Frank Curran is new council Chief Executive

FRANK Curran has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of Wicklow County Council.

Mr Curran is the former Chief Executive of Leitrim County Council, a position he held for over three years. He succeeds Bryan Doyle who took on the role on a temporary basis following the retirement of Eddie Sheehy in 2015.

Cathaoirleach of Wicklow County Council, Cllr Edward Timmins, has welcomed Mr Curran to his new position.

‘I look forward to working with him after his appointment. I am very optimistic about the contribution he can make to Wicklow County Council.’

Health Minister, Simon Harris, has also welcomed the news, saying the appointment of a permanent Chief Executive was ‘very positive news’ for the county.

‘We have been without a permanent Chief Executive for a long time now. The appointment of a new Chief Executive with such an excellent record can only serve to drive the county forward,’ he said.

‘I want to welcome Frank to County Wicklow and wish him the very best in his new role. I look forward to working with him and continuing to work with team in Wicklow County Council to drive positive development in our county.’

Prior to taking up the position of Chief Executive with Leitrim County Council in February 2014, Mr Curran served as a Director of Services with Waterford County Council from 2007 to 2014, as Senior Executive Officer from 2004 to 2007 and Senior Executive Engineer from 2002 to 2004.

He was Assistant Resident Engineer for the Southern Cross Motorway with Dun Loaghaire/ Rathdown County Council from 1998 to 2000.