TDs / Louis O'Hara

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Louis O'Hara

Sinn Féin Galway East TD in this Dáil since 29 November 2024

Official Oireachtas profile

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1,081
questions asked
Oral and written, to government departments
64,653
words spoken in the chamber
Across 288 contributions. Plus 4 contributions from the chair, not counted
432
votes recorded
Each Yes, No or Abstained in a recorded vote
242
topics asked about
Across 20 departments

From the Dáil chamber only: committee meetings are not in this archive.

What they ask about

The subject headings the Oireachtas filed their questions under.

Who they ask

The departments their questions were addressed to.

Month by month

Low months are usually recesses, when the Dáil does not sit. The archive runs to 22 October 2026.

Questions asked 1,081 in all

Dec 2024Oct 2026

Contributions to debates 288 in all

Dec 2024Oct 2026
Show as a table
MonthQuestionsContributions
December 2024 0 0
January 2025 9 0
February 2025 44 5
March 2025 43 11
April 2025 41 9
May 2025 51 23
June 2025 51 6
July 2025 49 12
August 2025 0 0
September 2025 55 10
October 2025 26 13
November 2025 80 21
December 2025 44 17
January 2026 59 13
February 2026 73 27
March 2026 70 19
April 2026 87 12
May 2026 74 14
June 2026 91 26
July 2026 41 17
August 2026 0 0
September 2026 46 19
October 2026 47 14

Debates they spoke in most

Plus 210 contributions in the regular slots, such as Leaders' Questions and Priority Questions. Speech from the chair is not counted.

Asked about similar topics

Worked out by computer from the subject headings of each TD's questions, giving more weight to headings few TDs use. It shows shared subjects, not shared views.

Party, constituency and offices

  1. constituency Galway East 29 November 2024 to now
  2. party Sinn Féin 29 November 2024 to now
Louis O'Hara Written 21 May 2026 · to Rural
102. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht to provide an update on the progress of the town centre first initiative in Galway East; his plans to support regeneration in towns and villages across County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36518/26]
Louis O'Hara Written 21 May 2026 · to Rural
103. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht to outline his Department's efforts to tackle dereliction in rural towns and villages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36517/26]
Louis O'Hara Written 21 May 2026 · to Transport
181. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the reopening of the western rail corridor between Athenry and Claremorris; the estimated timeline for delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38463/26]
Louis O'Hara Written 21 May 2026 · to Transport
186. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Transport when TII will progress the redesign of Kilmeen Cross N65-R446, Loughrea, County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38545/26]
Louis O'Hara Written 21 May 2026 · to Health
385. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health whether chronic asthma is a condition covered under the long-term illness scheme; if not, the rationale for not including it under the scheme; if she will consider adding asthma to the conditions supported by the long-term illness scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38692/26]
Louis O'Hara Written 21 May 2026 · to Health
386. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health whether chronic asthma is a condition covered under the long-term illness scheme; if not, to provide the rationale for not including it under the scheme; if consideration is being given to adding asthma to the conditions supported by the long-term illness scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38693/26]
Louis O'Hara Written 21 May 2026 · to Rural
394. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if there are any grant schemes administered by his Department which can support a community group to purchase office equipment such as a laptop; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38560/26]
Louis O'Hara Written 20 May 2026 · to Taoiseach
1. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Taoiseach to list all the Cabinet committees currently in operation. [38150/26]
Louis O'Hara Written 20 May 2026 · to Health
297. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health if she or the Food Safety Authority have concerns regarding Brazilian beef being sold and consumed in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38251/26]
Louis O'Hara Written 20 May 2026 · to Health
298. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the reason the Food Safety Authority did not name outlets where contaminated beef from Brazil was sold in recent months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38252/26]
Louis O'Hara Oral 19 May 2026 · to Housing
156. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will issue an order to allow the cutting of turf at bogs (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36514/26]
Louis O'Hara Written 19 May 2026 · to Housing
211. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on the provision of affordable housing schemes in East County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36515/26]
Louis O'Hara Written 19 May 2026 · to Climate
303. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if Electric Ireland remains part of the solar PV scheme for medically vulnerable customers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36919/26]
Louis O'Hara Written 19 May 2026 · to Climate
304. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the number of homes that will benefit from the solar PV scheme for medically vulnerable customers in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36920/26]
Louis O'Hara Written 19 May 2026 · to Education
504. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether a school transport ticket can be processed (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37137/26]
Louis O'Hara Written 14 May 2026 · to Justice
60. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of new gardaí who have graduated to date in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35610/26]
Louis O'Hara Written 14 May 2026 · to Transport
244. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Transport the actions being undertaken by the National Transport Authority under Phase 2 of the Road Safety Action Plan to expand in a sustainable manner the use of cameras for traffic management improvements and the enforcement of offences where road safety is likely to benefit; the progress made to date on this action; the timeline for further implementation; and if h…
Louis O'Hara Written 14 May 2026 · to Transport
245. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the development of legislation and the framework to allow the attendance to a speed awareness course to be imposed as a part of a sanction for certain road traffic offences; the timeline for introduction of such measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36856/26]
Louis O'Hara Written 14 May 2026 · to Transport
246. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the development of legislation relating to graduated speeding sanctions intended to ensure a structured and proportionate approach to penalising speeding offences based on severity and risk; the expected timeline for the enactment of such legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36857/26]
Louis O'Hara Written 14 May 2026 · to Transport
247. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Transport when the Camera Enforcement Oversight Group (CEOG) is first expected to meet, the proposed frequency of meetings thereafter; the people expected to attend or participate in the group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36859/26]
Louis O'Hara Written 13 May 2026 · to Education
84. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of the practice of schools terminating teachers contracts just as they are about to become eligible for a contract of indefinite duration; the actions her Department undertaking to reduce this practice; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35469/26]
Louis O'Hara Written 13 May 2026 · to Education
85. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Education and Youth if mental health services and supports are provided in secondary schools; if this includes provision of counsellors in schools; how these resources are allocated between schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35473/26]
Louis O'Hara Written 13 May 2026 · to Health
245. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health when free GP care will be made available for all children under 12 years of age; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35490/26]
Louis O'Hara Written 12 May 2026 · to Taoiseach
56. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Climate Action, Environment and Energy will next meet. [30324/26]
Louis O'Hara Written 12 May 2026 · to Taoiseach
70. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure will meet next. [30325/26]