Press Releases from Minister Sean Canney TD.
19
01, 2026
Minister Canney welcomes over €6.5 million investment for ATU and University of Galway
Seán Canney TD, Minister of State for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports and Leader in Cabinet of the Independent Ministers, has welcomed today’s announcement confirming more than €6.5 million in devolved capital [...]
18
01, 2026
Minister Canney highlights over €2.1 million for Galway East in Active Travel and Greenway funding
Seán Canney TD, Minister of State for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports and Leader in Cabinet of the Independent Ministers, has welcomed over €2.1 million in Government investment for Greenway and Active [...]
16
01, 2026
Minister Canney welcomes Government approval to progress Bill which will fast-track the delivery of Flood Relief Infrastructure
Seán Canney TD, Minister of State for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports and Leader in Cabinet of the Independent Ministers, has welcomed Government approval to progress legislation which will fast-track the delivery [...]
15
01, 2026
Minister Canney notes latest figures on Driving Test Waiting Times
Seán Canney TD, Minister with responsibility for Road Safety, has noted the latest driving test waiting time figures, which show the national average waiting time across car, truck and bus tests at 10.6 weeks at [...]
15
01, 2026
Minister Canney encourages public participation in National Conversation on Education
Seán Canney TD, Minister of State for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports and Leader in Cabinet of the Independent Ministers, has encouraged parents, students, educators and communities across Galway and beyond to [...]
14
01, 2026
Minister Canney welcomes €1.46 million in forestry premium payments for Galway
Seán Canney TD, Minister of State for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports and Leader in Cabinet of the Independent Ministers, has welcomed the issuing of €1,464,904 in annual forestry premium payments to [...]
13
01, 2026
Minister Canney welcomes major reforms to cut delays and accelerate delivery of social housing
Seán Canney TD, Minister of State for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports and Leader in Cabinet of the Independent Ministers, has welcomed the announcement by Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, [...]
12
01, 2026
Minister Canney welcomes approval of new special classes for schools in Galway East
Seán Canney TD, Minister of State for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports and Leader in Cabinet of the Independent Ministers, has welcomed the approval of new special classes for schools in Galway [...]
8
01, 2026
Minister Canney Welcomes Government Decision to Vote NO on EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement
Seán Canney TD, Minister of State for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports and Leader in Cabinet of the Independent Ministers, has welcomed the Government’s decision to vote NO on the proposed EU-Mercosur [...]
8
01, 2026
Minister Canney welcomes €3 million investment in mental health research with strong Galway links
Seán Canney TD, Minister of State for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports and Leader in Cabinet of the Independent Ministers, has welcomed the announcement of a €3 million investment in mental health [...]