Cllr. Peter O’Brien new Labour Party group leader on County Council

Issued : Monday 21 September, 2015

Cllr. Peter O’Brien has been appointed the leader of the Labour Party grouping on Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council. 

Cllr. O’Brien, who works as a community worker with Southside Partnership, is keen that the Labour Party continues to progress Dún Laoghaire and Rathdown as an optimal area to work and live in.

“As the largest opposition group on the council, with seven representatives, the Labour Party will continue to provide the leadership and constructive criticism that is required so that the Council continues to hear the voice of everyone in the area,” said Cllr. O’Brien.

Cllr. O’Brien said he was honoured to have been chosen to lead the Labour Party grouping on the council and he looked forward to working with his party colleagues for the betterment of Dún Laoghaire and Rathdown. 

He paid tribute to the work of outgoing Labour Party colleague, Richard Humphreys who retired in May, and welcomed his replacement, Cllr. Carron McKinney who was co-opted at a recent meeting.

He said 2016 will continue to be a key year for local jobs and growth as workers and their dependents can expect the Labour Party in Government to deliver real benefits in their wage packets in the upcoming budget. 

Cllr. O’Brien said continued growth in the economy has brought real dividends to the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown area and it was vital that the County Council played its role in enhancing this growth potential. 

ENDS

Note:

The Labour Party Councillors on Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown are Cllr. Carron McKinney, Cllr. Deirdre Kingston, Cllr. Lettie McCarthy, Cllr. Peter O’Brien, Cllr. Denis O’Callaghan, Cllr. Carrie Smyth and Cllr. Grace Tallon