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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 Lobbying2025-05-20

Lobbying return by Waterford Chamber of Commerce

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Attention to be given to the issue of funding for the Waterford Airport runway extension::Support for development of Port of Waterford in order to develop offshore wind in the South East

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Waterford Chamber of Commerce" equals CRO name "WATERFORD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE" (CRO 130123) 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 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 Lobbying2025-05-20

Lobbying return by Children's Books Ireland CLG

Education and Training
Intended results

A commitment to reinstate funding for school libraries in the programme for government, and a recognition of the importance of reading for joy for children and young people in educational settings as a means of overcoming social inequality.

Register of Lobbying2025-05-20

Lobbying return by Medtronic plc

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Inform representatives about increasingly competitive global environment for business and discuss Medtronic business priorities.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Medtronic plc" equals CRO name "MEDTRONIC PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY" (CRO 545333) 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 Medtronic plc

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Inform representatives about increasingly competitive global environment for business and discuss Medtronic business priorities.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Medtronic plc" equals CRO name "MEDTRONIC PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY" (CRO 545333) 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 Lobbying2025-05-19

Lobbying return by Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland

Housing
Intended results

A letter of congratulations was sent to Minister Canney on his appointment as Minister for State in the Department of Transport. Introducing our work at the Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland and seeking a meeting to outline barriers to the efficient and sustainable…

Register of Lobbying2025-05-19

Lobbying return by Nursing Homes Ireland

Health
Intended results

To highlight to this new Minister that NHI are committed to working constructively with them and their department, alongside the Minister for Health and Older People, to address the challenges and opportunities facing the nursing home sector. NHI look forward to meeting with the…

Register of Lobbying2025-05-19

Lobbying return by CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

To secure specific commitments for children and young people in the next programme for government in the areas of child poverty, education, education welfare officers, online safety and child protection and welfare.

Register of Lobbying2025-05-19

Lobbying return by County Roscommon Disability Support Group (RSG)

Employment
Intended results

More funding to secure the financial viability of the section 39 Disability Sector and its transport operations for people with disabilities.

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 Lobbying2025-05-19

Lobbying return by Nursing Homes Ireland

Health
Intended results

NHI wanted to stress upon the deputies contacted the critical importance of addressing the ongoing challenges faced by our ageing population that require nursing home care now and into the future and it is imperative it is included in the programme for government. NHI wish to…

Register of Lobbying2025-05-19

Lobbying return by Gaelic Players Association

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

To inform named individuals of content of an independent Indecon Report, commissioned by the GPA, which examines the economic impact on inter-county Gaelic players.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Gaelic Players Association" has no legal form. "GAELIC PLAYERS ASSOCIATION DESIGNATED ACTIVITY COMPANY" (CRO 535228) 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 Lobbying2025-05-18

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Agriculture
Intended results

To discuss with the Minister implementation of outstanding CAP Conditionality GAEC-2 Standard from January 1st 2025. To discuss further and tease out concerns with the Minister before he ultimately makes a decision how best to proceed.::That a position from the Minister is…