Wheelchair-user Patrick Gerard Murphy set to become mayor of Co Cork

The wheelchair-using councillor expected to be elected to the office of mayor in Cork County Council is adamant his disability will not impact greatly on the role.

Patrick Gerard Murphy said he would be determined to wear the chain of office at as many functions as possible, but acknowledged he would be unable to fulfil some duties.

A native of the Beara peninsula, the Bantry-based Fianna Fáil councillor is likely to secure the role of mayor of Cork county on June 22. He is expected to be elected due to a pact between his party and the Independents on the council.