College of Medicine chief Murphy appointed president of UCC

PROFESSOR Michael Murphy will become president of University College Cork on February 1 next, following his appointment by the governing body yesterday.

The news came more than a week later than expected and ends months of speculation during which the head of UCC’s College of Medicine and Health has remained at the top of the favourite’s list for the €190,000 a year post.

He succeeds controversial president Prof Gerry Wrixon who announced his resignation plans last May, a year after getting Government approval to complete his 10-year term despite passing public service retirement age.