F.A.S. staff having a difficult time from Public following recent scandals and the urgent need to defend and protect the decent FAS staff?

For WRITTEN answer on Thursday, 4th March, 2010.

R E P L Y

Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (Mr Calleary)

I have repeatedly acknowledged the ongoing commitment of the staff of FÁS in meeting the employment and training challenges that currently face the country. I am confident that the enhanced internal financial controls now in place within FÁS, which are underpinned by the recently enacted Labour Services (Amendment) Act, together with the appointment of a new Board and Director General, will enable FÁS to pursue its core mission with renewed vigour.