Turbulent times for board

THE board at Cork Airport has had a turbulent few years battling against resignations and controversy.

It was set up following the break-up of Aer Rianta and was set the task of preparing a business plan for the airport once separation from the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) was finalised.

The annual wage bill for the board is €72,000 and according to the airport it meets every six to eight weeks.