Councillor for Cork City South Central, Cork City Council

Seán Martin

Fianna Fáil

Elected 7 June 2024.

Voting record

Tá — yes
Níl — no
Staon — abstained
Didn't vote

Named votes of Cork City Council while Seán Martin was a member, from the council’s minutes. Most council decisions are made without a named vote, and not every meeting’s minutes have been read yet.

113 votes

29 Sep 2026TáVOTE ON WHETHER OR NOT TO ADJUST THE BASIC RATE OF LPTOn the proposal of An tArd-Mhéara, a vote was called for on whether to adjust the basic rate of LPTCarried 20–7
29 Sep 2026TáVOTE ON WHETHER TO ADJUST THE BASIC RATE OF LPT UPWARDS BY 15%On the proposal of Comhairleoir J. Kavanagh, seconded by Comhairleoir S. Martin, a vote was called for on whether to adjust the basic rate of LPT upwards by 15%Carried 20–7
29 Sep 2026TáVOTE ON WHETHER TO ADJUST THE BASIC RATE OF LPT FOR A THREE YEAR DURATIONOn the proposal of Comhairleoir S. Martin, seconded by Comhairleoir D. Cahill, a vote was called for on whether to adjust the basic rate of LPT for a three year durationCarried 18–9
14 Sep 2026Níl5. MINUTESOn the proposal of Comhairleoir A. Deasy, seconded by Comhairleoir N. O’Flynn, a vote was called for on sending the minutes back for amendmentLost 3–25
13 Jul 2026Didn't vote7.5 PROPOSED VARIATION NO. 3 (NPF IMPLEMENTATION: HOUSING GROWTH REQUIREMENTS, RURAL HOUSING POLICY & RELATED UPDATES) TO THE CORK CITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022 – 2028 (AS VARIED)An Chomhairle considered the Proposed Variation No. 3 in its entirety apart from the matters circulated, which will each be subject to a separate vote.Carried 28–0
13 Jul 2026Didn't vote7.5 PROPOSED VARIATION NO. 3 (NPF IMPLEMENTATION: HOUSING GROWTH REQUIREMENTS, RURAL HOUSING POLICY & RELATED UPDATES) TO THE CORK CITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022 – 2028 (AS VARIED)An Chomhairle considered the Rural Housing Policy (as set out in “2. Rural Housing Policy” of “Part A, Volume 1: Written Statement” of Proposed Variation No. 3 and as amended by the Chief Executive’s recommendations).Carried 26–3
13 Jul 2026Didn't vote7.5 PROPOSED VARIATION NO. 3 (NPF IMPLEMENTATION: HOUSING GROWTH REQUIREMENTS, RURAL HOUSING POLICY & RELATED UPDATES) TO THE CORK CITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022 – 2028 (AS VARIED)An Chomhairle considered the amendment to the proposed zoning amendment: South West 1 – Lehenaghmore (off Togher Road) and Site Specific Objective 4.Carried 22–7
13 Jul 2026Didn't vote7.5 PROPOSED VARIATION NO. 3 (NPF IMPLEMENTATION: HOUSING GROWTH REQUIREMENTS, RURAL HOUSING POLICY & RELATED UPDATES) TO THE CORK CITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022 – 2028 (AS VARIED)An Chomhairle considered the proposed zoning amendment (as amended): South West 1 – Lehenaghmore (off Togher Road) and Site Specific Objective 4.Carried 21–8
13 Jul 2026Didn't vote7.5 PROPOSED VARIATION NO. 3 (NPF IMPLEMENTATION: HOUSING GROWTH REQUIREMENTS, RURAL HOUSING POLICY & RELATED UPDATES) TO THE CORK CITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022 – 2028 (AS VARIED)An Chomhairle considered the proposed zoning amendment: South West 2 – Lehenaghmore (east of Lehenaghmore Park) and Site-Specific Objective 5.Carried 22–7
13 Jul 2026Didn't vote7.5 PROPOSED VARIATION NO. 3 (NPF IMPLEMENTATION: HOUSING GROWTH REQUIREMENTS, RURAL HOUSING POLICY & RELATED UPDATES) TO THE CORK CITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022 – 2028 (AS VARIED)An Chomhairle considered the amendment to the proposed zoning amendment: South West 6 – Spur Hill, Doughcloyne and Site-Specific Objective 19.Carried 27–2
13 Jul 2026Didn't vote7.5 PROPOSED VARIATION NO. 3 (NPF IMPLEMENTATION: HOUSING GROWTH REQUIREMENTS, RURAL HOUSING POLICY & RELATED UPDATES) TO THE CORK CITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022 – 2028 (AS VARIED)An Chomhairle considered the proposed zoning amendment (as amended): South West 6 – Spur Hill, Doughcloyne and Site-Specific Objective 19Carried 27–2
13 Jul 2026Didn't vote7.5 PROPOSED VARIATION NO. 3 (NPF IMPLEMENTATION: HOUSING GROWTH REQUIREMENTS, RURAL HOUSING POLICY & RELATED UPDATES) TO THE CORK CITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022 – 2028 (AS VARIED)An Chomhairle considered the proposed zoning amendment: South East 4 – Off Belmont Avenue, Garryduff and Site-Specific Objective 2.Carried 29–0
13 Jul 2026Didn't vote7.5 PROPOSED VARIATION NO. 3 (NPF IMPLEMENTATION: HOUSING GROWTH REQUIREMENTS, RURAL HOUSING POLICY & RELATED UPDATES) TO THE CORK CITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022 – 2028 (AS VARIED)An Chomhairle considered the amendment to the proposed zoning amendment: South East 2 – Moneygourney, Douglas and Site-Specific Objective 1.Carried 23–6
