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 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 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”.
Agri-food businessman Aaron Forde was forced to withdraw from the position hours after his appointment was announced when details of his comment on social media were raised with Transport Minister Eamon Ryan.
Mr Ryan issued a statement saying he had spoken with Mr Forde about his comments on Twitter and had decided not to proceed with the appointment.
In a letter to the minister last night, Mr Forde apologised “unreservedly” for his comments which he said were “wrong, insensitive and needless”.