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Politician · TD · 34th Dáil

Seán Canney

Unaffiliated

Constituency / panel
Galway East
Membership
2024-11-29 → current
Office
Minister of State at the Department of Transport (2025-01-23 → current)
6
Declared items
0
CRO-matched interests
0
Awards to declared companies
1921
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
0
SIPO donation records
322 of 422 divisions
76%
Vote participation

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Lobbying returns

Returns filed on the Register of Lobbying, newest first, with the policy area and intended results as the lobbyist published them.

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Register of Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Irish Council for Civil Liberties

Justice and Equality
Intended results

I sent an ICCL briefing note focusing on the powers of private security following the death of Mr Yves Sakila, seeking to change the policy approach regarding private security, their powers to use force, and options for accountability for potential human rights violations…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Council for Civil Liberties" has no legal form. "IRISH COUNCIL FOR CIVIL LIBERTIES COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 411471) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-15

Lobbying return by Alcohol Action Ireland

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Awareness of drink driving issues including need for greater resources for policing in this area.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Alcohol Action Ireland" equals CRO name "ALCOHOL ACTION IRELAND" (CRO 378738) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-01

Lobbying return by Chime

Justice and Equality
Intended results

In one case for disability allowance to be reinstated. In another case for reasonable accommodations to be make for a Deaf person doing a driver theory test.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Chime" has no legal form. "CHIME LIMITED" (CRO 206335) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-01

Lobbying return by ShoutOut

Justice and Equality
Intended results

We met with DPOs to discuss a range of issues affecting the LGBTQI+ community under the National LGBTQI+ Inclusion Strategy, including access to equal education and healthcare, and rising attacks and hate towards LGBTQI+ individuals.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "ShoutOut" has no legal form. "SHOUTOUT COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 749131) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-19

Lobbying return by Alcohol Action Ireland

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Introduction of Operation Encompass - an early intervention programme to support children who have experienced domestic violence. This requires specific legislation which is being introduced to the Oireachtas - General Scheme of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences, Domestic…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Alcohol Action Ireland" equals CRO name "ALCOHOL ACTION IRELAND" (CRO 378738) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.

Register of Lobbying2025-09-21

Lobbying return by Car Rental Council of Ireland

Justice and Equality
Intended results

That Government would pursue meaningful insurance reform leading to reduced liability premiums. In particular, that they would initiate a public, transparent and rigorous review of the Judicial Council’s recommendation regarding a near 17% increase in personal injury awards.

Register of Lobbying2025-05-20

Lobbying return by National Disability Services Association

Justice and Equality
Intended results

The prioritisation of disability rights and funding equity in the next Programme for Government

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "National Disability Services Association" has no legal form. "NATIONAL DISABILITY SERVICES ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 300869) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.

Register of Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by Disability Federation of Ireland

Justice and Equality
Intended results

For political parties to adopt policies that advance disability inclusion in their General Election manifestos and in the next Programme for Government

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Disability Federation of Ireland" equals CRO name "DISABILITY FEDERATION OF IRELAND" (CRO 140948) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.

Register of Lobbying2025-01-20

Lobbying return by National Disability Services Association

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Call on all Parties and Candidates to commit to ensuring equitable support for all disability services

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "National Disability Services Association" has no legal form. "NATIONAL DISABILITY SERVICES ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 300869) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.

Register of Lobbying2025-01-17

Lobbying return by Doras Luimní

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Inclusion of recommendations in programme for Government

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Doras Luimní" has no legal form. "DORAS LUIMNI COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 335696) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.

Register of Lobbying2025-01-15

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Justice and Equality
Intended results

To propose greater visibility, through increased Garda numbers and presence.::To propose the roll out of national Community CCTV Scheme in rural areas and to resolve GDPR issues for Gardaí in accessing community footage in special cases..::To propose increased community policing…

Register of Lobbying2024-09-20

Lobbying return by Disability Federation of Ireland

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Funding for disability related measures in Budget 2025 (see specific asks at: https://www.disability-federation.ie/publications/odg-budget-2025/)

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Disability Federation of Ireland" equals CRO name "DISABILITY FEDERATION OF IRELAND" (CRO 140948) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.

Register of Lobbying2024-09-17

Lobbying return by National Disability Services Association

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Support for NDSA asks in 2024 pre-budget submission and gain support so that our asks would be included in Budget 25

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "National Disability Services Association" has no legal form. "NATIONAL DISABILITY SERVICES ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 300869) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.