13 Jul 2026Didn't vote7.5 PROPOSED VARIATION NO. 3 (NPF IMPLEMENTATION: HOUSING GROWTH REQUIREMENTS, RURAL HOUSING POLICY & RELATED UPDATES) TO THE CORK CITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022 – 2028 (AS VARIED)An Chomhairle considered the proposed zoning amendment (as amended): South East 2 – Moneygourney, Douglas and Site-Specific Objective 1.Carried 21–8
13 Jul 2026Didn't vote7.5 PROPOSED VARIATION NO. 3 (NPF IMPLEMENTATION: HOUSING GROWTH REQUIREMENTS, RURAL HOUSING POLICY & RELATED UPDATES) TO THE CORK CITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022 – 2028 (AS VARIED)An Chomhairle considered the proposed zoning amendment: South East 6 – Moneygourney, Douglas and Site-Specific Objective 3.Carried 26–3
13 Jul 2026Didn't vote7.5 PROPOSED VARIATION NO. 3 (NPF IMPLEMENTATION: HOUSING GROWTH REQUIREMENTS, RURAL HOUSING POLICY & RELATED UPDATES) TO THE CORK CITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022 – 2028 (AS VARIED)An Chomhairle considered the proposed zoning amendment: South East 3 – Castletreasure.Carried 27–2
13 Jul 2026Didn't vote7.5 PROPOSED VARIATION NO. 3 (NPF IMPLEMENTATION: HOUSING GROWTH REQUIREMENTS, RURAL HOUSING POLICY & RELATED UPDATES) TO THE CORK CITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022 – 2028 (AS VARIED)An Chomhairle considered the proposed zoning amendment: North East 1 – Sallybrook, Glanmire and paragraph 10.286A of the City Development Plan.Carried 19–10
13 Jul 2026Didn't vote7.5 PROPOSED VARIATION NO. 3 (NPF IMPLEMENTATION: HOUSING GROWTH REQUIREMENTS, RURAL HOUSING POLICY & RELATED UPDATES) TO THE CORK CITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022 – 2028 (AS VARIED)An Chomhairle considered the proposed zoning amendment: North East 3 – Kilcully (off Rosemount Estate) and Site-Specific Objective 10.Carried 25–4
13 Jul 2026Didn't vote7.5 PROPOSED VARIATION NO. 3 (NPF IMPLEMENTATION: HOUSING GROWTH REQUIREMENTS, RURAL HOUSING POLICY & RELATED UPDATES) TO THE CORK CITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022 – 2028 (AS VARIED)An Chomhairle considered the proposed zoning amendment: North West 3 – Kerry Pike and Site-Specific Objective 16.Lost 7–22
13 Jul 2026Didn't vote28.1 PROPOSED FLOOD RELIEF SCHEME FOR BLACKPOOLThat this Council declares it’s complete opposition to the OPW’s plans to cover over the last open stretch of the Bride River in Blackpool with concrete. These measures are supposed to be in the interests of flood prevention but according to the OPW’s own reports this is not the most effective option, it’s not the most cost-effective option and it will have a permanent negative impact on the local area. The alternative upstream storage option will control river water, is less expensive and will have significantly less impact on the health and wellbeing of the community of Blackpool. The culverting proposal is expensive and will drive major disruption in the area. It will also have limited effect for flooding caused by rainwater. The streams of water will continue to pour down every hill into Blackpool and flooding will continue to occur. This Council calls on Minister Jack Chambers to not approve the proposed Flood Relief Scheme for Blackpool. Instead, we are calling for the alternative, cheaper and more effective proposal of upstream storage.Carried 8–7
8 Jun 2026Tá7.6 NATIONAL MOBILITY HUBS PILOT PROGRAMME – CORK CITYOn the proposal of Comhairleoir P. Dineen, seconded by Comhairleoir J. Lynch, a vote was called for on the approval of the proposed Mobility Hubs Pilot ProgrammeCarried 22–3
8 Jun 2026Staon29.1 INVITATION TO CORK CITY HALLThat Cork City Council write to the Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sánchez to formally invite him to Cork in recognition of the fact that he is the only leader of a large European Union country who has had the courage to call out and condemn United States President Donald Trump for his repeated breaches of international law and the rules based international order; breaches that have led to the deaths of countless innocent civilians and major disruptions to the world economy and which have fatally undermined the moral authority of the western democracies.Carried 15–6
