Public Accounts Committee intensifies Fás board probe

THE Dáil’s spending watchdog has upped the ante in its probe of Fás, demanding further explanations on what knowledge its board had about wasteful spending.

The Public Accounts Committee is writing to outgoing board member, Niall Saul, about his recent comments on the conduct of management. Mr Saul has said the board will eventually be vindicated in the Fás controversy and claimed the Comptroller and Auditor General has questions to answer.

It will also contact former director of corporate services Greg Craig to see if he will change his mind and give evidence before the committee.