Councillor for Fermoy, Cork County Council

Frank O'Flynn

Fianna Fáil

Elected 7 June 2024.

Voting record

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

Named votes of Cork County Council while Frank O'Flynn 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.

17 votes

11 May 2026TáBARRYROE OILAND GASThat Cork County Council write to the Minister for Climate, Environment and Energy and request that the development of Barryroe Oil and Gas field be prioritised as a matter of energy security for the Irish state.Carried 32–3
13 Apr 2026NílFUEL CRISISAmendment 1: "That this council expresses its lack of confidence in the Governments handling of the Fuel Protests."Result not recorded 16–20
9 Mar 2026TáMATTER REFERRED TO AND CONSIDERED AT CPG REGARDING WEBCASTING FACILITIES.Elected Members of the CPG considered the motion and agreed that the current system which allows public access to meetings in person and through Microsoft teams continues.Carried 41–7
9 Mar 2026TáBORD BIAAmendment 1: "That Cork County Council supports the current independent governance review of Bord Bia, and that the Chair is stepping aside from meetings pending the outcome"Carried 37–10
23 Feb 2026TáSTATUTORY BUSINESS: 3. DRAFT VARIATION NO. 1 TO THE CORK COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028That Draft Variation No. 1 to the Cork County Development Plan 2022-2028: issued in accordance with Section 28 Ministerial Guidelines (Planning and Development Act 2024, as amended) on "National Planning Framework Implementation: Housing Growth Requirements" be approved for public display and consultation.Carried 47–0
10 Nov 2025TáRESOLUTION 1: ADOPTION OF THE COUNCIL'S BUDGET FOR LOCAL FINANCIAL YEAR ENDING 31ST DECEMBER 2026Amendment 1: "That pursuant to the provisions of section 103 of the Local Government Act 2001 as amended by the Local Government Reform Act 2014, the Draft Local Authority Budget for the financial year ending 31.12.2026 be and is hereby adopted with the amendment as set out below: Reduce the ARV from 83.71 to 81.27 and reduce spending increases as per the table below:Carried 34–17
10 Nov 2025TáRESOLUTION 2: DETERMINATION OF THE ANNUAL RATE ON VALUATION TO BE LEVIED FOR THE LOCAL FINANCIAL YEAR ENDING 31ST DECEMBER 2026.That pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Rates and Other Matters Act 2019, as amended, and in accordance with the Local Authority Budget for the Financial Year ending 31 December 2026, as adopted, the annual rate on valuation be the annual rate on valuation to be levied for the said Financial Year. The Annual Rate to be levied shall be 81.27Carried 50–0
10 Nov 2025TáRESOLUTION 3: DETERMINATION OF A SCHEME FOR THE ABATEMENT OF RATES DUE TO CORK COUNTY COUNCIL, IN RESPECT OF VACANT PROPERTIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 9 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT RATES AND OTHER MATTERS ACT 2019, AS AMENDED, FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDING 31ST OF DECEMBER 2026.That Cork County Council makes a scheme for the abatement of rates due to it by liable persons, or classes of liable persons, in respect of vacant properties in accordance with the provisions of Section 9 of the Local Government Rates and Other Matters Act 2019, as amended, and in accordance with the Local Authority Budget for the Financial Year ending 31 December 2026, as adopted. Such a scheme in respect of vacant property will provide for an abatement of 100% of rates due to Cork County Council by a liable person for the financial year ending 31 December 2026.Carried 51–0
10 Nov 2025TáRESOLUTION 4: DETERMINATION OF A SCHEME AND FUNDING FOR THE WAIVER OF RATES DUE TO CORK COUNTY COUNCIL, IN RESPECT OF RELEVANT PROPERTIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 15 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT RATES AND OTHER MATTERS ACT 2019, AS AMENDED, FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDING 31ST OF DECEMBER 2026.That Cork County Council makes a scheme as set out in the Report to Council for the financial year ending 31st December 2026, and provides funding for the waiver of rates due to Cork County Council in respect of relevant properties in accordance with Section 15 of the Local Government Rates and Other Matters At 2019, as amended, and in accordance with the Local Authority Budget for the Financial Year ending 31 December 2026, as adopted.Carried 51–0
