University chief rejects mismanagement claims

UNIVERSITY College Cork president Professor Gerry Wrixon has rejected claims of mismanagement of finances made by senior academics who are opposed to his continuing in office.

Prof Wrixon turns 65 today and was notified last night of Government approval to continue in office until 2009.

But a group of academics have called for an inquiry into the university’s management. They expressed concern that UCC is facing a deficit of €60 million.