Eamon Ryan cancels appointment of new Shannon Group chair over social media comments

It's understood after the announcement, the Minister was made aware of a number of social media posts by the businessman, which caused him to rescind his decision. Photo: Julien Behal

Transport Minister Eamon Ryan has cancelled the appointment of the new chair of the Shannon Group, just hours after the cabinet approved the decision.

Aaron Forde was expected to formally take up the five-year appointment at Shannon Group Plc following his appearance before the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications Networks.