Press Releases from Minister Sean Canney TD.

24 03, 2025

Minister Seán Canney Strengthens Ireland-Brazil Ties on St. Patrick’s Day Visit

By | March 24th, 2025|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, National, Press Releases, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Minister of State at the Department of Transport, with responsibility for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail, and Ports, Seán Canney TD, has concluded a successful visit to Brazil, celebrating St. Patrick's Day while fostering [...]

24 03, 2025

Minister of State Seán Canney Urges Eligible Households to Avail of Free Solar Panel Grant

By | March 24th, 2025|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Housing, Information, Latest News, Press Releases, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Minister of State for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail & Ports and Leader of the Independent Group of Ministers, Seán Canney TD is calling on households with medically vulnerable individuals to explore the SEAI [...]

11 03, 2025

Welcomes Over €1.1 Million in Funding for 15 Galway Community Centres

By | March 11th, 2025|Annaghdown, Athenry Area, Corofin, Dunmore, Galway East, Gort Area, Headford Area, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Loughrea Area, Monivea Area, Mountbellew, Portumna Area, Press Releases, Tuam Area, Turloughmore Area|0 Comments

I welcome confirmation that 15 community centres across Galway will receive significant funding under the Community Centre Investment Fund Scheme, with a total allocation of €1,116,640 to support essential upgrades and improvements. The funding will [...]

7 03, 2025

I welcome the launch of Enterprise Ireland’s Strategy 2025-2029

By | March 7th, 2025|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Press Releases, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I welcome the launch of Enterprise Ireland’s Strategy 2025-2029: Delivering for Ireland, Leading Globally, highlighting its strong focus on regional economic development, SME growth, and sustainable innovation. This strategy is a transformative step for Irish [...]

21 02, 2025

Welcomes Government announcement of €1.9m contract for continuation of the National Training Programme for Special Needs Assistants

By | February 21st, 2025|Blog, Education, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Press Releases, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I welcome Government confirmation that a contract has been awarded to Atlantic Technological University (ATU) for continued provision of the national training programme for Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) from September 2025. Further to a procurement [...]

26 10, 2024

Government need to support Self Employed people with they are unable to work due to ill health.

By | October 26th, 2024|Annaghdown, Athenry Area, Blog, Corofin, Dunmore, Education, Farming, Galway East, Gort Area, Headford Area, Health, Homepage, Information, Kinvara Area, Latest News, Loughrea Area, Monivea Area, Mountbellew, National, Newsletter, Portumna Area, Press Releases, Tourism, Tuam Area, Turloughmore Area|0 Comments

I have again highlighted the unfair treatment of self-employed people when they fall sick. At present they cannot avail of Illness Benefit and often have no income when they are out sick. The person cannot [...]

17 10, 2024

Newsletter August 2024

By | October 17th, 2024|Annaghdown, Athenry Area, Blog, Corofin, Dunmore, Education, Farming, Flood Relief, Galway East, Gort Area, Headford Area, Health, Homepage, Housing, Information, Kinvara Area, Latest News, Monivea Area, Mountbellew, Newsletter, Portumna Area, Press Releases, Sporting, Tourism, Tuam Area, Turloughmore Area|0 Comments

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7 09, 2024

ACRES not delivering for farmers.

By | September 7th, 2024|Blog, Farming, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Press Releases, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I have expressed concern the ACRES scheme as designed is not delivering the expected support for farmers. I am being contacted by farmers whose applications are now being checked by the Department of Agriculture scientists [...]

2 09, 2024

Canney – Independent Regional Group TDs Publish Pre-Budget Submission 2025: Advocating a better future for all.

By | September 2nd, 2024|Annaghdown, Athenry Area, Blog, Corofin, Dunmore, Education, Farming, Flood Relief, Galway East, Gort Area, Headford Area, Health, Homepage, Housing, Information, Kinvara Area, Latest News, Loughrea Area, Monivea Area, Mountbellew, National, Portumna Area, Press Releases, Sporting, Tourism, Tuam Area, Turloughmore Area|0 Comments

Sean Canney Independent TD along with the Independent Regional Group of TDs published their pre-budget submission 2025 today urging the Government to adopt an integrated approach with clear, actionable goals in its final budget. The [...]

1 08, 2024

Welcomes Publication of All-Ireland Rail Review.

By | August 1st, 2024|Athenry Area, Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Press Releases, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I welcome the publication of the All-Ireland Rail Review by the Irish Government and The Executive in Northern Ireland. The review sets out the strategy by which rail transport on the Island of Ireland will [...]