Louis O'Hara

Intent: A ban on fox hunting in Ireland

Details: Asked TD’s to support a bill proposed by Deputy Ruth Coppinger, PBP, to ban fox hunting in Ireland

Intent: Advise on best how to proceed to ensure we are speaking to the right people. Our elected representatives understanding our vision for Ireland and what needs to happen to make that happen.

Details: Meeting with Constituency elected representatives to discuss our mission, vision and areas we would like support

Intent: To reconsider proceeding with this outdated method, https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=5530425 I propose leveraging anonymized mobile phone GPS tracking data combined with AI-driven analysis to create a more robust, scalable, and real-time solution for transport planning and management. ::Educate TDs on the near-future possibilities with AI traffic management, as mentioned during the media debate about Metrolink, highlighted by Dermot Desmond at an AI conference in Belfast https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/dublin/2025/08/05/dublins-planned-metrolink-will-be-obsolete-because-of-artificial-intelligence-says-dermot-desmond/

Details: Annual National Household Travel Survey

Intent: Incorporate FCI proposals into policy/ actions in 2026 budget

Details: FCI Pre- Budget Submissions 2026

Intent: To ensure relevant local elected representatives are informed throughout the development phase of the project.

Details: To provide information on the Shancloon proposed wind farm. The study area comprises lands at Shancloon, Cloonbar, Beagh More, Derrymore, Cloonteen and Cloonsheen and measures approximately 689 hectares.

Intent: Infrastructure investment must be prioritised above all other fiscal priorities::Multiannual funding certainty must be established::There must be a radical improvement in the delivery of nationally important projects::Efficient planning timelines are critical to delivering national infrastructure::The Accelerating Infrastructure Taskforce must address the 64 barriers impeding timely infrastructure development, which have been identified by our members. ::The private sector plays a key role in national infrastructure delivery

Details: Submissions to consultations on the NDP and accelerating infrastructure

Intent: Amend Judicial Review Process in planning matters, including to 1) manage cost, 2) promote decisions being amended instead of totally quashing them, and 3) improving the speed of decisions in Judicial Reviews

Details: Judicial Review process in Planning Matters

Intent: To host a drop-in briefing for political representatives to discuss Irish Cancer Society Pre-Budget priorities. ::To request a meeting regarding the urgent need for additional investment in cancer services.::To engage elected representatives on the Pre-Budget asks of the Irish Cancer Society.

Details: Pre-Budget Submission priorities

Intent: To inquire, via parliamentary question, on the status of national cancer-related capital programmes. ::To inquire, via parliamentary question, on the status of promised dedicated cancer units. ::To request the opportunity to appear before the Oireachtas Committee on Health.::To share a brief on the Irish Cancer Society submission to the National Development Plan review consultation. ::To inform of capital investment needs for cancer care.

Details: Cancer-related capital programmes

Intent: To inquire, via parliamentary question, on the status of national cancer-related capital programmes. ::To inquire, via parliamentary question, on the status of promised dedicated cancer units. ::To request the opportunity to appear before the Oireachtas Committee on Health.::To share a brief on the Irish Cancer Society submission to the National Development Plan review consultation. ::To inform of capital investment needs for cancer care.

Details: Cancer-related capital programmes