Education

University of Limerick controversy: Business school demands leadership change amid ‘damaging’ saga

The entire management team at the Kemmy Business School, including well-known economist Stephen Kinsella, have criticised ‘poor leadership’ at the university

Kerstin Mey is battling several expressions of no confidence. Picture: Sean Curtin/True Media

Top-level academics at the University of Limerick (UL) business school have demanded a change of leadership at the college, saying they lack confidence in its president amid escalating controversy over its decision to spend €12 million on student housing.

The entire management team at UL’s Kemmy Business School have signed a letter to Brigid Laffan, the university’s chancellor, hitting out at what they call its “continued poor leadership”.

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