Menu
25/09/2009
Ex-Fás Chief 'Golden-Handshake' Probed
The Tanaiste has revealed that Rody Molloy, who resigned from Fás in a blaze of controversy, will be investigated in what may lead to criminal charges.
Ex-Director General, Molloy, resigned in November last after the initial revelations surfaced that himself and fellow FÁS executives had spent hundreds of thousands of the employment agencies budget on lavish holidays to the United States, which included first-class travel and expensive rounds of golf.
Now, after months of public outcry and the announcement of several investigations, a Dáil committee heard yesterday that the former director had resigned because he was given a €1 million "golden handshake" according to Department of Finance official, Tony Jordan.
Tánaiste Mary Coughlan announced today she is to review the increased pension entitlements given to former Fás director general Rody Molloy after he resigned, while according to a spokesman for the Tánaiste's office, legal advice has been sought on the issue.
The review comes in the wake of revelations that overspending and serious breaches of procedure were "deliberately" kept from the board of Fás by Molloy.
Fine Gael Front Bench Spokesman Alan Shatter TD has called on former FÁS Director General Rody Molloy to resign his latest role as Chairman of the Institute of Public Administration.
Speaking after it emerged that Mr Molloy would only resign from FÁS if his pension was boosted with a "golden handshake", Deputy Shatter also said it is extraordinary that Brian Lenihan would not comment about Mr Molloy’s ongoing role with the IPA.
"In spite of resigning as FÁS Director General in the wake of numerous spending scandals, Rody Molloy remains the Chairman of the Institute of Public Administration. According to its website, the IPA is the 'Irish national centre for development of best practice in public administration and public management'.
"In the light of the damning revelations over the past 12 months relating to FÁS, I believe Mr Molloy should now resign as Chairman of the IPA," he said.
(DW/GK)
Ex-Director General, Molloy, resigned in November last after the initial revelations surfaced that himself and fellow FÁS executives had spent hundreds of thousands of the employment agencies budget on lavish holidays to the United States, which included first-class travel and expensive rounds of golf.
Now, after months of public outcry and the announcement of several investigations, a Dáil committee heard yesterday that the former director had resigned because he was given a €1 million "golden handshake" according to Department of Finance official, Tony Jordan.
Tánaiste Mary Coughlan announced today she is to review the increased pension entitlements given to former Fás director general Rody Molloy after he resigned, while according to a spokesman for the Tánaiste's office, legal advice has been sought on the issue.
The review comes in the wake of revelations that overspending and serious breaches of procedure were "deliberately" kept from the board of Fás by Molloy.
Fine Gael Front Bench Spokesman Alan Shatter TD has called on former FÁS Director General Rody Molloy to resign his latest role as Chairman of the Institute of Public Administration.
Speaking after it emerged that Mr Molloy would only resign from FÁS if his pension was boosted with a "golden handshake", Deputy Shatter also said it is extraordinary that Brian Lenihan would not comment about Mr Molloy’s ongoing role with the IPA.
"In spite of resigning as FÁS Director General in the wake of numerous spending scandals, Rody Molloy remains the Chairman of the Institute of Public Administration. According to its website, the IPA is the 'Irish national centre for development of best practice in public administration and public management'.
"In the light of the damning revelations over the past 12 months relating to FÁS, I believe Mr Molloy should now resign as Chairman of the IPA," he said.
(DW/GK)
Related Irish News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
13 October 2009
FÁS Payout To Chief Was 'Inconsistent'
The Labour Party have said today that it was "beyond doubt" that the €1.1 million payout to the ex-Fás chief was inconsistent with the government’s own guidelines. Labour's Spokesperson on Social and Family Affairs, Roisin Shortall made the comments today, after the Irish Independent revealed Internal memos demonstrating the €1.
FÁS Payout To Chief Was 'Inconsistent'
The Labour Party have said today that it was "beyond doubt" that the €1.1 million payout to the ex-Fás chief was inconsistent with the government’s own guidelines. Labour's Spokesperson on Social and Family Affairs, Roisin Shortall made the comments today, after the Irish Independent revealed Internal memos demonstrating the €1.
16 November 2012
Fr Molloy Murder Described As 'Biggest Cover-Up' In State's History
The Fr Niall Molloy murder case has been described as the biggest cover-up in the history of the State. Roscommon Labour Senator John Kelly demanded that his party and Fine Gael uphold their pre-election pledge to establish an independent inquiry into the priest's death.
Fr Molloy Murder Described As 'Biggest Cover-Up' In State's History
The Fr Niall Molloy murder case has been described as the biggest cover-up in the history of the State. Roscommon Labour Senator John Kelly demanded that his party and Fine Gael uphold their pre-election pledge to establish an independent inquiry into the priest's death.
26 October 2007
Fall In Job Creation Will Hit Building Hardest
The levels of immigration to the Irish Republic is set to drop dramatically in the coming year as the creation of new jobs falters. The state training agency, FÁS is forecasting that there will be 50,000 fewer new jobs added to the Irish economy next year compared with the previous 12 months.
Fall In Job Creation Will Hit Building Hardest
The levels of immigration to the Irish Republic is set to drop dramatically in the coming year as the creation of new jobs falters. The state training agency, FÁS is forecasting that there will be 50,000 fewer new jobs added to the Irish economy next year compared with the previous 12 months.
10 September 2009
Reform Of FÁS Practices 'Underway'
Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise Mary Coughlan has said work is already underway to address bad practice at FÁS. Mary Coughlan was responding to a report published today from the Comptroller and Auditor General highlighting wasteful spending on advertising and promotion by the state training agency.
Reform Of FÁS Practices 'Underway'
Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise Mary Coughlan has said work is already underway to address bad practice at FÁS. Mary Coughlan was responding to a report published today from the Comptroller and Auditor General highlighting wasteful spending on advertising and promotion by the state training agency.
19 February 2009
FÁS Breached Financial Procedures Says Report
The national training organisation, FÁS has been found in breach of financial and foreign travel procedures, in a report published today. The report from the Public Accounts Regulator has found the state agency was spending over the odds, and at a huge cost to the taxpayer.
FÁS Breached Financial Procedures Says Report
The national training organisation, FÁS has been found in breach of financial and foreign travel procedures, in a report published today. The report from the Public Accounts Regulator has found the state agency was spending over the odds, and at a huge cost to the taxpayer.
-
Ireland WeatherToday:Gale, coastal severe gale, northwest winds ease from late afternoon. Scattered showers will fall as snow over the hills at first, becoming isolated from mid-afternoon. Maximum temperature 7 °C.Tonight:Showers, scattered in the evening, will clear by midnight leaving the night dry with clear spells. Cloud will spread east towards morning. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
