A debutant Clare County Councillor could be in line for a baptism of fire in his new role.
It follows a special meeting at Áras Chontae An Chláir, in which Conor and James Ryan have been officially ratified as councillors to replace two of Clare’s newly elected TDs.
With the end of one era, comes the beginning of another, and the departure of TDs Joe Cooney and Donna McGettigan to Leinster House paves the way for new public representatives to take centre stage of this county’s domestic affairs.
Deputy Cooney’s promotion, however, throws another spanner into the works, as the Killaloe Municipal District is now bereft of its Cathaoirleach.
One possible scenario could see Leas Cathaoirleach Maghera Fianna Fáil Councillor Pat Hayes maintain order for the first six months of the year, with Fine Gael’s Conor Ryan taking over from there as per the council’s power-sharing agreement.
Another contender could also enter the fray, but this will all be decided at the next meeting of the Killaloe MD in January.
Cllr Ryan says he’ll look forward to any challenge that comes his way.
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A Clare based former Air Freight Specialist is aiming to spearhead initiatives to increase traffic at Shannon Airport for his council tenure.
Shannon Banks native James Ryan has also been formally ratified to Clare County Council following a special meeting yesterday.
He will also sit on the HSE Regional Health Forum West, along with the local authority’s Memorial, Traveler Accommodation and Clare Local Development Committees.
Councillor Ryan has big ambitions for his electoral area.
