08:22
Private developers to be allowed build wastewater plants
The move is aimed at speeding up the delivery of homes in rural towns and villages, but concerns are being raised about standards.
Nov 4, 2025 13:38
Over €3.4 million allocated for Roscommon and Leitrim water infrastructure
The allocation comes under the multi-annual Rural Water Programme, and provides capital investment to improve water services in rural areas.
Jul 22, 2025 13:34
27 local people turned down offers of social housing last year
Housing Minister James Browne says seven were refused in both Longford and Leitrim, and 13 in Roscommon.
Jul 4, 2025 07:16
Roscommon council buys nearly 60 homes to prevent tenants becoming homeless
The Tenant in Situ Scheme allows someone to continue to rent their home if their landlord is selling the property.
May 16, 2025 17:05
Shannonside councils write off nearly €300,000 in commercial rates in one year
Roscommon County Council wrote off over €253,000, according to Local Government Minister James Browne.
Mar 27, 2025 13:08Shannonside Newsletter
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