Allegations of malpractice at NUI Galway, highlighted by a whistleblower, are now being investigated by the State’s spending watchdog.
Education Minister Richard Bruton has confirmed that a “procurement issue” at the university is being brought to the attention of the Office of the Comptroller & Auditor General.
In March, the Galway City Tribune exclusively revealed that a senior staff member at NUIG had ‘blown the whistle’ on alleged malpractice at the university.
The employee, who sought protection under whistleblower legislation, made a series of disclosures to the Higher Education Authority (HEA).
The Department of Education and Skills was made aware of the case involving alleged wrongdoing and irregularities.
It is understood that a central feature of the complaint relates to the appointment of people to positions within NUIG and to the use of consultants. The university denies the claims.
For more on the investigation, see this week’s Galway City Tribune
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