Kildare County Council has a new Cathaoirleach and Leas Cathaoirleach

The new Cathaoirleach and Leas Cathaoirleach of Kildare County Council are Fintan Brett and Joe Neville, who are based in Johnstown, Naas and Leixlip respectively.

They were unopposed.

The pair, both Fine Gael councillors, were elected with cross party support at the KCC annual meeting in Aras Chill Dara this affternoon (June 24).

Cllr Brett replaces Maynooth-based politician Naoise Ó Cearúil, who steps down after a year.

Cllr Neville replaces  Sallins-based councillor Carmel Kelly.