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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, April 13, 2026

HEADED ITEM NO. 2

HEADED ITEM: Director of Community

FILLING OF CASUAL VACANCY ON SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL IN ACCORDANCE WITH S.19 OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 2001 FOLLOWING THE RESIGNATION OF COUNCILLOR D. ADELAIDE - FOR APPROVAL

REPLY:

As a result of the resignation of Darragh Adelaide (People Before Profit) on 23 February 2026, a casual vacancy occurred on South Dublin County Council (Clondalkin Local Electoral Area).

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 Gino Kenny has been nominated by People Before Profit to replace Darragh Adelaide, and in accordance with Section 19(5) Mr Gino Kenny's written consent to his proposed co-option has been received.

Members are required to ratify the co-option of Mr Gino Kenny at today’s meeting.