Noonan urges end to culture post row

Finance Minister Michael Noonan yesterday urged an end to the row which has centred on the appointment of the new CEO of Limerick City of Culture 2014 Patricia Ryan.

Ms Ryan was appointed on the recommendation of Limerick city manager Con Murray, without advertising the position. She is a former advisor to former president of the European Parliament Pat Cox, who is chairman of the City of Culture board.

Mr Noonan, speaking at the official opening of a €6m visitor attraction at King John’s Castle, called on everybody to unite behind the City of Culture project.