THE proposed chair of the Shannon Group described social welfare recipients as “kn ers” and suggested members of the Travelling community were involved in “stealing, intimidating and illegal parking”.
The businessman who was forced to withdraw as chair of the Shannon Group over tweets about the Traveller community has stepped down from another State board.
Former agri-food chief executive Aaron Forde tendered his resignation from the board of Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) following discussions with the Department of Agriculture today.
Last night, Mr Forde’s appointment to the Shannon Group was withdrawn by Transport Minister Eamon Ryan after comments he made about social welfare recipients and the Traveller community emerged. Read More
Today, a spokesperson for Agriculture Minister Charlie Mconalogue confirmed Mr Forde has also resigned from Bord Iascaigh Mhara.
Cabinet is also expected to ratify a new Chairperson of Shannon Group at their weekly meeting later today. The role has been vacant since the departure of Rose Hynes, who had held the role for six years prior to her departure last August. Shannon Group oversees the Airport and Shannon Heritage, both of which have […]