Brennan to create new Aer Rianta boards

TRANSPORT Minister Seamus Brennan is expected to press ahead with the appointment of three new Aer Rianta boards this Wednesday — despite the refusal of three current members to resign.

Board chairman Noel Hanlon and two other non-executive directors, Freda Hayes and Liam Meade have all indicated that they do not want to step down. All three directors are opposed to the break up of Aer Rianta but have told the Minister that they are prepared to implement his policy of creating three separate companies.

The minister could face legal action from any of these three if he sacks them and this could delay the implementation of the break-up of Aer Rianta.