Kerstin Mey

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University of Limerick President Faces Backlash and Sick Leave Drama

Kerstin Mey - Public Accounts Committee - Sick Leave - Staff Outrage - University Governance - University of Limerick

UL President Kerstin Mey under fire as staff express outrage and she goes on sick leave. Read more for the latest updates!

University President Kerstin Mey from the University of Limerick has found herself at the center of a storm, facing backlash from staff and the Public Accounts Committee (PAC). Prof. Mey's mysterious incapacitation led to her withdrawal from a crucial PAC appearance, sparking uncertainty and speculation. The Union representing 900 UL staff members has openly declared a lack of confidence in Prof. Mey, intensifying the pressure on her to step down.

Amid the turmoil, rumors of Prof. Mey going on sick leave have surfaced, adding fuel to the already blazing controversy surrounding her leadership. The chancellor, Prof. Brigid Laffan, is scheduled to address staff and students in a meeting, setting the stage for a potential showdown. The unfolding standoff at UL highlights the growing discontent and tension within the university community.

In a surprising turn of events, Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley expressed bewilderment over Prof. Mey's absence at the PAC, emphasizing the confusion surrounding the situation. Meanwhile, reports of staff learning about Prof. Mey's sick leave through media sources underscore the escalating nature of the unfolding drama at UL.

As the saga continues, the interactions between the university's leadership and stakeholders remain fraught with uncertainty and tension. The evolving situation raises questions about the future of Prof. Kerstin Mey's tenure as UL President, casting a shadow over the institution's stability and leadership. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story!

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'Incapacitated' University of Limerick president won't appear before ... (Irish Examiner)

The nature of the incapacity suffered by Prof. Mey, which caused her to pull out of the PAC appearance 20 days before it was due to take place, is unclear.

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UL President faces staff outrage and appearance before Dáil ... (Limerick Post)

THE UNION that represents 900 staff at UL have said that they no longer have confidence in university President Professor Kerstin Mey.

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University of Limerick president goes on sick leave (Limerick Leader)

UL PRESIDENT, Professor Kerstin Mey, has gone on sick leave, it is understood, amid mounting pressure on her to resign following the revelation that the ...

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Standoff at UL as president Kerstin Mey battles to remain in post (Clare Live)

The chancellor of the college, Prof Brigid Laffan will be on campus this Thursday to face students and staff in a meeting in University Concert Hall slated for ...

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University of Limerick President's PAC no-show doesn't mean ... (Sinn Fein)

Sinn Féin TD and Chair of the Public Accounts Committee, Brian Stanley, has expressed his perplexion after the President of the University of Limerick…

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UL Chancellor to meet with staff this afternoon (Limerick's Live 95)

The UL Chancellor Brigid Laffan is to meet with UL staff shortly. The meeting comes as the purchase of houses in Rhebogue for student accommodation ...

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UL staff learn president is on sick leave from media reports amid ... (Dundalk Democrat)

Prof Kerstin Mey will not appear before the PAC due to being 'incapacitated'

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Specific University of Limerick staff to be 'afforded opportunity' to ... (Ireland Live)

On a day where UL chancellor Prof Brigid Laffan addressed the controversy of the overpayment of the units for students for the first time in front of a packed ...

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University of Limerick chancellor became 'alarmed and worried' after ... (Independent.ie)

UL president Professor Kerstin Mey is currently out on sick leaveA review puts an average valuation of about €312,000 each on the 20 homes, about half the ...

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