The game was played with no fans and no large garda presenceThe cash-strapped Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has managed to repay only €19,000 of the outstanding bill owed to An Garda Síochána for policing international matches. A garda spokesman confirmed yesterday that the force has this year received payment from the FAI of €19,000 of the money owed. "In line with additional invoices issued in 2020, the total fees outstanding to An Garda Síochána from the FAI for policing events is approximately €368,000," the spokesman said. "An Garda Síochána are continuing to pursue the recovery of the outstanding sum." Earlier this year, the Garda Freedom of Information Office declined to release correspondence between the force and the FAI concerning the outstanding monies.

Source: The Herald November 26, 2020 02:33 UTC