Former councillor for Cork City South West, Cork City Council

Garret Kelleher

Fine Gael

Elected 7 June 2024.

Left the council in February 2025 — elected to Seanad Éireann. Replaced by Gary O'Brien.

The exact day could not be confirmed, so only the month and year are shown.

Voting record

Tá — yes
Níl — no
Staon — abstained
Didn't vote

Named votes of Cork City Council while Garret Kelleher was a member, from the council’s minutes. Most council decisions are made without a named vote, and not every meeting’s minutes have been read yet.

25 votes

20 Jan 2025Didn't vote1. DRAFT TRAVELLER ACCOMMODATION PLAN (TAP) 2025-2029On the proposal of Comhairleoir J.Kavanagh, seconded by Comhairleoir D. Cahill, a vote was called for or against the adoption of the Draft Traveller Accommodation Plan (TAP) 2025-2029Carried 21–3
13 Jan 2025Didn't vote20.5 RECANT CONDOLENCES ON THE DEATH OF HITLERThat, on the occasion of 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz, remembering the genocide of the Jewish people of Europe and those called 'gypsies' (Roma and Sinti), and the persecution of homosexuals, disabled people, trade unionists, political activists and many others by the Nazi government, that the incoming Government of Ireland will recant condolences on the death of Hitler conveyed by President Douglas Hyde and Taoiseach Éamon de Valera; and that this motion will be forwarded to An Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin.Carried 13–5
13 Jan 2025Didn't vote20.7 STATE CONSTRUCTION COMPANYThat this Council will write to the incoming Taoiseach and Housing Minister to recommend that a state construction company be set up to build public housing alongside local authorities. This state-led approach will act as a counterbalance to the for-profit model, providing stability and meeting the real housing needs in Cork City and across the country.Carried 13–8
9 Dec 2024NílSUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERSOn the proposal of Comhairleoir M. Gould, seconded by Comhairleoir J. Maher, a vote was called for on the suspension of standing orders to take the motion at the meetingLost 14–13
9 Dec 2024Tá7.3 PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AT FARRANLEA ROADOn the proposal of Comhairleoir A. Deasy, seconded by Comhairleoir P. Dineen, a vote was called for on the approval of the proposed residential developmentCarried 26–1
4 Dec 2024Didn't vote2. BUDGET 2025 AMENDMENTSThat the Draft Cork City Council Budget as presented for the local financial year ending 31st December 2025 be and is hereby amended as hereunder: - Table A: Income Rates -2,500,000 Adjustment to Net Effective Valuation to reflect end of Rate Incentive Scheme +537,000 Table B: Income A0101 Rents + 560,000 Expenditure - 1,403,000Carried 23–3
4 Dec 2024Didn't vote2. BUDGET 2025 AMENDMENTSThe % proportion of wages/superannuation to rates & services be equal to 59.75% i.e., 2020 Budget standard. An immediate staff level review with the aim of reducing costs by €16m. In the meantime, an embargo on all recruitment, with the wages savings and non-pay hereunder available to address members priorities EXPENDITURE table (Service Division | Sub-service | Increase/Decrease | Amount): Wages & salaries | | Decrease | 2,775,400; D | D0501 | Decrease | 356,200; D | D0601 | Decrease | 260,000; D | D0905 | Decrease | 630,000; E | E1202 | Decrease | 388,000; E | E1501 | Decrease | 194,200; F | F0401 | Decrease | 300,000; F | F0404 | Decrease | 40,000; F | F0501 | Decrease | 200,000; f | F0502 | Decrease | 404,000; F | F0503 | Decrease | 71,400; Central Management Charge | | Decrease | 2,458,900; Members Priorities | | Increase | 8,078,100Lost 1–25
4 Dec 2024Didn't vote3. SERVICE DIVISION A, B, C, D, E, F, G, HOn the proposal of Comhairleoir P. Horgan, seconded by Comhairleoir C. Kelleher, A vote was takenCarried 23–3
4 Dec 2024Didn't vote4. ADOPTION OF BUDGETThat the Draft Cork City Council Budget, as amended, for the local financial year ending 31st December 2025, as set forth in Tables A to F thereof be and is hereby adopted.Carried 23–3
4 Dec 2024Didn't vote5. DETERMINATION OF THE GENERAL ANNUAL RATE ON VALUATIONThat in accordance with the Budget as so adopted and as set forth in Tables A to F thereof, the general annual rate on valuation set forth in Table A thereof is hereby determined to be 77.59.Carried 23–3
4 Dec 2024Didn't vote6. APPROVAL OF VACANCY ABATEMENT SCHEMEThat Cork City Council makes a scheme for the abatement of rates due to it by liable persons, or classes of persons, in respect of vacant properties in accordance with the provisions Section 9 of the Local Government Rates and Other Matters Act 2019, as amended. Such a scheme in respect of vacant property will provide for an abatement of 40% of the rates due to CorkCity Council by a liable person for the financial year ending 31 December 2025Carried 23–3
4 Dec 2024Didn't vote8. APPROVAL OF OVER-EXPENDITURESIn accordance with Section 104 of the Local Government Act 2001 that the Council hereby approves the over-expenditure for 2024 as outlined.Carried 23–3
