Although UL’s governing authority agreed to pay €10.9m, the price rose by €1.08m in the final contract signed only nine days later
lacked “correct and clear” information on the cost of a botched student housing project before pressing ahead with a €11.9 million deal in which it paid “significantly above” market price, according to a damning report that raises new questions about the transaction.
The increase was attributed to a rent arrangement that was not mentioned in the contract. The price was later discounted by €540,000 after a “take it or leave it” proposal from the developer.Gangland funerals: An insight into the criminal fraternity and an intelligence gathering opportunity for gardaíIn today’s Ireland, the rich live in houses that were built for the poor
The report by Ms O’Donoghue, former chief of the Department of Social Protection, will be discussed when UL leaders go before the Dáil public accounts committee tomorrow. Ms O’Donoghue said actions taken on foot of planning advice and following a planning notice were not consistent with good governance. The scheme is “unauthorised” for students, Limerick planners said in March.
The developer’s planning adviser said there were “no impediments” but did not reference the increase in bed spaces. However, UL’s planning adviser said “a new planning permission” would be needed.
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