Councillor Sean Canney is an independent candidate for Galway East. Canney has been formally involved in local politics for six years, representing the Tuam electoral area on Galway County Council. Following a successful term as Mayor of County Galway in 2007/2008, Canney was returned to the council on the first count in the 2009 local elections.

Policies

• Ensure the construction of the new M17 Motorway from Gort to Tuam including the Tuam bypass proceeds immediately
• Ensure that the long promised Western Rail Corridor is delivered to connect Tuam to Athenry, Galway, Limerick and Dublin
• Ensure that the long promised Tuam Ambulance base is provided immediately to serve Tuam and the entire North Galway area
• The provision of fibre optic Broadband and natural gas for towns in Galway East

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