Former NUIG president in Seanad election row following 'inappropriate support of election candidate

A former president of NUI Galway has been accused of “inappropriately” supporting Aer Arann boss Pádraig Ó Céidigh in the Seanad elections by a leading member of the college’s governing authority.

Iggy Ó Muircheartaigh, President of NUI Galway from August 2000 until March 2008, has in recent days sent out an email to members of the NUI electorate, strongly endorsing Mr Ó Céidigh’s nomination saying he is a “man of integrity and energy”.

“I recommend him for your consideration without reservation, Iggy Ó Muircheartaigh, President Emeritus, NUI Galway,” he added.