The total number on the local authority is down to 38 after two got elected to the Dáil in the general election.
Michael Murphy and Ryan O’Meara spent their first day in the Dáil yesterday after winning seats in the general election in Tipperary South and North respectively.
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They had to vacate their membership of the local authority and their parties can nominate someone to take their place under the provisions of Section 19 of the Local Government Act 2001.
Former Cllr Tom Acheson will take Michael Murphy’s place after winning a Fine Gael selection Convention.
Fianna Fail have nominated JP O’Meara to replace his brother Ryan.
Both will be co-opted onto the council at a special meeting of the local authority in Clonmel later.
