Posted online: Jun 24th, 2009

The new Deupty Mayor of Donegal has said it was a ‘great honour’ to be elected at the annual general meeting of the Donegal Conty Council last Friday.

Fianna Fail Cllr Charlie McConalogue also said he was looking forward to fulfilling the role over the course of the next year.

“It is not something that I expected on my first day in the Council Chamber and it is a real bonus for everyone who worked and voted to secure my election to the County Council,” he said.  

“I once again thank all those who worked so hard in achieving this.”

Cllr McConalogue, who was elected to the council for the first time at the recent elections, said he believed the influx of young blood into the council was very encouraging.

“I am glad to have the opportunity to work alongside the new Mayor, Cllr Brendan Byrne, and the fact that we are both relatively young reflects the fact that there is quite a number of young faces on the County Council, which I believe is a positive thing for the county.”

He added he was willing to work together with all parties to ensure the prosperity of the county.

“The public expect all councillors to work together, regardless of party affiliation, to deal with the many issues that face the county in these difficult times and I am determined to work in this vein,” he said.  

“I also intend to use the role of Deputy Mayor in any way I can to try to ensure that issues of importance to Inishowen are brought to the attention of the County Council and other relevant authorities over the coming period.”