University of Limerick rejects ‘offensive’ claims made by HEA

The University of Limerick has rejected claims by the Higher Education Authority that there may be a “culture” of inappropriate expense claims among its staff, describing the allegation as “offensive”.

The HEA made the claim following the publication of an independent report into allegations made by three of UL’s staff members.

The whistleblowers, known only as Persons A, B, and C, had made allegations of irregular financial practices within the university, including irregular expense claims by staff.