Joe Cooney TD

I urged the Government in the Dáil to fast-track all wastewater treatment projects under the Critical Infrastructure Bill 2026. Rural communities cannot continue to face delays while raw sewage continues to impact our environment and hold back development. joecooney.com/2026/05/29/c...

I raised concerns today about delays with CPOs and vesting orders which are slowing down efforts to tackle dereliction and vacancy. Councils like Clare County Council are stepping up on housing delivery and need these applications prioritised by Tailte Éireann.

While people absolutely have a right to appeal, it is disappointing to see so many large-scale residential developments (LRDs) delayed at a time when we are in the middle of a housing crisis. We need to keep housing delivery moving while ensuring proper planning processes are respected.

It was great to meet farmers from all over Clare at Ennis Mart today. I will be a strong advocate for agriculture and rural communities if elected this Friday to Dáil Éireann. #GE24 #TalkToJoe #joecooney

Ennis was buzzing today as Sean Kelly MEP joined me on the campaign trail. I greatly appreciate all the warm wishes I received on the streets of the Clare County Capital ahead of Friday's General Election. #Countyclare #ennis #GE24 #TalkToJoe #JoeCooney

I will be a strong advocate for agriculture and rural communities in Dáil Éireann. I am acutely aware of the challenges faced by farm families and of the importance of the agricultural sector for our county. #GE24 #TalkToJoe

I was in snowy North Clare today with Cllr. Joe Garrihy. Plenty of issues and opportunities discussed on the canvass from tourism to the cost of living and from housing and road infrastructure to immigration and the SME sector. #ge24 #countyclare #joecooney #talktojoe #finegael

One week to go until #GE24 #TalkToJoe

With one week to go until Election Day, my team and I hit the streets of Ennis and surrounding communities. #ge24 #finegael #talktojoe #clare

Thank you to Minister Helen Mc Entee for joining my Fine Gael colleagues and I on the campaign trail in Ennis this afternoon. #GE24