·         In accordance with Sections 36 of the Local Government Act 2001 as amended to elect the Leas-Chathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council to hold office until his/her successor shall have been appointed in accordance with law.

The Cathaoirleach, Councillor Fitzmaurice invited proposals for the election of Leas Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council for the term 2024-2025.

It was PROPOSED by Councillor Sean Moylan

            SECONDED by Councillor John Naughton

That Councillor Larry Brennan be elected as Leas Cathaoirleach

It was PROPOSED by Councillor Nigel Dineen

            SECONDED by Councillor Tony Ward

That Councillor Leah Cull be elected as Leas Cathaoirleach

A vote was taken by the Meetings Administrator on the election of Leas Cathaoirleach, which resulted as follows:

VOTING FOR THE ELECTION OF COUNCILLOR LARRY BRENNAN

Councillor Sean Moylan, Councillor Larry Brennan, Councillor John Naughton, Councillor John Keogh, Councillor Callaghan, Councillor Connolly, Councillor Crosby, Councillor Fallon, Councillor Fitzmaurice, Councillor Kelly, Councillor Keogh, Councillor McDermott, Councillor Scahill (12)

VOTING FOR THE ELECTION OF COUNCILLOR LEAH CULL

Councillor Nigel Dineen, Councillor Tony Ward, Councillor Leah Cull, Councillor Anthony Waldron (4)

ABSTAINED

Councillor Byrne, Councillor Frain (2)

Councillor Larry Brennan was duly elected as Leas Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council. 

Councillor Brennan was congratulated by Councillor Fitzmaurice on his election as Leas Cathaoirleach. 

Councillor Brennan noted to the Cathaoirleach, Chief Executive and fellow elected members that he was very proud to accept the position. He thanks his proposer and seconder.  He commiserated with Councillor Leah Cull.  He said he was looking forward to working with the executive and other elected members in working for Co. Roscommon.  He acknowledged the presence of friends and family, and their support.  He paid tribute to outgoing Cathaoirleach in his role in last 12 months.  He acknowledged Councillor Fitzmaurice as Cathaoirleach and wished him the best for his role.