'We look forward to welcoming her back': Cork County Council appoints new chief executive

The appointment was ratified at a meeting held today.
'We look forward to welcoming her back': Cork County Council appoints new chief executive

Pictured is Moira Murrell, who has been appointed as the new chief executive of Cork County Council.

CORK County Council has voted to ratify the appointment of Moira Murrell as new chief executive.

At a special meeting of full council, which was held in committee today, elected members considered the recommendation of the Public Appointments Service and the views of the Corporate Policy Group.

Mayor of the County of Cork, councillor Frank O’Flynn said: “We are delighted to formally ratify the appointment of Moira Murrell as Chief Executive of Cork County Council.

"She has extensive experience and is dedicated to public service. We look forward to welcoming her back to Cork County Council.

"I know that through her leadership and vision we will continue to make county Cork a remarkable place to live, work and visit.” 

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