Port company chief in shock suspension

AN interim chief executive has been appointed by the State-owned Shannon Foynes Port Company following the shock suspension of Brian Byrne.

Mr Byrne was suspended from duty at a late-night meeting of the company on Thursday following complaints made by a Limerick businessman against Mr Byrne and an unnamed board member.

Mr Byrne who vehemently denies the allegations said: “I will take the necessary legal steps to vigorously and trenchantly defend my good name.”