Sean Canney
IrelandpoliticianMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Super junior minister Sean Canney is set to visit Vietnam and Cambodia during the Irish government's diplomatic missions.
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Seán Canney, the Minister of State at the Department of Transport, urged parents to ensure children are not using e-scooters saying it is 'very frightening to think that there are young children up in Temple Street [Hospital] at the moment on life support'.
E-scooter users would need licence and insurance under proposals explored by Government – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-29
Minister of State Seán Canney met the Commissioner, new regulations were announced.
comprehensive action required – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-25
Sean Canney is a Minister who has been involved in discussions about e-scooter regulations and options for the Government.
E-scooters to be banned for under 18s under proposals agreed by Government – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-20
Minister for State for Road Safety Seán Canney has recently said he was leaning towards a blanket ban on e-scooters.
E-scooters face strict regulations if Government opts not to ban them – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-17Minister of State for Transport Seán Canney faced criticism over the delay in introducing crucial road safety legislation.
Minister faces criticism after ‘crucial’ road safety Bill delayed until Dáil returns – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-17
Sean Canney received a letter from Anne Graham regarding the aftermath of two fatal crashes.
Many factors contribute to rising road deaths. Squeamishness can’t be one of them – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-13
Seán Canney has expressed concern about the Road Safety Authority's lack of visibility following a series of road deaths.
Road Safety Authority officials criticised for ‘lack of visibility’ after spate of deaths – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-09
Seán Canney spoke about Ireland's presidency term during the ceremony.
it (almost) all went without a hitch – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-02
Seán Canney is an Independent minister who represents the Independents in Government and is involved in the decision-making process regarding fuel tax cuts.
Cuts to petrol and diesel excise duty likely to be extended as Government leaders meet – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-29
Seán Canney is the Minister of State discussing the fuel excise cuts on behalf of the Independent TDs in Government.
Fuel excise cuts likely to be extended and tapered off over coming months – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-29
Seán Canney is the Minister of State for Road Safety who met with the parents of Grace Lynch to discuss safety measures.
Teenager (16) injured in Dublin hit-and-run road traffic incident – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-18
Seán Canney is the Minister of State for Road Safety who met with the Lynches to discuss the ban.
Ban on scramblers in public places expected in ‘matter of weeks’, Darragh O’Brien confirms – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-17Seán Canney is the Minister of State for Transport struggling to answer the host’s detailed questions.
What’s happened to Claire Byrne? It’s as if she’s rocked up to work late with a bag of cans – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-06
Minister of State with responsibility for Transport Seán Canney said new regulations would be introduced 'within a matter of weeks'.
Calls for gardaí to use DNA spray that tags scrambler riders, bikes for future prosecution – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-06
Minister of State for Transport Seán Canney has acknowledged that the current legislation relating to scramblers allows owners to retrieve their vehicles after a court case.
Scramblers seized by gardaí should not be returned, says Harris – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-04Seán Canney was doing a good thing on Thursday morning when he added the gravitas of junior office to the launch of An Garda Síochána’s annual St Brigid’s bank holiday road safety campaign.
A call from ‘Death’ turns a junior minister into a detective – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-31
Minister of State for Transport, Seán Canney, to outlaw certain vehicles.
fatally slow – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-31Minister of State at the Department of Transport Seán Canney was present at the meeting to discuss the matter.
Ban on use of scramblers in public places being planned following teenager’s death – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-29
Minister of State at the Department of Transport Sean Canney was present at the meeting.
Ban on use of scramblers in public places being planned by Government – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-28Minister of State for Road Safety Seán Canney has said safety can be improved without having to go through a lengthy process of drafting legislation.
Helmets for e-scooter riders may become compulsory to reduce serious injuries – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-12
Seán Canney of the Regional Independent Group is one of the superjunior ministers attending Cabinet.
Court to rule this month on challenges over superjunior ministers’ Cabinet attendance – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-02
Seán Canney was mentioned as an Independent TD who attended the leaders' meetings.
Social media pressure and fake videos undermining democracy, Taoiseach says – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-23
Minister of State for transport Seán Canney said the new rule will ensure learner drivers can no longer repeatedly renew their learner permits without taking a test.
What do new rules mean for learner drivers? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-06Minister of State for Transport Seán Canney has signed regulations requiring the test.
Learner drivers will have to sit test after four years to renew permit – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-05
Minister of State for Transport Seán Canney said the issue of drivers surrendering their licences 'is the responsibility of An Garda Síochána, the Department of Justice and the Courts Service'.
Only 4% of learner drivers disqualified since 2023 have handed in their licences – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-06Sean Canney was one of the Ministers who did not back Maria Steen's presidential nomination.
Maria Steen reflects on failed bid for presidency – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-27
Seán Canney is mentioned among the junior ministers blamed for Steen's failed campaign.
Fierce blame game as Maria Steen’s backers point fingers in wake of failed presidential campaign – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-24
His Government-supporting colleagues Seán Canney, Noel Grealish and Kevin 'Boxer' Moran have not followed suit.
Maria Steen ‘hopeful’ she can still get on ballot paper for presidential election – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-23
Independent Minister of State Seán Canney suggested he would not be adding his name to the list, reiterating his support for Fine Gael candidate Heather Humphreys.
Gareth Sheridan is first Independent candidate to be nominated – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-15
Seán Canney has expressed support for Fine Gael’s candidate Heather Humphreys.
Maria Steen’s route to nomination to contest presidential election narrows – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-12
