The new Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Colm Kelleher was elected this evening at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Cork City Council.
The Ballincollig-based Fianna Fáil councillor was elected 21 votes to 7.Due to Covid-19 restrictions, this year’s AGM took place at Coláiste Choilm in Ballincollig rather than in the traditional setting of the Council Chamber, with those present respecting social distancing protocol. City Hall’s Concert Hall, although used for last year’s AGM, was unavailable this year due to its current use as a Covid-19 vaccination centre.
In his mayoral speech, the new Lord Mayor said his priorities for the year include leading the recovery of the city’s economy as we learn to live with Covid-19, building on the momentum built in the past year.
He said: “In the year ahead, let us inject the kind of urgency and determination we showed during the pandemic into our work such as the speed the council exhibited rolling out cycle lanes and pedestrianization and improving our outdoor facilities. We need to be sure we do not lose that momentum in getting the job done post Covid.”