Councillor Mike Crowe has described his speedy return to Galway City Council as "bit of a surprise" given he lost his seat only six months ago.
He won a recent Fianna Fail selection convention to fill the seat left vacant after John Connolly was elected as a TD for Galway West.
Previously, Councillor Crowe served several terms in the City Central Ward - but his ascension to John Connolly's seat puts him in Galway City West.
At this today's special meeting he was proposed by Fianna Fáil's Alan Cheevers and seconded by Independent Declan McDonnell as part of the ruling pact
Councillor Crowe says there's are a few big issues he's keen to tackle - including the Ring Road - but housing has to be a major priority.
Councillor Crowe spoke to David Nevin afterwards.
