Fás discussions are defended

Internal correspondence among officials in Government departments on former Fás director general Rody Molloy’s severance package…

Internal correspondence among officials in Government departments on former Fás director general Rody Molloy's severance package reflected "normal practice", a Department of Finance spokesman said, writes MARY MINIHAN

“The discussions reflect normal practice in any office where the pros and cons of issues are debated,” the spokesman said. He said that in the “exceptional circumstances” of the case – “ the need to allow Fás to move forward” – the severance arrangements were approved under the Labour Services Act 1987.

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