• Independent TD for Galway East
• Entered the Dáil on 27 February 2016 — General election
• Email me whenever Seán Canney speaks (no more than once per day)

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• Subjects (based on headings added by the Dáil record): Covid-19 Pandemic, Agriculture Schemes, Abortion Services, Covid-19 Pandemic Supports, Departmental Schemes

(based on written questions asked by Seán Canney and answered by departments)

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (27 Nov 2025)

“The Irish Coast Guard is a pillar within the Department of Transport under the leadership of a dedicated Assistant Secretary General. All Coast Guard functions are fully funded through the Departmental Vote and reviewed as part of the annual budgetary process. The Department of Transport through the Irish Coast Guard administer an annual maintenance grant for each of the independent...”

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (27 Nov 2025)

“As Minister of State for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail & Ports I wish to advise that following Brexit, an exchange agreement was made between Ireland and the UK, and a UK licence may be exchanged for an Irish licence, where the conditions of the agreement are met.”

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Reviews (27 Nov 2025)

“As Minister of State, I have responsibility for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports; however, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure including, in consultation with Iarnród Éireann, the East...”

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• Has spoken in 22 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — well below average among TDs.
• Has received answers to 47 written questions in the last year — below average among TDs.
• People have made 0 comments on this TD's speeches — average among TDs.
• This TD's speeches, in the printed record, are readable by an average 15–16 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "public-private partnership") 594 times in debates — above average among TDs.
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