11 Nov 2024TáTWO-TIER PAY FOR SCHOOL WARDENSOn the proposal of Comhairleoir B. McCarthy, a vote was called for on the suspension of standing orders to take motion 25 on the Appendix, Two-Tier Pay For School Wardens, at the end of the meetingLost 16–11
11 Nov 2024NílSUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERSOn the proposal of Comhairleoir T. Tynan, seconded by Comhairleoir K. Collins, a vote was called for on the suspension of standing orders to take the motion at the end of the meetingLost 15–14
11 Nov 2024TáBUDGET MEETINGOn the proposal of Comhairleoir S. Martin, Chair of the Finance & Estimates Committee, seconded by Comhairleoir D. Cahill, a vote was called for on the deferral of the Budget Meeting to 4th December 2024Carried 20–8
11 Nov 2024Didn't vote27.1 INCREASED POLICINGOn the proposal of Comhairleoir M. Gould, seconded by Comhairleoir K. Collins, a proposed amendment to the motion was tabled to remove the term “VQ” from the motion:- A vote was called for on the approval of the amendmentLost 9–14
11 Nov 2024Didn't voteHOMELESSNESSCork City Council notes with deep concern the latest homeless figures that show that homelessness in the State has hit a record high of 14,429, including 4,401 children. Cork City Council believes that homelessness isn’t inevitable and that solutions are available. Cork City Council, therefore, agrees to write to the Minister for Housing to request that he scale up the Finnish Housing First model that focuses on providing people with homes and wrap-around supports. In addition, Cork City Council agrees that the Government must legislate to stop people becoming homeless in the first place by ending no-fault evictions that are pushing families into homelessness. Finally, Cork City Council agrees to request additional funding from central Government to build more social and affordable homes for people in Cork.Lost 9–11
11 Nov 2024Didn't voteHOUSING AFFORDABILITYCork City Council notes with concern the City’s latest “affordable” home scheme where homes cost up to €389,498 plus a 5% equity stake to be repaid in future. Cork City Council agrees that this scheme stretches the definition of affordability to breaking point. Cork City Council, therefore, agrees to write to the Minister for Housing to request an urgent review of the Affordable Housing Act and the creation of new guidelines for the construction and sale of genuinely affordable homes.Lost 9–11
14 Oct 2024Didn't vote25.4 ATTACKS AND INCURSIONS BY ISRAEL ON LEBANONThat this City Council condemns the attacks and incursions by Israel on Lebanon and seeks to ban any future entry to Cork City by the Prime Minister of Israel, the President of Israel or any member of the Israeli Government including its ambassadors for as long as illegal occupation of Palestine and bordering countries continues and war crimes are being perpetrated by the Israeli State and that such measures would be communicated to the President, Taoiseach and Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs.Carried 14–8
14 Oct 2024Didn't vote25.7 MOBILE PHONE POUCHESThat Cork City Council write to the Minister for Education urging her to scrap plans to spend €9 million on mobile phone pouches and to allocate this funding instead to special education provision.Carried 11–9
8 Jul 2024NílSUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERSOn the proposal of Comhairleoir P. Horgan, seconded by Comhairleoir L. Harmon, a vote was called for on the suspension of standing orders to discuss motion 57 on Appendix 1, Combat Gender and Sexuality Based Violence, at the end of the meetingLost 13–16
8 Jul 2024NílSUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERSOn the proposal of Comhairleoir P. Horgan, seconded by Comhairleoir J. Maher, a vote was called for on the suspension of standing orders to discuss motion 60 on Appendix 1, Host Euro 2028 Games in Páirc Uí Chaoimh, at the end of the meetingLost 14–15
8 Jul 2024NílSUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERSOn the proposal of Comhairleoir L. Harmon, seconded by Comhairleoir P. Horgan, a vote was called for on the suspension of standing orders to discuss motion 72 on Appendix 1, LGBTQ+ Groups in Cork, at the end of the meetingLost 13–16
8 Jul 2024NílSUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERSOn the proposal of Comhairleoir M. Gould, seconded by Comhairleoir K. Collins, a vote was called for on the suspension of standing orders to discuss the motion at the end of the meetingLost 15–14
8 Jul 2024Tá7.1 EXTINGUISHMENT OF A SECTION OF THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY ON ELBOW LANE, CORKOn the proposal of Comhairleoir B. McCarthy, seconded by Comhairleoir J. Maher, a vote was called for on the approval of the proposed extinguishment of a section of the public right of way on Elbow LaneCarried 25–2

Council meetings and minutes

Roster checked on 4 November 2026. Sources: Cork City Council — Meet your councillors, 2024 Cork City Council election (Wikipedia), Echo — Cork City Council gets two new members to replace newly elected TDs (17 Dec 2024), 96FM — Two new councillors on Cork City Council (10 Mar 2025), Echo — Struthers co-opted in place of Ted Tynan (June 2026).

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