8 Jun 2026Níl29.2 TRIPLE LOCKThat this Council: 1. Notes the Government's intention to remove the entire UN authorisation requirement (both Security Council and General Assembly routes) from the Triple Lock mechanism, which currently requires UN, Government and Dáil approval before Defence Forces personnel can be deployed on international missions; 2. Notes that polling consistently shows a majority of Irish people support retaining the Triple Lock, with 75% wanting to keep neutrality exactly as it is; 3. Notes that the Triple Lock was cited as a key guarantee of Irish neutrality during both the Nice Treaty (2002) and Lisbon Treaty (2009) referendum campaigns and that removal of the Triple Lock would be a fundamental undermining of Irish neutrality; 4. Opposes any proposals to remove the Triple Lock and calls for a referendum before any changes to Ireland’s neutrality provisions.Carried 17–7
11 May 2026Níl3.8 SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERSOn the proposal of Comhairleoir A. Deasy, seconded by Comhairleoir N. O’Flynn, a vote was called for on the suspension of standing ordersLost 15–14
11 May 2026Níl3.9 SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERSOn the proposal of Comhairleoir K. Collins, seconded by Comhairleoir M. Gould, a vote was called for on the suspension of standing ordersLost 16–13
11 May 2026Tá7.1 MATERIAL CONTRAVENTION OF THE CORK CITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028On the proposal of Comhairleoir T. Shannon, seconded by Comhairleoir C. Kelleher, a vote was called for on the approval of the material contravention of the Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028Lost 20–10
11 May 2026Tá7.5 TEMPORARY AMENDMENTS TO CORK CITY APPOINTED STANDS (TAXI) BYE-LAWS 2020On the proposal of Comhairleoir J. Lynch, seconded by Comhairleoir F. Kerins, a vote was called for on the approval of the proposed temporary amendmentsCarried 22–4
11 May 2026Níl9.1.1 REVOKE US SENATOR GEORGE MITCHELL’S FREEDOM OF CORKFormer US Senator George Mitchell has been proved to have been lying when he said he cut all ties with the paedophile Jeffrey Epstein after he was convicted. He continued to have contact with him and may even have met him. This Council commends the decision of Queen’s University Belfast in removing the name of their former chancellor George Mitchell from the Institute for Global Peace, Security and Justice and also removing a bust of him from campus. This Council also commends the decision of the US-Ireland Alliance in removing his name from their scholarship programme. This motion calls on Cork City Council to follow their example and show we stand with survivors by revoking the Freedom of Cork given to Mitchell in 1998.Carried 18–10
11 May 2026Didn't vote28.5 OFFSHORE EXPLORATION AND ENERGY SECURITYThat Cork City Council acknowledges the worsening global energy crisis and its potential severe impact on Ireland’s economy and households. Council calls on the Chief Executive to write immediately to An Taoiseach urging that the ban on offshore exploration be lifted so that Ireland can develop its own indigenous energy resources and protect against future energy insecurity and economic damage.Lost 3–12
13 Apr 2026Níl3.5 SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERSOn the proposal of Comhairleoir A. Deasy, seconded by Comhairleoir N. O’Flynn, a vote was called for on the suspension of standing ordersLost 14–13
13 Apr 2026Níl3.6 SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERSOn the proposal of Comhairleoir H. Kamegni, seconded by Comhairleoir O. Moran, a vote was called for on the suspension of standing ordersLost 15–13
13 Apr 2026Níl3.7 SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERSOn the proposal of Comhairleoir N. O’Flynn, seconded by Comhairleoir A. Deasy, a vote was called for on the suspension of standing ordersLost 15–13
13 Apr 2026Níl3.8 SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERSOn the proposal of Comhairleoir K. Collins, seconded by Comhairleoir M. Gould, a vote was called for on the suspension of standing ordersLost 15–13
13 Apr 2026Didn't vote28.1 STATUTORY WAIVER OR EXEMPTION SCHEME FOR LOCAL PROPERTY TAXThat Cork City Council calls on the Minister for Finance, Deputy Simon Harris TD, to introduce a statutory waiver or exemption scheme for the payment of Local Property Tax (LPT) for households located in residential housing estates that: o Have been fully completed for a period exceeding five years; and o Have not yet been formally taken in charge by the relevant local authority.Lost 5–11
9 Mar 2026Didn't vote3.5 SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERSOn the proposal of Comhairleoir K. Collins, seconded by Comhairleoir M. Gould, a vote was called for on the suspension of standing ordersLost 13–8
