University of Limerick President Kerstin Mey resigns, effective Sept 1, 2024, amid overpayment controversy and governance review.

University of Limerick (UL) president, Professor Kerstin Mey, has resigned from her role, effective from September 1, 2024. She will take up a professorship role within the university after her resignation. Mey faced intense pressure following a controversy involving UL's €5.2 million overpayment for 20 student homes in 2022. The university's governance is currently under statutory review by the Higher Education Authority.