Three places to fill on Cork County Council

The largest number of co-options in recent history will take place on Cork County Council this month, two of which were the result of deaths and one from an unexpected resignation.

Following the shock death of Cobh-based councillor Claire Cullinane just before Christmas, a co-option to fill her vacant seat is expected to be ratified before the end of this month.

Although she was a member of the Independent grouping on the council, the spokesman for that grouping, councillor Declan Hurley, said he is not aware yet as to who will replace her.