28 Jul 2025TáFINANCIAL BUSINESS: 4. Consideration of report on the financial impact of the LPT variation in order to set a local adjustment factor in accordance with the Finance (Local Property Tax) Act (Section 20) 20212, as amended"That Cork County Council will vary the basic rate of LPT by a Local Adjustment Factor of 15% for the four years 2026 – 2029, and the extra 7.6m raised over the 4 years will be transferred directly to the eight Municipal DistrictsCarried 41–9
14 Jul 2025NílNOTICES OF MOTION: IRISH NEUTRALITYThat Cork County Council would write to the leader of the Seanad, Senator Sean Kyne, to Taoiseach Michael Martin, to Tánaiste Simon Harris and to the President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins and remind these, who are the leaders of the Oireachtas, that Irelands military neutrality is assured under the Irish Constitution as a result of the Nice Treaty Referendum, and insist that any changes to our nation's position of military neutrality, such as the elimination of the triple lock ( which was introduced by the people as part of the Nice Treaty Referendum) must be first ratified by the people of Ireland in a referendum.Result not recorded 17–35
24 Mar 2025Didn't voteSEAI GRANTS FOR WINDOWS & DOORSUnder standing orders an amendment to the motion was proposed by Cllr Patrick Mulcahy and seconded by Cllr Mary Linehan Foley to amend the motion to the following: "That the council would hold off on the original motion until the current public enquiry has been undertaken, concluded and published"Result not recorded 41–3
4 Dec 2024TáRESOLUTION 1: ADOPTION OF THE COUNCIL'S BUDGET FOR THE LOCAL FINANCIAL YEAR ENDING 31ST DECEMBER 2025Amendment: "That pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Act 2001 as amended by the Local Government Reform Act 2014, and Local Government Rates and other Matters Act 2019, the Draft Budget for the financial year ending 31.12.2025 as presented by the Chief Executive and as set out in Tables A-H, be and is hereby adopted with the following amendments: Increase in Annual Rate of Valuation of 2%; Rates Incentive Scheme for all rate payers including those on payment plans of 3.5% on the demand up to 12,000; The increase of 2% provides 1.9m for: 1. Town & Village Operational and Maintenance Investment 2. Estates Taken in Charge Fund 3. Strategic Economic Land Acquisition Fund 4. Roads Relief Design Work FundCarried 20–11
4 Dec 2024TáRESOLUTION 2: DETERMINATION OF THE ANNUAL RATE ON VALUATION FOR THE LOCAL FINANCIAL YEAR ENDING 31ST DECEMBER 2025That pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Rates and Other Matters Act 2019, as amended, and the provisions of the Local Government Act 2001 as amended by the Local Government Reform Act 2014, and in accordance with the Local Authority Budget for the Financial Year ending 31 December 2025, as adopted, the annual rate on valuation as set out in Table A be the annual rate on valuation to be levied for the said Financial Year. The Annual Rate to be levied shall be 81.27Carried 37–3
4 Dec 2024TáRESOLUTION 3: RATES VACANCY ABATEMENTThat Cork County Council makes a scheme for the abatement of rates due to it by liable persons, or classes of liable persons, in respect of vacant properties in accordance with the provisions of 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 one hundred percent 100% of rates due to Cork County Council by a liable person for the financial year ending 31 December 2025.Carried 43–0
23 Sep 2024TáFINANCIAL BUSINESS: 6. "Consideration of report on the financial impact of the LPT variation in order to set a local adjustment factor in accordance with the Finance (Local Property Tax) Act (Section 20) 2012, as amended".A vote was taken to increase the rate of LPT from 7.5% to 10% for a one-year period.Carried 42–8
24 Jun 2024Didn't voteANY OTHER BUSINESS: MINISTER EAMONN RYANCouncillor Gillian Coughlan proposed to write to Eamonn Ryan to wish him well as he steps down as leader of the Green Party.Result not recorded 12–22

Council meetings and minutes

Roster checked on 4 November 2026. Sources: Cork County Council — Mayor and Councillors, 2024 Cork County Council election (Wikipedia), Echo — Newly co-opted Cork councillors take their seats at County Hall (Dec 2024), Southern Star — Union Hall principal, Brendan McCarthy enters council chambers (21 Apr 2025), Cork County Council full council meetings 2026.

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