Andrew Flaherty, UL’s chief commercial officer (CCO), led UL’s €12.65m purchase of 20 homes at Rhebogue which was criticised by the Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG) and the Dáil’s public spending watchdog.
UL chancellor, Professor Brigid Laffan, wrote to university staff this evening informing them Mr Flaherty had tendered his resignation.
“The university has accepted that resignation,” Prof Laffan added.
“The CCO has also resigned from all directorships and offices associated with or connected to the university.”
Prof Laffan said Mr Flaherty’s resignation was effective from today.
Mr Flaherty’s future at the university was drawn into question last year after…