Independents’ day looms in County Hall as defections persist

It’s not so long ago since Independent councillors were out in the cold in the chamber of Cork County Council.

But the winds of change, brought about by voter apathy towards the main parties and in-fighting in political circles, has led to Independents emerging as the likely new power-brokers in County Hall.

Regular defections, and there’s more to come, will help Independents become the largest single grouping on the council in the 55-seat council.