Tánaiste Mary Coughlan has published new legislation that will create a smaller FÁS board which she says will have greater accountability to the taxpayer.

THE Comptroller and Auditor General has outlined a wide-ranging investigation into the financial controls within the employment agency Fás.

The former head of FÁS who walked out amid a scandal of lavish expenses run up through first class travel today claimed he did not like flying.

Taoiseach Brian Cowen today praised FÁS chief Rody Molloy for resigning and described him as an honourable public servant.