9 Mar 2026Didn't vote3.6 SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERSOn the proposal of Comhairleoir N. O’Connor, seconded by Comhairleoir D. Boyle, a vote was called for on the suspension of standing ordersLost 16–11
9 Mar 2026Didn't vote27.1 EU GDP GROWTHThat Cork City Council expresses concern at the persistently low rate of economic growth across the European Union over the past two decades, particularly when compared with other major global economies. The GDP is averaging 1% per year, falling well behind China at 5% and America at 2.8%. When Ireland joined the EU, it was averaging 6%. Council calls on the Government of Ireland to formally petition the European Commission to provide a clear and detailed strategy outlining how it intends to significantly increase EU GDP growth in the coming years. This should include specific measures to improve competitiveness, attract investment, and raise productivity across member states. Council further requests clarity on what concrete steps the EU will take to reduce bureaucratic and regulatory burdens that are widely seen as constraining enterprise, innovation, and economic expansion.Lost 4–19
9 Mar 2026Didn't vote27.4 INHERITANCE TAXThat Cork City Council write to the Taoiseach’s office calling for an end to discrimination in Inheritance Tax for childless citizens, single people and their families.Lost 11–13
9 Mar 2026Didn't vote27.6 SOLIDARITY WITH CUBAThat Cork City Council expresses solidarity with Cuba and its people, and will write to the United States Ambassador in Dublin, Mr. Edward S. Walsh, expressing the Council’s opposition to and condemnation of the ongoing US blockade of the island.Carried 16–5
9 Mar 2026Didn't vote27.8 BOYCOTT ST. PATRICK’S DAY VISIT TO THE WHITE HOUSEIn the context of the genocide in Gaza, the kidnapping of Nicolas Maduro, the attacks on Iran and the information coming from the Epstein files, it is completely unacceptable that Taoiseach Micheál Martin is still planning on visiting the White House on St. Patrick’s Day to smile and shake Donald Trump’s hand and give him a gift of shamrock on behalf of the Irish people. This Council call on all parties and politicians to send a strong message by boycotting the visit to the White House on St. Patrick’s Day.Lost 5–9
9 Feb 2026Tá7.3 PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AT EVERGREEN ROAD, TURNERS CROSS.On the proposal of Comhairleoir A. Deasy, seconded by Comhairleoir N. O’Flynn, a vote was called for on the approval of the proposed development at Evergreen Road, Turners CrossCarried 28–1
9 Feb 2026Tá7.4 PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AT ANGLESEA TERRACEOn the proposal of Comhairleoir A. Deasy, seconded by Comhairleoir N. O’Flynn, a vote was called for on the approval of the proposed development at Anglesea TerraceCarried 28–1
9 Feb 2026Tá7.5 PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AT PHASE 1D EASTOn the proposal of Comhairleoir A. Deasy, seconded by Comhairleoir N. O’Flynn, a vote was called for on the approval of the proposed development at Phase 1D EastCarried 29–0
9 Feb 2026NílSUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERSThat Cork City Council notes the contentious elements of the Knockpogue/Knockfree Avenues Active Travel Scheme and agrees to engage with residents to appoint an agreed, qualified and independent mediator.Lost 6–13
9 Feb 2026NílWORKS ALONG KNOCKFREE AVENUE AND KNOCKPOGUE AVENUEThat Cork City Council would agree to temporarily suspend all ongoing and scheduled works along Knockfree Avenue and Knockpogue Avenue, Farranree. This pause would allow for structured and community engagement, improved transparency, and the presentation of clear and comprehensive project plans to residents and elected members. While a vast majority of residents welcome the principle of an improvement scheme for the area, they have clearly indicated that they do not support key elements of the current proposals. In particular, there is significant concern regarding the removal of mature trees, the introduction of cycle lanes in place of existing landscaping, and the associated reduction in on street car parking spaces. These aspects are viewed as having considerable environmental, visual, and practical impacts on daily life in the community.Lost 7–18
9 Feb 2026NílKNOCKFREE AND KNOCKPOGUE AVENUESIn light of the significant community opposition to the plans for Knockfree and Knockpogue Avenues, this Council calls for an immediate temporary stoppage of work to allow space for the Council to seriously engage with residents who are calling for clarity, clear and full plans and better community engagement. The contractor should also be engaged with by the Council to allow for this temporary stoppage.Lost 6–17
