Louis O'Hara

Louis O'Hara

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 251

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

Observed Titles

CouncillorTD

Observed Public Bodies

Dáil Éireann, the OireachtasGalway City Council

Current Oireachtas Committee Memberships

Updated 22 September 2026

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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 26)

Council of The Bar of Ireland

45 officials
2026-09-21

Intent: Meeting on 8 July (and communications regarding logistics of same) between members of TBOI and and members of the Sinn Féin parliamentary party to discuss topics including judicial review, the Civil Reform Bill, Civil Legal Aid and Criminal Legal Aid

Details: Meeting between SF and members of TBOI to discuss various legal reforms currently underway

Methods
EmailMeeting

Teneo Strategy Ireland Limited

15 officials
2026-09-21

Intent: To secure appropriate access to Category C and D economic write-off data for DoneDeal Cars and other relevant third parties, and amend proposed legislation if necessary, enabling this information to be provided to consumers. The intended result is greater transparency in the used-car market, stronger consumer protection and improved road safety by allowing buyers to understand a vehicle’s relevant history before purchase.

Details: Engagement on proposed legislation and policy governing the National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF), advocating for access to Category C and D economic write-off data. DoneDeal Cars highlighted how making this information available to used-car buyers would improve transparency, strengthen consumer p, ...

Methods
Emails to all members of the Transport Committee to inform of the need to alter the proposed NVDF legislation and to seek meetings to discuss the issue. - EmailIn person meeting with Minister's adviser on the NVDF.Virtual meeting with Shane Moynihan TD - Meeting

Vodafone Ireland

77 officials
2026-09-21

Intent: Circulation of a Vodafone and IIEA report on the importance of secure and resilient digital connectivity as a core pillar of Europe’s security and defence, and the need to support and enable investment in that resilience

Details: Vodafone + IIEA report on the importance of secure and resilient connectivity

Methods
Email

Law Society of Ireland

82 officials
2026-09-21
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: To present and seek support for the Law Society's position on the Department of Justice's proposal to reform criminal legal aid.

Details: Discussion of issues surrounding the proposed reforms of criminal legal aid.

Methods
Letters were issued to Jim O'Callaghan the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration regarding the proposed reform of criminal legal aid. The correspondence communicated the Law Society's position on the Department of Justice's proposals. - LetterMeetings were held to discuss issues surrounding the proposed reform of criminal legal aid. These engagements provided an opportunity to present the Law Society's position on the Department of Justice's proposals and to seek support for that position. - MeetingPhone calls were held to discuss issues surrounding the proposed reform of criminal legal aid. The engagement provided an opportunity to present the Law Society's position on the Department of Justice's proposals and to seek support for that position - Phone call

Intent: Sent the 2026 AsIAm Same Chance Report to TDs, Senators and Irish MEPs

Details: Sent the 2026 AsIAm Same Chance Report to TDs, Senators and Irish MEPs

Methods
Sent the 2026 AsIAm Same Chance Report to TDs, Senators and Irish MEPs - Email

Intent: Raise the profile of the National Family Resource Centre (FRC) programme and provide an opportunity for Oireachtas members to meet with FRC reprsentatives from their region. Launch of the FRC National Forum Pre-Budget Submission for 2026 seeking an minimum of €255,000 core funding for all FRCs, a dedicated capital funding stream for FRCs, and urgent investment in counselling and therapeutic supports.

Details: The Family Resource Centre National Forum held a political engagement event on the 6th of May at Buswells Hotel in Dublin.

Methods
Political engagement event held on the 6th of May in Buswells hotel in Dublin. Key agenda was to launch the FRC National Forum Pre-Budget Submission outlining 3 key ask for Budget 2027 including an increase of core funding for all FRCs, a dedicated capital funding stream for FRCs, and urgent investment in counselling and therapeutic supports. - Event / Reception

Disability Federation of Ireland

218 officials
2026-09-21

Intent: Funding for disability measures in Budget 2027. Specific asks available at https://www.disability-federation.ie/publications/dfi-pre-budget-2027-the-least-we-can-expect-1/

Details: DFI Pre Budget Submission 2027

Methods
Emer Begley and Fleactha Phelan met with Deputy Eoin Hayes and Deputy Cian O'Callaghan Social Democrats, as well as meeting with Martin Daly Fianna Fail. - MeetingTargeting relevant Ministers and Oireachtas Committee Members as well as relevant senior personnel in the following Government Departments: Dept of Children, Disability and Equality, Dept of Health, Dept of Transport, Dept of Social Protection. - EmailTo Fianna Fail (for the Disabilty Political Engagement Group DPEG) Deputy Martin Daly and Senator Margaret Murphy O'Mahony. - Email
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