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”.
New Shannon Group chairman departs over Twitter controversy Aaron Forde apologises for ‘insensitive’ language as Eamon Ryan revokes appointment
Tue, Feb 16, 2021, 16:12 Updated: Tue, Feb 16, 2021, 22:22
The Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan has announced that he will not be proceeding with the appointment of Aaron Forde as chairman of Shannon Group.
Mr Ryan had announced his appointment earlier on Tuesday.
In a phone conversation later on Tuesday, Mr Ryan indicated that Mr Forde’s use of social media was “below the standard expected of the chair of a state board.”
“This is an important time for Shannon Group, which has to chart a way through the crisis caused by the pandemic and plan for recovery. The Department of Transport will work to appoint a new chair as quickly as possible,” a spokeswoman said.