Agency argues to be left off ‘Bord Snip’s radar’

THE head of Shannon Development – whose main tasks include jobs promotion in Shannon Free Zone and tourism in the mid-west – said yesterday that the organisation should not be on Bord Snip’s radar as it was self-financing.

Chief executive Dr Vincent Cunnane further suggested that Shannon Development’s blueprint should be adopted in other regions.

Speaking at the launch of its annual report, Dr Cunnane said the company generates the €30 million it needs in annual funding and gets less than €1m from the Department of Art, Sport and Tourism.