Rody Molloy’s position as director general of the state training agency, Fás, became untenable as a result of the travel expenses controversy.

Taoiseach Brian Cowen and Finance Minister Brian Lenihan announced reform plans for the public service yesterday.

In THE midst of the public indignation over the defence of the travel expenses incurred by Fás executives, Taoiseach Brian Cowen came out strongly in support of the company’s director-general, Rody Molloy.

NOBODY should be surprised at the latest findings of the Slán 07 survey of the dietary habits of the Irish people.

The abuse of travelling expenses within the public service should not be any great surprise.

A SURVEY, compiled by ValueIreland.com since July 2004, indicates a range of banks, service providers, and insurance companies have been exposed as overcharging 1.6 million Irish customers by at least €623,943,892, over the past four years.

The call by Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny for a suspension of the national pay deal for 12 months was in terms of Social Partnership, which proved particularly useful over the years in providing industrial peace.

Strict safety guidelines are being considered for implementation throughout the European Union in the coming weeks.

If you can keep your head when all about you

NEVER was a piece of good news more welcome. The confirmation that the increase in energy costs scheduled for January has been cancelled is, literally, a ray of light in a gloomy time.