Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2008
FÁS expenses controversy
Freedom-of-information documents published by Shane Ross described approximately €643,000 in four years of transatlantic expenditure connected with the Science Challenge Programme. Reported spending included premium air travel, costs involving spouses, golf and personal treatments. The disclosures triggered ministerial, parliamentary and audit scrutiny and contributed to the resignation of Director General Roddy Molloy.
2008
Governance and conflict-of-interest criticism
Brian Geoghegan's roles as FÁS chairman and an IBEC board member drew criticism because employer representatives had criticised some FÁS schemes. His marriage to Mary Harney also led to public claims concerning a possible conflict of interest, although the available reference does not establish a formal finding of wrongdoing.