Limerick's Live 95 Search By Live95 News Team The position has remained vacant for nine months since Rose Hynes stood down. Transport Minister Eamon Ryan appointed the former Ornua Chairman Aaron Forde in February but the appointment was withdrawn within hours after Forde was revealed to have tweeted controversial comments about travellers. Mayor of Limerick Michael Collins says with the announcment this week that Aer Lingus is to close its base at Shannon, it's vital the position is filled.