Shannon Group CEO Neil Pakey decides to step down

The announced departure of Shannon Group CEO Neil Pakey “has come like a bolt out of the blue”.

Fianna Fáil transport spokesman Timmy Dooley said he was “surprised” to hear Mr Pakey will be leaving at the end of a three-year contract next June.

Since June 2013, after a successful period at John Lennon Airport, Liverpool, Mr Pakey has headed up the Shannon Group — which includes Shannon Airport.