UL president ‘will not hesitate’ on any breach

University of Limerick (UL) president Des Fitzgerald says he will not hesitate to take action if a number of ongoing probes uncover any breaches of conduct rules by staff or directors.

After his appointment last month, Prof Fitzgerald sought the external inquiry to examine a range of issues as he wants to restore the university’s reputation.

At yesterday’s Dáil Public Accounts Committee (PAC) meeting, he described as unacceptable the way two whistleblowers have been treated and left on suspension for the last two years.