The board of the new state body FÁS (An Foras Áiseanna Saothair) met today for the first time.

Report shows board members at a meeting.

Interview with Minister for Labour, Bertie Ahern, who explains the function of the new body and the reasons why it has taken over from An Chomhairle Oiliúna (AnCo), Manpower and Youth Employment Agency (YEA).

The reporter is Brian O'Connell.

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