Seán Canney
Contact details
St. Davids, The Mall, Tuam, Co. Galway
Recent contributions
Wed, 30 Apr 2025
Rail Network
Wed, 30 Apr 2025
Public Transport
Tue, 8 Apr 2025
Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Accidents) Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages
Recent questions
Tue, 8 Apr 2025
Waste Management
236. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he is aware of the burden being placed on farmers by new requirements being instituted by farm plastic collection firms that farmers must now be able to prove where and when the plastic film was purchased or face a double cost; if he is further aware that many farmers do not purchase the plastic themselves, the plastic is provided by silage contractors and the price included in the costs to the farmer; if he believes that this rule change is placing an unfair burden on farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16735/25]
Tue, 8 Apr 2025
Medicinal Products
885. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Health when weight loss drugs will be made available to people on medical cards as those struggling to lose large amounts of weight, but who do not have diabetes, would benefit significantly from the availability of this medication; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16664/25]
Tue, 8 Apr 2025
Medicinal Products
886. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Health if compression socks are available for people who have medical cards as these represent a significant cost; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16665/25]
Votes
Sponsored Bills
Gender Recognition (Amendment) (Prisons) Bill 2023
First Stage
Commission of Investigation (Nursing Homes) Bill 2022
First Stage
Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) (Foetal Pain Relief) Bill 2021
First Stage
Membership history
34th Dáil
Period:
2024 -
Party:
Independent
Constituency:
Galway East
Office:
Minister of State at the Department of Transport
33rd Dáil
Period:
2020 - 2024
Party:
Independent
Constituency:
Galway East
32nd Dáil
Period:
2016 - 2020
Party:
Independent
Constituency:
Galway East
Office:
Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment with special responsibility for Community Development, Natural Resources and Digital Development (2018 - 2020)