National Posts
National posts and information articles by public representative Sean Canney TD for the constituency of East Galway in the West of Ireland
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02, 2019
European Alliance Group Seminar on Rural Revival
European Alliance Group Seminar on Rural Revival Great to meet like-minded colleagues from across the EU in Lough Rynn, Mohill, Co Leitrim, for the European Alliance Group seminar on helping towns and villages drive rural [...]
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02, 2019
Chartered Association of Building Engineers Ireland Conference
Chartered Association of Building Engineers Ireland Conference I greatly enjoyed attending and addressing the Chartered Association of Building Engineers Ireland conference in Athlone last night. Engineering is one of the most dynamic sectors of our [...]
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02, 2019
Portumna Castle Gate Lodge remains in State ownership
Portumna Castle Gate Lodge remains in State ownership Sean Canney TD Minister of State has received confirmation that the Gate Lodge at Portumna Castle has been purchased by the National Monuments Service on behalf of [...]
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01, 2019
Government Announce Funding to Support Small Business with Online Services
Government Announce Funding to Support Small Business with Online Services The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and the Environment, Richard Bruton T.D. and Minister of State for Natural Resources, Community Affairs and Digital Development Sean [...]
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01, 2019
Rebuilding Ireland Council Home Loan Scheme a missed opportunity
Rebuilding Ireland Council Home Loan Scheme a missed opportunity I have urged my Government colleagues to change the rules around the new Council Home Loan Scheme to facilitate older houses that need refurbishment. The new [...]
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12, 2018
New regime on beef trimming
New regime on beef trimming Beef factories must provide proper compensation to farmers whose beef carcasses were excessively trimmed, resulting in Department of Agriculture fines over the last number of years. Minister Creed has confirmed [...]
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10, 2018
National Strategy for Angling Development helps to promote interest in recreational angling
National Strategy for Angling Development helps to promote interest in recreational angling I recently visited the Outdoor Range shop Tuam. The Outdoor Ranger has received funding from I.F.I under the National Strategy for Angling Development [...]
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10, 2018
Statement from Seán Canney TD on his appointment as Minister of State for Rural Affairs and Natural Resources
Statement from Seán Canney TD on his appointment as Minister of State for Rural Affairs and Natural Resources. I am honoured to have been appointed to the position of Minister of State for Rural Affairs [...]
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10, 2018
Ronald McDonald House Charity public appeal #WearYourStripes
Ronald McDonald House Charity public appeal #WearYourStripes Ronald McDonald House Charity has launched a public appeal to support its national fundraising initiative called #WearYourStripes. The fundraising initiative is designed to raise vital funds for the [...]
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09, 2018
Sean Canney concerned over Beef prices
Sean Canney concerned over Beef prices I have raised concerns over continuing low beef prices with both IFA and Minister Michael Creed during meetings in Dublin this week. On Tuesday, I met with the Agriculture [...]