Andrew Flaherty, UL's chief commercial officer, resigned following criticism over the university's €12.65m purchase of 20 homes at Rhebogue. The Comptroller and Auditor General reported that UL overspent €5.2m on the deal, which has faced planning issues concerning housing students. This controversy escalated after administrative leave was enforced on Flaherty, raising concerns about governance at UL, especially after former president Kerstin Mey also resigned due to a lack of confidence from staff and students. Flaherty's absence from a crucial Public Accounts Committee meeting further intensified scrutiny.
"The CCO has also resigned from all directorships and offices associated with or connected to the university."
"The C&AG said UL overspent €5.2m on the homes."
"Mr Flaherty was placed on administrative leave last June after students and staff said they had no confidence in her leadership over her role in the deal."
"Labour TD, Alan Kelly, said Mr Flaherty's absence from the meeting was 'like an episode of Hamlet without the prince.'"
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