Independent Brendan Cronin is the new Cathaoirleach of Killarney Municipal District until year end.
This followed a vote, as Independent Maura Healy-Rae was also proposed for the role by Independent Niall Botty O’Callaghan and seconded by Independent Donal Grady.
Brendan Cronin had been proposed by outgoing Cathaoirleach, Fianna Fáil’s Niall Kelleher, and seconded by Labour’s Marie Moloney, and won the vote 4-3.
Niall Kelleher will resume the role at the end of the year.
John O’Donoghue of the Kerry Independent Alliance was elected Leas-Cathaoirleach of Killarney Municipal District; this also followed a vote, as Independent Niall Botty O’Callaghan had been proposed for the role but lost 4-3.
Brendan Cronin says people impacted by short-term let regulations, as well as farmers, are two of his main priorities for the year ahead as Cathaoirleach of Killarney Municipal District.
Vote results:
Brendan Cronin - Brendan Cronin
Donal Grady – Maura Healy-Rae
Maura Healy-Rae - Maura Healy-Rae
Niall Kelleher - Brendan Cronin
Marie Moloney - Brendan Cronin
Niall Botty O’Callaghan - Maura Healy-Rae
John O’Donoghue - Brendan Cronin
