Wrixon shocked at news of docklands appointment

A FORMER university president reacted with shock yesterday to news that he looks set to be appointed chairman of a national body to spearhead a major urban regeneration project.

Wrixon shocked at news of docklands appointment

Gerry Wrixon, who retired early from his position as president of University College Cork (UCC) earlier this year, is later this month expected to be named chairman of a National Forum which will help co-ordinate the ambitious €2 billion Cork docklands regeneration.

But Mr Wrixon, who is out of the country, said it was news to him. “I haven’t heard anything. I’ve been out of the country for a while and have quite a lot of catching up to do,” he said.

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