Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)

I asked for the evaluation within my own Department. I would have to consider whether I should publish it. The most important point is that I made a decision on it as soon as I received it, and we are progressing accordingly. As everyone knows, on the basis of matters that were brought to my attention, investigations have been carried out. The Comptroller and Auditor General carried out an investigation on my behalf in consultation with the Committee of Public Accounts and a further investigation will be carried out. It is my clear intention to consider new measures that can be delivered by FÁS and its board in addition to new corporate governance measures. The latter have been introduced at my behest and they will need to be appraised once I receive the final report from the Comptroller and Auditor General.

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