First time Minister 'ready for the challenge'

Thu, 03 Jul 2014

Richard Ronan MHK with Lieutenant Governor Adam Wood

Castletown MHK Richard Ronan says he'd like to see government working collectively following the latest round of cabinet musical chairs.

Yesterday he was awarded his first ministerial position as Minister of Environment, Food and Agriculture - taking over from Phil Gawne who's moved to Infrastructure.

The changes were sparked by the resignation of Economic Development Minister John Shimmin - he's now been replaced by former Infrastructure boss Laurence Skelly.

Mr Ronan says he's ready to undertake the challenge: