PUBLIC APPOINTMENTS SERVICE ISSUES RECOMMENDATION ON CITY MANAGER

The public appointments service has issued a recommendation on a new permanent manager for Galway city council.

City Councillor Padraig Conneely says the current acting county manager of County Meath Brendan McGrath has been recommended for the appointment.

If he accepts, he will replace current acting city manager Joe O’ Neil who has been in the job for the last three years.

A spokesperson for the city council say they are unable to comment on the recommendation at this stage.