Inquiry into UCC mismanagement claims expected

AN independent inquiry into allegations of mismanagement at University College Cork is expected to be announced after college governors meet the Higher Education Authority (HEA) next week.

Inquiry into UCC mismanagement claims expected

The authority has been asked by Education Minister Mary Hanafin to examine the allegations made to her during the summer by UCC governing body member Professor Des Clarke.

They include allegations the college has accumulated unsustainable debt and has had a large number of bullying claims from staff during the tenure of UCC president Professor Gerry Wrixon — claims Prof Wrixon strongly refutes.

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