Cowen reiterates defence of FAS golden handshake

The Taoiseach, Brian Cowen, has again defended the so-called golden handshake given to former FAS director general Rody Molloy last year.

Wed, 14 Oct, 2009 - 12:15

The Taoiseach, Brian Cowen, has again defended the so-called golden handshake given to former FAS director general Rody Molloy last year.

Reports this morning say internal memos have revealed that the €1.1m pension top-up awarded to Mr Molloy breached key Department of Finance guidelines.

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