'We know that this is hugely important for students, and is a positive uplift for families at this time'

Minister for Education Norma Foley T.D announcing the continuation of the Primary Schoolbooks Scheme to eliminate the cost of school books in primary and secondary schools.

You’ve been talking about your housing “plan” since January 2023 but still haven’t published anything 🤷‍♂️

Busy few days out canvassing Fianna Fáil Don’t forget to register to vote checktheregister.ie #LocalElections2024 Jack Chambers TD James Browne TD

This week on The Tonight Show, I discussed the critical Gambling Bill. 🚨 Now heading to the Seanad, this public health-focused legislation aims to shield our most vulnerable from gambling harm. #PublicHealth #GamblingRegulation

So are Sinn Féin opposed to the development levy waiver now too? 🤔 Dep O’Broin says he would like to know the impact of the waiver in its first year of operation? Well a 37% increase in housing starts is a pretty significant impact. Avg 1,000 commencements per week in Q1.

Canvassed shops & businesses on the Main Street in Wexford town with Fianna Fáil colleagues Minister James Browne TD and local election candidates Emmet Moloney & Cllr. Gary Laffan.
A busy shopping day on Main Street and great to meet with many locals and business owners!

Next up was a visit to launch another project delivered with Government support with the new Safe Route to School infrastructure in Scoil Mhuire in Rosslare, County Wexford- a fantastic school in the heart of the community embracing active travel & lots of strawberries too🍓!

Fantastic morning in the sunny South East for Safe Routes to School & Active Travel launches.
1st stop was St Aidan's NS in Enniscorthy with James Browne TD, Paul Kehoe T.D & Cynthia Ní Mhurchú . This investment by Government delivers safer & healthier routes to school for children.

Great day at the Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis with James Browne TD Lord Mayor of Dublin Kate Feeney

#FFArdFheis24

On this day in 2004, twenty years ago, as Health Minister I introduced a ban on smoking in indoor public places, including pubs, restaurants and other workplaces.

Ireland was the first country in the world to introduce such a ban, and some 74 countries have followed our example.

This week in the Seanad I completed 2nd stage of the Court Proceedings(Delays)Bill 2023. This important legislation will ensure everyone's right to a fair trial within a reasonable timeframe,a fundamental aspect of both our constitution and the European Convention on Human Rights

Minister Browne James Browne TD had a productive meeting on Friday with Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyễn Chí Dũng 🇮🇪🇻🇳 This was followed by a technical meeting between SFSI and Vice Minister Do Thanh Trung, focusing on the development of cooperatives 🌾

☘️ A busy final day of Minister James Browne’s St Patrick’s Day visit to Vietnam 🇻🇳:
- Meeting players from Saigon Gaels GAA Club at their Saturday training 🏐
- Stopping in to see Irish products on sale at Royal Seafood 🐟
- Joining the St Patrick’s Day Fleadh 🎻🇮🇪

Minister Browne was delighted to attend a trade dinner hosted by the Embassy, the IDA Ireland , Enterprise Ireland and Bord Bia - The Irish Food Board in Ho Chi Minh City yesterday evening. Great to see strong 🇮🇪☘️ business links in this thriving city 🇻🇳

In Hanoi, Minister James Browne TD was delighted to meet with 🇻🇳 Minister of Justice Le Thanh Long, for an interesting discussion on the 🇮🇪-🇻🇳relationship, legal reform, & cooperation on issues such as legal aid, adoption & the inclusion of women & the LGBTIQ+ community 🤝

Gaisce’s CEO @Avril_Ryan joined Minister of State James Browne TD recently at a ceremony held in the Department of Justice in Dublin to present Gaisce Awards to a group of young people from a range of YDPs. Well done to all Awardees! 👏😊