WATCH: Independent Ireland welcomes Longford's Mark Casey in party video
Councillor Mark Casey joined Independent Ireland last week.
Independent Ireland leader Michael Collins TD has welcomed Longford councillor Mark Casey to the party, describing his addition as a fantastic news for the party in a video posted by the organisation.
“Absolutely delighted Cllr Mark Casey has joined Independent Ireland. The 27th councillor to have joined Independent Ireland - that’s three in the last number of weeks.”
“It’s fantastic news for Independent Ireland. It's a party that's growing. We're absolutely thrilled to have someone with Mark's experience, very strong in housing, in local issues, in health, and his experience will be a huge benefit to Independent Ireland going forward.”
Cllr Casey also spoke enthusiastically about joining the party.
“I’m delighted to be here among the friends of rural Ireland. I have to say Independent Ireland is the only party I would've considered at all because this is what they do. They work for Ireland and I'm delighted to be now a member.”
Members of the party including MEP Ciarán Mullooly and TD Ken O’Flynn welcomed Cllr Casey to their party
Said Deputy Flynn, “Wishing Mark well and welcome him to the party. He comes with great knowledge and experience and will be a great asset to the party, to our forever growing party.”
Posting a photo with Cllrs Mark Casey and Turlough McGovern, who also joined the party last month, MEP Ciarán Mullooly welcomed them to the party adding that he was looking forward to working with them both on local issues.