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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

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 Lobbying2025-07-11

Lobbying return by The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) Ltd

Transport
Intended results

To get clarity to allow agricultural contractors to carry out road verge management works during the summer months for road safety reasons.

Register of Lobbying2025-07-11

Lobbying return by The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) Ltd

Transport
Intended results

Submission from the Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) – to seek clarification on the requirements for rural contractors to provide hedge management services in order to make rural roads safer.

Register of Lobbying2025-05-23

Lobbying return by Car Rental Council of Ireland

Transport
Intended results

To highlight a proposed legislative initiative as part of the EC Industrial Action Plan for the European Automotive Sector, which includes a plan to Decarbonise Corporate Fleets, in which the mandatory purchase of zero-emission EVs by car rental fleets is being actively…

Register of Lobbying2025-05-21

Lobbying return by Galway Chamber

Transport
Intended results

To influence national transport and aviation policy in favour of directing more international and domestic air traffic through regional airports, enhancing connectivity and regional development.

Register of Lobbying2025-05-20

Lobbying return by Irish Exporters Association

Transport
Intended results

To be informed on the progress so far on Ireland's Road Haulage Strategy.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Exporters Association" has no legal form. "IRISH EXPORTERS ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 13805) 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 Lobbying2025-05-20

Lobbying return by Irish Exporters Association

Transport
Intended results

IEA are working as part of the taskforce group to consider the resilience of sea connectivity between Ireland and Wales so that these critical transport links can better withstand the challenges we expect from climate change. We are working with Irish and Welsh stakeholders so…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Exporters Association" has no legal form. "IRISH EXPORTERS ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 13805) 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 Lobbying2025-05-20

Lobbying return by Freight Transport Association of Ireland

Transport
Intended results

Increased recognition on the importance of Cargo in IAA strategy 2026 - 2028. Highlight on behalf of FTAI members, the ABP appeal process is causing concern and uncertainty with our members. Reducing airport access times and night flight restrictions will have a serious impact…

Register of Lobbying2025-05-19

Lobbying return by Tesla Motors Ireland Ltd

Transport
Intended results

- Understand incentive arrangements in place for EV uptake; advocate for their extension - Raise concerns regarding EV infrastructure deployment and challenges surrounding grid connectivity ::- Educate Government officials on Tesla approach to ADAS and automated vehicle…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Tesla Motors Ireland Ltd" equals CRO name "TESLA MOTORS IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 566727) 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 Lobbying2025-05-16

Lobbying return by Irish Road Haulage Association

Transport
Intended results

Proactive approach to prevent future crises. Meeting with all stakeholders. DOT to take action to address the situation. DOT to implement the proposed financial support measures. Meeting request. Insure Holyhead issues remain under scrutiny. Meeting request. Adequate charges.…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Road Haulage Association" equals CRO name "IRISH ROAD HAULAGE ASSOCIATION" (CRO 43035) 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.