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
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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 13 May 2025 · to Education
597. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 848, 849 and 850 of 29 April 2025, if there is an actual appeals process for SNA allocations separate to the review which is to determine if the correct process is followed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24008/25]
Louis O'Hara Written 13 May 2025 · to Education
598. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 852 of 29 April 2025, what constitute a "demand in the area" for special classes; the way in which this is assessed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24009/25]
Louis O'Hara Written 13 May 2025 · to Housing
706. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to outline the progress being made in the delivery of the wastewater treatment system for Craughwell, County Galway; if there is a site identified for the treatment plant; the expected delivery date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23427/25]
Louis O'Hara Written 13 May 2025 · to Justice
864. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Justice further to Parliamentary Question No. 118 of 29 April 2025 and following the transfer of Integration to his Department if he will review the contract singed to provide international protection accommodation at a location (details supplied) in light of the concerns expressed by the local community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23438/25]
Louis O'Hara Written 13 May 2025 · to Health
1096. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health if the operating hours for ultrasounds at University Hospital Galway will be expanded beyond the current operating hours of Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23711/25]
Louis O'Hara Written 13 May 2025 · to Health
1127. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the progress that has been made to re-advertise the tender for the construction of a primary care centre in Portumna, County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24052/25]
Louis O'Hara Written 13 May 2025 · to Health
1170. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health to outline her plans to provide an alternative to accident and emergency for people experiencing a mental health crisis; if this will be included in her Department's plan 'Sharing the Vision: A Mental Health Policy for Everyone' Implementation Plan 2025 - 2027'; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24255/25]
Louis O'Hara Written 13 May 2025 · to Health
1171. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health if her Department will ensure that mental health records of people presenting to accident and emergency experiencing a mental health crisis are immediately referenced upon arrival; her plans to ensure that they are secured and monitored once they have presented; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24256/25]
Louis O'Hara Oral 8 May 2025 · to Transport
5. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Transport if work has commenced on a new State aviation policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23069/25]
Louis O'Hara Oral 8 May 2025 · to Transport
10. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Transport the actions his Department is undertaking to address capacity issues on InterCity rail services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22868/25]
Louis O'Hara Written 8 May 2025 · to Transport
33. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Transport the efforts his Department is undertaking to increase the accessibility of public transport for people with disabilities and addressing the issue of hidden booking costs associated with the free travel pass; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22869/25]
Louis O'Hara Written 8 May 2025 · to Tourism
135. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the actions his Department is taking to promote tourism in east Galway through initiatives such as the Wild Atlantic Way and Hidden Heartlands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22867/25]
Louis O'Hara Written 8 May 2025 · to Health
390. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health if her Department offers any funding towards establishment of voluntary cancer support centres; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22912/25]
Louis O'Hara Written 8 May 2025 · to Health
391. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health to outline any financial supports available from her Department that can be accessed by voluntary cancer support centres; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22914/25]
Louis O'Hara Written 7 May 2025 · to Transport
50. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on a person’s rights to re-routing and compensation under EC261/2004 due to flight cancellation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22042/25]
Louis O'Hara Written 1 May 2025 · to Enterprise
21. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if the decision to delay the introduction of a living wage will be reconsidered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20784/25]
Louis O'Hara Written 1 May 2025 · to Social
142. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Social Protection when the means test for the carers allowance will be abolished; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20783/25]
Louis O'Hara Written 1 May 2025 · to Transport
195. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Transport if he will engage with Bus Éireann and the National Transport Authority regarding the outsourcing of bus services to private operators where there is capacity for Bus Éireann to provide the service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21961/25]
Louis O'Hara Written 1 May 2025 · to Education
233. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Education if an ASD class at primary school level will be provided in Gort, County Galway and surrounding areas given the lack of any such classes at present; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21865/25]
Louis O'Hara Written 29 Apr 2025 · to Children
118. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if she will put plans to provide an IPAS centre in a facility (details supplied) on hold to allow for engagement with the local community; if she can provide clarity on the future of the current Ukrainian residents of the hotel; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20782/25]
Louis O'Hara Written 29 Apr 2025 · to Children
142. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to outline her Department's efforts to make towns and villages more accessible for people with disabilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20781/25]
Louis O'Hara Written 29 Apr 2025 · to Transport
362. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Transport the current wait times for driving tests in each test centre in Galway city and county; the number of people on waiting lists for driving tests in each test centre in Galway city and county; his Department’s plans to address long waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18596/25]
Louis O'Hara Written 29 Apr 2025 · to Finance
606. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Finance if a person (details supplied) is eligible for the help-to-buy scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20830/25]
Louis O'Hara Written 29 Apr 2025 · to Enterprise
688. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide a timeline for the publication of an action plan for collective bargaining; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18584/25]
Louis O'Hara Written 29 Apr 2025 · to Education
848. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Education how an appeal can submitted against SNA hours allocated to a child in a mainstream school; to outline the appeal process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19210/25]