06/01/2014

CEO Of Limerick City Of Culture Resigns

Patrica Ryan, the former Chief Executive of Limerick City of Culture, has resigned from her position.

In a statement, she said the speculation and commentary surrounding the events of recent days has regrettably compromised her authority.

Her resignation closely follows the resignation of the project's artistic director Karl Wallace.

The controversy was over Ms Ryan's €120,000-a-year salary, as well as the revelation that her contract had not been advertised.

She was appointed CEO of the City of Culture in November.

(CD)

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