Poison-pen letter about €12.56m University of Limerick homes threatened whistleblower

Gardaí called in again as staff voice their fears about harassment over criminal probe into student housing

The homes in Rhebogue at the centre of the allegations

Wayne O'Connor

A poison-pen letter sent to the University of Limerick (UL) is the subject of a criminal investigation over the alleged harassment and intimidation of a whistleblower who questioned a controversial housing deal.

The writer is alleged to have tried to undermine doubts raised about UL’s €12.56m purchase of 20 homes, sparking fears of bullying and threats concerning the transaction.