Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

The Deputy asked about the final situation, that is, what the setup of FÁS will be. Our first job is to align and co-ordinate the work being done and deal with issues of how to proceed. In due course, whatever legislation is needed to effect a Government decision will be effected. In the meantime, corporate accountability for the organisation will remain with the current Department until the changes take place.

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