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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 Lobbying2026-09-20

Lobbying return by Car Rental Council of Ireland

Transport
Intended results

To draw urgent attention to the European Commission's legislative proposal on clean corporate vehicles.::To highlight the damage this legislation, if forced on the car rental industry, would cause to the car rental industry and the regional tourism industry in Ireland. ::That…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-20

Lobbying return by Freight Transport Association of Ireland

Transport
Intended results

Present the Key Note Speech at the FTA Ireland Seminar (Irish EU Presidency Associated Event) and contribute to the foreword of the FTAI Managers Guide To Distribution Costs Report 2026. Support the public launch of the Coillte Decarbonising Log Haulage Report

Register of Lobbying2026-09-20

Lobbying return by Freight Transport Association of Ireland

Transport
Intended results

Request the Department to consider the matter and explore options to extend relief measures to include auxiliary fuel usage, ensuring equitable treatment for operators delivering essential national services.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Secure government support for the need for Ireland to commit to consistent, long-term investment in critical national infrastructure and ambitiously support decarbonisation of industry and accelerate the rollout of renewables and grid investments.

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 Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Ibec

Employment
Intended results

Ensure understanding of business position on key labour market issues

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 Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Secure policy support and investment to drive regional economic growth and transport connectivity

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 Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Nursing Homes Ireland

Health
Intended results

NHI has been calling for increases in the Fair Deal budget to reflect the reality of significant cost increases being experienced in the sector. While some marginal increases have been forthcoming each year, the quantum is far from what is required. NHI welcomed meetings with…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Transport
Intended results

To advocate for continued progress on key transport and connectivity projects for Cork Chamber members, highlighting a number of recent submissions to public consultation processes regarding ongoing developments, including the Luas Cork Preferred Route, Cork Area Commuter Rail…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To advocate for continued progress on the National EV Charging Infrastructure Strategy 2026 - 2028 based on Cork Chamber's submission to the public consultation process, as well as underlining the importance of continued investment in the grid and other energy infrastructure…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd

Health
Intended results

To ensure stakeholders were informed as to the EU Safe Hearts Plan and the need for a new Cardiovascular Health Plan in Ireland

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd" equals CRO name "PINNACLE PUBLIC AFFAIRS LIMITED" (CRO 679235) 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 Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by DCC Energy plc

Budgetary matters
Intended results

DCC Energy is asking the Government to introduce a targeted 12.5c-per-litre repayment of the non-carbon component of Mineral Oil Tax for RED III-compliant HVO used in qualifying HGV operations as part of Budget 2027.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "DCC Energy plc" equals CRO name "DCC ENERGY PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY" (CRO 54858) 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.