By Dan Walsh at Gorey Kilmuckridge District Council meeting
Philip Knight, Gorey Kilmuckridge District Manager for over four years, delivered his final report at Tuesday’s monthly meeting held in the Civic Centre, Gorey, where members offered high praise and paid glowing tributes.
Mr Knight’s replacement, Anita McLoughlin, who started her local authority career in New Ross in 1999, also attended the meeting and was accorded a warm reception by all the members.
Cllr Donal Kenny, Cathaoirleach, presided, and led the tributes to Philip Knight and thanked him for his good work in Gorey and wished him the best of luck going forward as he heads back to Wexford County Council headquarters.
Cllr Mary Farrell thanked Philip Knight for the last four years. “I enjoyed working with you and I welcome the new District Manager. I wish both of you the best of luck.”
Cllr Darragh McDonald described Philip as “always very helpful”. Cllr Oliver Walsh described him as “a joy to work with and welcome to Gorey Kilmuckridge district Anita.” Cllr Anthony Donohoe said Philip was “a gentleman, always contactable and approachable” and he offered a welcome to Anita.
Cllr Pip Breen said Philip “blended in well and adapted well” and he thanked him for “all the good work he did.” He welcomed Anita as the new District Manager starting in September.
Cllr Joe Sullivan wished Philip all the best. “It was a very short four years”, Cllr Sullivan, observed, and to Anita, whom he worked with on the housing SPC, he said simply; “Welcome to Gorey.”
Cllr Paddy Kavanagh thanked Philip for his “courtesy and help” and wished him well in his new venture. He also welcomed Anita. “Thanks for everything,” was the response from Cllr Craig Doyle.
Director of Services, Liz Hore said; “Philip Knight is an absolute gentleman and the staff appreciated him.” She also wished Philip well and wished long serving staff administrator Liz Stanley all the best of luck. Ms. Stanley wasn’t present, but is taking retirement.
In reply, Philip Knight thanked all the members for their kind wishes and stated that he “made some good friends here” and he said that “the members were fantastic to work with.”
Anita McLoughlin stated she began her career in New Ross, has recently worked in housing, and described herself as hardworking. She expressed excitement about her new role in the Gorey Kilmuckridge district.
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