NEW CITY MAYOR OUTLINES PRIORITIES FOR GALWAY

Date Published: 15-Jun-2009

New mayor of Galway Declan McDonnell has put development of the docks and the housing problem top of his list for his year in office.The now independent but former Progressive Democrat councillor was elected nine voted to six over labours Billy Cameron.Mervues Declan McDonnell last held the post as mayor from 1999 to 2000.He was elected this time round through a 3 Fianna Faíl, 3 Fine Gael and 3 Independents pact.He spoke to head of news, Bernadette Prendergast minutes after his election and says he is "very happy with his election"The new deputy mayor is Fianna Fail newcomer Peter Keane.He was elected 9 votes to 6 over labours Collette Connolly.