The members of Ballina Town Council took time out before their monthly meeting to congratulate Dara Calleary on his promotion to Minister of State within the Department of Enterprise, Trade, and Employment. Starting off the congratulations was Town Mayor, Michelle Mulherin. She told the meeting: “I would like to congratulate Dara on his promotion to the position of Junior Minister. It is a great achievement for him and his family and he has been handed a very apt portfolio.”
Fianna Fáil Councillor Frances McAndrew told the meeting: “I’ve known Dara since he was a child, I was so happy when I heard the news. It’s a wonderful day for Dara, his family, and for Ballina.” Cllr Willie Nolan speaking about his party colleague said: “First of all I would like to congratulate Minister Calleary, it’s a great day for Ballina and hopefully will lead to great things in the future for the town.”
Independent Cllr Mary Kelly also expressed her good wishes to Minister of State Calleary, saying: “I’m delighted for Dara and I hope that he will do well in his new position as minister, and I hope he can achieve a lot but it will be difficult in this current economic climate.”
There were also words of congratulations from councillors Tommy Cooke, Padraig Moore, Mark Winters, and Johnny O’Malley.