12 Jan 2026Didn't vote21.4 SAFEGUARDING IRISH DEMOCRACY FROM FOREIGN INTERFERENCEThat Cork City Council calls on the Government to: 1. Introduce a clear and comprehensive suite of laws to prevent and address foreign interference in Irish democratic processes, including elections, referenda and political decision-making; and domestic misinformation and disinformation, especially with AI; 2. Create specific statutory offences for any person who knowingly enables, facilitates or colludes with a foreign government, foreign state-linked entity, or foreign actor, including non-state organisations or individuals acting on behalf of, or aligned with, groups with malign intent, for the purpose of influencing Irish democracy; 3. Provide for effective sanctions, including criminal penalties, financial penalties and disqualification from public office where appropriate; 4. Strengthen transparency and enforcement, including enhanced disclosure requirements and strengthened investigative and enforcement powers for relevant oversight, regulatory and policing bodies; 5. Ensure that any such measures are proportionate, evidence-based, and fully consistent with Ireland’s obligations under EU law, including the protection of fundamental rights and legitimate democratic participation.Carried 22–2
12 Jan 2026Didn't vote21.5 RECENT MILITARY OPERATION IN VENEZUELAThat Cork City Council write to An Taoiseach Micheál Martin and the Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee calling on them and the Irish government to strongly condemn the Trump administration’s recent military operation in Venezuela, which resulted in the deaths of numerous people and the capture of Venezuela’s sitting President, Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores on the basis that said military operation constituted a clear violation of the basic principles of international law, in particular the prohibition of the use of force against the territorial integrity and political independence of nation states pursuant to Article 2.4 of the United Nations Charter.Carried 23–3
12 Jan 2026Didn't vote21.6 HEALTH (REGULATION OF TERMINATION OF PREGNANCY) (AMENDMENT) BILL AND SUPPORTS FOR PREGNANT WOMENThat Cork City Council welcomes the outcome of the recent Dáil Éireann vote (73- 71 on 17 December 2025) to reject the restoration to the Order Paper of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) (Amendment) Bill 2023. This Bill proposed significant changes to Ireland's abortion laws, including: abortion on request up to fetal viability (typically around 22-24 weeks); abolition of the three- day waiting period; broader grounds for later-term abortions (such as fatal fetal abnormalities likely to lead to death before birth or within one year, or serious risk to the woman's health); and decriminalization of abortion services. This Motion calls on Cork City Council to write to An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, expressing concern about the rising number of abortions in Ireland (approximately 49,000 recorded from 2019 to the end of 2024, with numbers increasing annually to a record 10,852 in 2024) and urging the Government to work towards reducing abortion numbers by providing better supports for pregnant women, including financial assistance, housing, and other practical measures, while also actively promoting a positive cultural shift that affirms the clear message that every baby is a cherished and very welcome addition to our country.Lost 4–21
12 Jan 2026Didn't vote21.7 PALESTINE SOLIDARITY ACTIVISTSEight imprisoned Palestine solidarity activists are currently being held in prison in the UK without bail. The way they’ve been treated is abhorrent. In protest at these intolerable conditions, they have been on hunger strike for more than 9 weeks and at this point, are near death. This Council declares our solidarity with these brave pro- Palestine activists on hunger strike and calls on the British government to listen to their demands and end this inhumane treatment.Carried 18–2

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Roster checked on 4 November 2026. Sources: Cork City Council — Meet your councillors, 2024 Cork City Council election (Wikipedia), Echo — Cork City Council gets two new members to replace newly elected TDs (17 Dec 2024), 96FM — Two new councillors on Cork City Council (10 Mar 2025), Echo — Struthers co-opted in place of Ted Tynan (June 2026).

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