Following a number of adjournments, Donegal County Council’s AGM has concluded.
The meeting was abandoned as a result of an outburst from one Councillor.
There was disagreement meanwhile as five councillors claimed they were excluded from talks on the formation of Committees.
Following the election of the Cathaoirleach and Leas Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council there was disagreement from Councillors Jimmy Brogan, Declan Meehan, Frank Mc Brearty, Michael McBride and Micheal Choilm MacGiolla Easbuig who called for an adjournment as the five Councillors claimed they had been excluded from talks with parties on the formation of committees.
Councillor Declan Meehan said Donegal County Council was not an inclusive Council as 5 Independents were excluded from the talks.
Cllr Frank McBrearty then took to his feet in the Chamber and demanded a copy of the Council’s power sharing agreement. The meeting was then adjourned for a short period.
Upon the reconvening of the meeting, Councillor Gary Doherty stated that he felt threatened by a Councillor taking to his feet and shouting in the Chamber.
As Cathaoirleach, Cllr Niamh Kennedy attempted to proceed with the meeting on the basis that the groupings had already been agreed. Councillor Frank McBrearty again intervened, at one stage, claiming Cllr Kennedy was a liar.
The meeting was adjourned for one hour after which the election of members to committees was agreed.
