Ciaran Cannon TD is Minister for Training & Skills at the Department of Education & Skills. He represents the constituency of Galway East. He was first elected to Dáil Eireann in February 2011.
Ciaran was first elected to Galway County Council in June 2004, to represent the Loughrea Electoral Area.
Following the 2007 General Election An Taoiseach nominated him to Seanad Eireann.
Ciaran is an active member of the community in Carrabane. He has been the chairperson of the Carrabane Community Council and Scout Leader for the local Scout unit.
He has a strong interest in rural planning, and has been instrumental in ensuring many improvements.
Other facts on Ciaran:
Ciaran was born in Kiltullagh, Athenry.
He lives with his wife Niamh and son Evan.
Every two years Ciaran cycles 600 miles for the Irish Pilgrimage Trust, a national charity caring for children and young people with disabilities.
His favourite film is The Big Blue.
He was chosen as one of Galway’s People of the Year in March 2002.
Ciaran Cannon TDMinister of State for Training and Skills at the Dept of Education and Skills
Minister Cannon opens training and education information event for former Talk Talk workers
The Government is working hard to create the right environment for job creation across the country. Last week’s progress report on the Action Plan on Jobs shows that this is bringing about solid results, and I am confident that this Programme will continue to contribute to this success.”