Search for Aer Lingus chairman to begin

THE search for the next chairman of Aer Lingus begins this week following the surprise resignation of Tom Mulcahy over the weekend.

The former AIB chief executive left his high-profile position with the national airline after being identified as one of a group of former senior executives at the centre of the latest scandal to hit the bank.

Transport Minister Seamus Brennan said he will carefully consider the appointment of Mr Mulcahy's replacement over the coming weeks, although his successor is likely to be in place for the next scheduled meeting of the Aer Lingus board on July 26.