• Fine Gael TD for Galway East
• Former Fine Gael Senator (Nominated by the Taoiseach)
• Changed party from Progressive Democrats on 24 Mar 2009
• Entered the Dáil on 26 February 2011 — General election
• Entered the Seanad on 13 September 2007 — appointed
• Left the Seanad on 25 April 2011 — General election
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• Subjects (based on headings added by the Dáil record): Flood Relief Schemes, Health Services Provision, CLÁR Programme, Tellus Border Project, Schools Building Projects Status

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Seanad: European Court Decision: Motion (16 May 2018)

“The prevention and eradication of torture and other forms of cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment has been a cornerstone of Ireland's approach to human rights for decades. Ireland is rightly seen across the world as a defender of the international human rights framework, including through its work in the EU and at international fora such as the United Nations, the...”

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid Provision (15 May 2018)

“The Government is strongly committed to responding to the escalating humanitarian crisis in South Sudan, where over 6.2 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance. Conflict, drought, severe food insecurity and the threat of famine, are causing massive population displacement and suffering throughout the country. Ireland’s utmost priority is to ensure that life-saving...”

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid Provision (15 May 2018)

“The demands on the global humanitarian system have increased exponentially in recent years, with a 600% increase in humanitarian needs over the last 12 years. Currently, $24 billion USD in financial aid is needed to address the scale and complexity of these needs, with the clear imperative to ensure maximum positive impact for people affected by the multitude of crises, primarily driven by...”

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• Has spoken in 12 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — well below average among TDs.
• Has received answers to 2 written questions in the last year — well below average among TDs.
• People have made 6 comments on this TD's speeches — well above average among TDs.
• This TD's speeches, in the printed record, are readable by an average 19–20 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
• 62 people are tracking whenever this TD speaks — email me whenever Ciarán Cannon speaks.
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "public-private partnership") 265 times in debates — average among TDs.
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