Coughlan: FÁS law contained basis for pay-off

Tánaiste Mary Coughlan has said that the legal basis for the €1m golden handshake awarded to ex-FÁS boss Rody Molloy was agreed under the legislation which set up the agency.

Yesterday, the Taoiseach, Brian Cowen, said the lucrative pay-off given to Mr Molloy was in accordance with unspecified guidelines.