The party also appointed a member to represent the Graiguecullen/Portarlington Municipal District.

"I hope this will be prioritised and fast-tracked because it’s badly needed,” said one councillor.

"We need a meeting with NRA immediately because there will be a serious accident there," said cllr Ben Brennan.

'People talk a lot about change and wanting change. Well, if you want change, you must vote for it' - Cllr Aisling Moran.