Paul O'Neill steps down as Irish Times editor

Recruitment process for a new editor will begin immediately and Mr O’Neill will remain in the post in the interim

Paul O'Neill has held the position of editor of the Irish Times for five years. Picture: Denis Minihane

Irish Times Editor Paul O'Neill is to step down from the role later this year.

From Waterford, Mr O'Neill has held the position for the past five years and informed the chairman and the board of The Irish Times DAC of his intention to step down as editor and as a director of the company.