• Independent TD for Galway East
• Entered the Dáil on 27 February 2016 — General election
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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)

Cost of Motoring: Motion [Private Members] (12 Nov 2025)

“9 o’clock First, I want to confirm that the Government will be opposing this motion. I welcome the opportunity to respond to some of the issues raised in the debate on the motion put forward by Sinn Féin on the cost of motoring. Sinn Féin has expressed the view that the May and October 2025 carbon tax increases should be reversed with no further increases taking...”

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Semi-State Bodies (6 Nov 2025)

“I propose to take Questions Nos. 180 to 187, inclusive, together. The appointment of the Chief Executive Officer ('CEO') to the Port of Cork Company ('PoCC'), a State-owned commercial port under my remit, was made in 2024 in accordance with applicable legislation and the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies 2016 ('the Code of Practice'), with terms and conditions for the role...”

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (6 Nov 2025)

“Coast Guard SAR helicopter services are provided under contract that is currently transitioning from CHCI to Bristow Ireland Limited (BIL). Coast Guard Aviation services are regulated by the Irish Aviation Authority. My Department does not have any role in the regulatory oversight of the contracted service providers. Many of the personnel previously employed by CHCI have or will prior...”

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• Has spoken in 27 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — well below average among TDs.
• Has received answers to 51 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") 593 times in debates — above average among TDs.
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