The Government has told the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) that there is still “serious work to be done” to restore trust that it is fit for public funding, and reminded the association it is expected to implement reforms agreed in January. That group was headed by former Ireland striker Niall Quinn, who is now deputy CEO of the FAI. An extraordinary general meeting of the FAI is set to be convened in the coming weeks to progress changes to the FAI rulebook, including providing for the six independent directors to be appointed. Asked about the letter, a spokeswoman for the Department of Sport said the ministers “recognise that there is a long road ahead to restore public confidence in the FAI. The Ministers and Sport Ireland continue to support the FAI chair and board in their efforts to reform the association”.

Source: The Irish Times July 09, 2020 18:11 UTC