‘I was there working, not on holiday’

HEALTH Minister Mary Harney has defended the expenses she incurred while on a trip to the US organised by Fás.

Controversy has arisen because Ms Harney was partially responsible for a $410 bill from a Florida beauty salon which was charged to a Fás credit card.

In addition, the Government jet was used for the 2004 trip, which has raised questions in some quarters.