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Sat 09 Sep 2009Fás pension deal 'for the benefit of taxpayers' - Ahern
The decision not to seek legal advice before awarding a €1million 'golden handshake' to former Fás director-general Rody Molloy was done in the best interests of both Fás and the taxpayer, Minister for Justice Dermot Ahern claimed today.
Speaking on RTÉ radio this afternoon, Mr Ahern said the threat of a protracted legal action was one that was best avoided and defended the Tánaiste's handling of the affair.
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