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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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AreaAll 1921Health 276Agriculture 230Finance 173Transport 141Budgetary matters 102Economic Development and Industry 96Energy and Natural Resources 85Environment 83Justice and Equality 79Taxation 76Housing 73Education and Training 65Community 56Communications 51EU Affairs 50Children and Youth Affairs 47Social Protection 37Public Expenditure and Reform 32Employment 27Development and Zoning 22Sports and Recreation 18Trade 16Banking and Financial Institutions 15Tourism 15Arts 13Foreign Affairs 12Local Government 10Marine 8Heritage 6Food 5Defence 1Gaeltacht 1
YearAll 19212026 2132025 4672024 2042023 1782022 1432021 1132020 1632019 1472018 862017 1132016 94
Register of Lobbying2025-05-21

Lobbying return by Galway Chamber

Development and Zoning
Intended results

Support for Galway City Ring Road (GCRR), public transport infrastructure including Park and Ride, BusConnect, and strategic importance of Port of Galway for offshore energy.

Register of Lobbying2025-05-21

Lobbying return by Galway Chamber

Marine
Intended results

To secure government support for investment in the Port of Galway’s infrastructure, enabling it to serve as a hub for offshore wind development and wider marine economic activities.

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 Lobbying2025-05-21

Lobbying return by Teneo Strategy Ireland Limited

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Inform select public officials about Visa’s She’s Next initiative, which supports female entrepreneurs through financial grants and mentorship.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Teneo Strategy Ireland Limited" equals CRO name "TENEO STRATEGY IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 92844) 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 Lobbying2025-05-21

Lobbying return by John Gallagher

Community
Intended results

To promote support within government for provision of enhanced support for charities, social enterprises and community & voluntary organisations in context of content of the new Programme for Government and subsequent government decisions

Register of Lobbying2025-05-21

Lobbying return by Philanthropy Ireland

Community
Intended results

Inclusion of a commitment in Programme for Government 2025 to implement National Philanthropy Policy 2024-2028

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Philanthropy Ireland" has no legal form. "PHILANTHROPY IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 371896) 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 Lobbying2025-05-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To ensure the support of Oireachtas members for Technology Ireland's policy priorities in relation to such matters as regulatory stability and coherence, digital entrepreneurship, talent & skills for the tech sector's future employment pipeline and the appointment of a Minister…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Ibec" has no legal form. "IBEC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 8706) 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 Lobbying2025-05-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

Food
Intended results

Highlight the importance of Irish Drinks exports to Ministers travelling for St Patrick's Day

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Ibec" has no legal form. "IBEC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 8706) 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 Lobbying2025-05-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

Finance
Intended results

Build awareness of the importance of maintaining and adding to Ireland's Double Tax Agreements network during the 2025 St Patrick's Day Ministerial visits.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Ibec" has no legal form. "IBEC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 8706) 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 Lobbying2025-05-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Increased investment in infrastructure and skills in the West region through the National Development Plan and the National Training Fund

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Ibec" has no legal form. "IBEC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 8706) 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 Lobbying2025-05-21

Lobbying return by CUMANN LEABHARLANN NA H-EIREANN. (THE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND)

Education and Training
Intended results

The expansion of the JCSP Library Project to be included in the Programme for Government. To request that initial expansion should be to at least 20 new school libraries with a longer-term goal of all DEIS secondary schools benefiting from a school library. The expansion of the…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "CUMANN LEABHARLANN NA H-EIREANN. (THE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND)" has no legal form. "CUMANN LEABHARLANN NA H-EIREANN. (THE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND) COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 14200) 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 Lobbying2025-05-21

Lobbying return by National College of Ireland

Education and Training
Intended results

Obtain capital funding

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "National College of Ireland" equals CRO name "NATIONAL COLLEGE OF IRELAND" (CRO 134303) 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 Lobbying2025-05-20

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.