Kerry mayor demands resignation of Eamon Ryan after Shannon LNG decision

An Bord Pleanála refused permission for the development of a liquefied natural gas terminal and power station on the Shannon estuary

Mayor of Kerry Jim Finucane said it was 'inappropriate' for Environment Minister Eamon Ryan to make a submission on the application. Picture: Domnick Walsh/Eye Focus

Mayor of Kerry Jim Finucane is calling for the resignation of Environment Minister and Green TD Eamon Ryan ahead of a meeting with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar in Limerick on Saturday.

Mr Finucane made the call in the wake of An Bord Pleanála refusing permission for the development of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal and power station on the Shannon estuary in Kerry.