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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, September 09, 2024

HEADED ITEM NO. 2

HEADED ITEM: D. of Corporate Performance & Change Management

FILLING OF CASUAL VACANCY ON SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL - TALLAGHT CENTRAL LEA - FOR APPROVAL

REPLY:

Following the election of Councillor Patrick Pearse Holohan in two local electoral areas, on 7th June 2024, a casual vacancy has occurred on South Dublin County Council (Tallaght Central).  The filling of the Casual Vacancy in the membership of of South Dublin County Council (Tallaght Central LEA), to be in accordance with Section 19 of the Local Government Act 2001, as amended and in accordance with Article 124(2) of the Local Elections Regulations 1995.

Section 19 of the Local Government Act 2001 provides that a casual vacancy shall be filled by the co-option by the Local Authority of a person to fill the vacancy and such co-option shall be made at the next meeting of the local authority after the expiration of 14 days from the occurrence of the vacancy or as soon after the expiration of the 14 days as circumstances permit. 

Mr Dean Donnelly has been nominated by Councillor P. Holohan, Independent, and in accordance with Section 19 (5) Mr Donnelly's written consent to his proposed co-option has been received. 

Mr Kieran Mahon has been nominated by Councillor J. Spear, People Before Profit Solidarity, and in accordance with Section 19 (5) Mr Mahon's written consent to his proposed co-option has been received.

Members are required to ratify the co-option at today’s meeting.