University of Limerick says any further scandal would be 'utterly disastrous'

UL to face Dáil committee to answer questions about it paid millions of euro above market value for two properties

University of Limerick to tell PAC there will be 'a strong approach to accountability' at the university, on 'where there is zero tolerance for policy deviation, and for actions that cause reputational damage'.

The University of Limerick is to take a “zero tolerance” approach to any staff member who damages its reputation and says any further scandal would be “utterly disastrous” for the institution.

The university’s chancellor Professor Brigid Laffan is to tell the Dáil Public Accounts Committee on Thursday that two notorious property transactions, which cost over €8m more than expected, “did not occur in a vacuum”.