Fás denies blocking official’s PAC appearances

FÁS has denied putting obstacles in the way of suspended director Greg Craig who has been asked to appear before the Dáil public accounts committee (PAC).

He has refused twice to appear before the committee which is examining spending and corporate affairs’ matters at the state training agency. However, Mr Craig was issued with a third invitation yesterday.

An invitation was also sent to former Fás chairman Brian Geoghegan, husband of Health Minister Mary Harney. He is expected to answer questions from Oireachtas members next Thursday. The committee, which is responsible for protecting taxpayers’ money, is carrying out an inquiry into spending in parts of the state training and employment agency.