Louis O'Hara

Louis O'Hara

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 224

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Official Profile

Most Recent Title
TD
Most Recent Public Body
Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
First Seen
20 September 2024
Last Seen
9 September 2026

Observed Titles

CouncillorTD

Observed Public Bodies

Dáil Éireann, the OireachtasGalway City Council

Current Oireachtas Committee Memberships

Updated 10 September 2026

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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 23)

Intent: To ensure awareness is raised about the importance of adequate obligation rates for low carbon liquid fuel being included in the Renewable Heat Obligation scheme

Details: To inform members of the Oireachtas about changes required to the Renewable Heat Obligation scheme bill

Methods
EmailMeeting

COPE Galway CLG

14 officials
2026-09-04

Intent: Additional resources and related policy changes focused on addressing homelessness, domestic abuse and the needs of older people and supporting the community and voluntary sector to be included in Budget 2027

Details: Budget 2027 Submission detailing a range of recommendations relating to the areas of work of COPE Galway on homelessness, domestic abuse and older people, and for the Community and Voluntary Sector, seeking the allocation of additional resources and related policy changes

Methods
Submission

Intent: Outlined the need for addtional Information Officers to deliver the Citizens Information Service across the country. Intended result is increased funding from Department of Social Protection to employ additional Information Officers.

Details: Outlined the need for additional Information Officers to elected representatives (TDs & Senators) in Galway, Mayo and Roscommon.

Methods
Sent letter, accompanying progress report on National CIS Strategy, to elected representatives (TDs & Senators) in Galway, Mayo and Roscommon setting out the need for addtional Information Officer posts to meet demand. - Letter

Intent: For Government to recognise and fund voluntary disability organisations to reflect the real cost of service delivery and put an end to inconsistent and below-cost levels. We are calling for sustainable multi-annual funding for the sector.Budget 2027 also needs to see Ireland finally bring in a Cost of Disability payment.

Details: Lobby all local TD's to support the Disability Federation of Ireland's Pre Budget 2027 Submission.

Methods
Email to each local TD requesting their support and providing a link to the DFI Pre Budget submission. - Email

Sabrina Joyce-Kemper

14 officials
2026-05-21

Intent: Identifying that the bill is not compliant with EU environmental law. https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/joint_committee_on_transport/2026-04-15/3/

Details: Submission to the joint committee of transport on behalf of Wild Ireland Defence CLG in relation to the proposed Dublin Airport (Passenger Capacity) Bill 2026.

Methods
Submission and opening statement to the Committee. - Submission

Intent: Understanding of and support for the programme for government commitment to the roll-out of Autism One-Stop Shop / Community Support Hubs

Details: Engaged with public representatives on the roll-out of the Community Support Hub Model

Methods
Engaged with Ministers Office on the services and their opening - Phone callHeld two launch events for Community Support Hubs in Dublin and Galway. Each hub was opened by Minister Higgins and attended by a range of public representatives - Event / ReceptionInvited public representatives and designated public officials to attend both launch events - Email

Beefplan Movement

184 officials
2026-05-21

Intent: Support for policies and programmes beneficial for Irish beef farmers

Details: Matters of significance to Irish Cattle & Beef farmers

Methods
In relation to programme and policy issues relevant to beef farmers - Informal communicationIn relation to programme and policy issues relevant to beef farmers - Phone callThe emails were in relation to programme and policy issues relevant to beef farmers - Email