Fine Gael Councillor Seanie Power has been elected as Cathaoirleach of Waterford's Comeragh District for a third time.
Cllr. Power was unanimously supported by fellow councillors at the first meeting of the Comeragh District of Waterford City and County Council since the recent Local Elections.
Cllr. Power's nomination was proposed by party colleague Cllr. Liam Brazil and seconded by Independent Councillor Declan Clune.
Cllr. Clune will serve as the District Leas-Cathaoirleach for the next twelve months - having been proposed by Cllr. Brazil and seconded by Cllr. John O'Leary of Fianna Fail.
Cllr. Power told WLR News that he is delighted to have been re-elected as District Chairman:
"I'm delighted again to be re-elected as Cathaoirleach. First of all, I was delighted to be re-elected back onto the Council for my third term and I appreciate all the people who went out and voted for me there."
"Look, it's always great to be elected as a Cathoirleach to the Comeragh District and looking forward again to working with my fellow councillors, Cllr. Brazil, Cllr. O'Leary and Cllr. Clune, and particularly welcome our new councillor, Councillor Catherine Burke, who I'd like to give a particular mention, and I'm again looking forward to working with Catherine and all the lads for the next five years."
For the latest Waterford News and Sport, tune into WLR News on the hour and download the WLR App for news on demand.
