By Dan Walsh
Cllr Frank Staples was elected Cathaoirleach of the Rosslare Municipal District at the annual meeting held in the Council Chamber, County Hall, Wexford, on Friday morning.
Cllr Staples was elected having been proposed by Cllr Lisa McDonald and seconded by Cllr Jim Codd. Cllr Staples thanked his fellow councillors and officials and said he was honoured to accept the role and is eagerly looking forward to bringing great things to Rosslare District over the next year.
As someone who has spoken publicly about his own battles with depression, Cllr Staples is determined to fight for the provision of services for Wexford people suffering from mental health issues and that is his key priority over the next year as Cathaoirleach of the 5-seat Rosslare Municipal District.
Cllr Staples has lived and farmed in the parish of Ballymore/Mayglass all his life and has been a member of Fine Gael since 1982. He is a former Mayor of Wexford, and this is his second time serving as Cathaoirleach of the Rosslare Municipal District.
The position of Leas-Cathaoirleach was bestowed on Cllr Ger Carthy whose nomination was proposed by Cllr Lisa McDonald and seconded by Cllr Frank Staples.
Outgoing Cathaoirleach Cllr Ger Carthy recalled the events of the past year, a mixture of achievement and challenges, and sincerely thanked his fellow councillors and the district officials for their support at all times. “We are all here to work for the good people of Rosslare District,” concluded Cllr Carthy.
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