Senator John McGahon

John was elected as a Member of Seanad Éireann in March 2020 on the Cultural and Educational Panel and was subsequently appointed as Spokesperson for Climate Action, Communications, Energy and Natural Resources.

Her serves on both the Joint Oireachtas Committes on Climate Action and the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement.

Prior to this, John served for six years as a member of Louth County Council. First elected at 23 years of age in 2014 he was re-elected in 2019 on the first count for the Dundalk-Carlingford LEA.

He was elected Cathaoirleach of the Dundalk Municipal District in 2017/18 and 2019/20

Born and raised in Dundalk, he is a nephew of former Louth TD Brendan McGahon.

John was educated at Dundalk Grammar School and University College Dublin where he obtained a BA Honours Degree in History and Politics. He plays rugby for Dundalk RFC and is a member of Dundalk Young Irelands GFC

News & Statements

Cliff edge in temporary waiver of development levies must be stopped –McGahon

The temporary waiver of development levies must be extended to the end of 2025 to ensure continued progress in the development of new build homes in rural Ireland, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

13th April 2024

Let consumers ditch and switch – McGahon

Consumers should be allowed to cancel their TV and internet service contracts without giving 30 days notice, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

1st April 2024

Better compensation coming down the line for commuters impacted by delays – McGahon

New Private Members Bill in the Seanad will see establishment of tiered compensation for trains delayed by 20 minutes or more, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

3rd March 2024

Minister McGrath’s conversion to Fine Gael’s tax cuts & money back in your pocket is welcome – McGahon

Finance Minister Michael McGrath’s conversion to Fine Gael’s position on income tax cuts and money back in your pocket politics is a welcome development, according to a Fine Gael Senator.

28th February 2024

Breast cancer survivors to have same access to mastectomy financial supports – McGahon

Proposals to cut allocations for supports for breast cancer survivors have been reversed.

22nd February 2024

Faster rollout of contactless payments on public transport must happen from NTA – McGahon

The onus is on the National Transport Authority to expedite the process of rolling out contactless payments on public transport, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

18th January 2024

Irish Rail must reduce fares and increase service with 41 new railcars – McGahon

Irish Rail should reduce their passenger fares and increase services with 41 new railcars coming into service, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

2nd January 2024

Remove ‘war sponsor’ drinks from Leinster House – McGahon

Fine Gael Senator John McGahon has demanded that products made by Bacardi, Mondelez, and Pepsi are immediately removed from sale on the Leinster House campus. All three companies have been officially placed on the ‘International Sponsors of War’ list by the Ukrainian government for contributing to Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine.

19th November 2023

Businesses and community groups in Louth should apply for flood damage payments without delay – McGahon

Fine Gael Senator John McGahon has urged businesses, community groups and other organisations affected by flooding in Louth to apply for payments through Government supported schemes.

2nd November 2023

Increase funding to help Dundalk Tidy Towns – McGahon

Fine Gael Senator John McGahon has called for more funding to be allocated to Dundalk Tidy Towns.

26th June 2023

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Contact Details

Address:

57 Clanbrassil Street
Dundalk
Co. Louth

Phone:

(042) 933-5374

Email:

john.mcgahon@oir.ie