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# FAI

Yesterday
1st December 2023
Government releases frozen funding following FAI's 'corrective actions' on CEO pay controversy
Payments made to Jonathan Hill in 2022 – which have since been repaid in full – breached the FAI’s Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Government.
Government releases frozen funding following FAI's 'corrective actions' on CEO pay controversy
Payments made to Jonathan Hill in 2022 – which have since been repaid in full – breached the FAI’s Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Government.
This week
26th November 2023 - 2nd December 2023
'I’m itching to get back into the game': Steve Bruce interested in Ireland manager's job
Former West Brom boss says ‘there’s been no connection’ with FAI in relation to manager’s job.
Last week
19th November 2023 - 2nd December 2023
FAI invited to appear before the PAC over Covid funding and executive pay controversy
State funding to the association was suspended following a breach of the terms of the FAI’s Memorandum of Understanding with the government.
Pride, prejudices, and ‘the darkest of places’: The story of Stephen Kenny’s Ireland reign
Gavin Cooney takes an in-depth look at how the Ireland manager’s dream job petered out into disappointment.
'My commitment to Irish football remains resolute' - departing manager Stephen Kenny
The FAI has announced that Kenny’s contract will not be renewed.
'My commitment to Irish football remains resolute' - departing manager Stephen Kenny
The FAI has announced that Kenny’s contract will not be renewed.
Stephen Kenny's reign as Ireland manager ends as FAI decide not to renew contract
The Dubliner’s departure comes following the disappointing Euro 2024 qualifying campaign.
Stephen Kenny's reign as Ireland manager ends as FAI decide not to renew contract
Dubliner’s departure comes following disappointing Euro 2024 qualifying campaign.
Sports minister reveals State has withheld €6.8 million in funding to FAI
Meanwhile, a Fianna Fáil senator has described Alan Mannus’ opposition to the redevelopment of Casement Park for Euro 2028 as an ‘uneducated intervention.’
Ireland are becoming an international minnow - Kenny couldn't fix that, but can anybody?
Ireland’s football system has been set up to fail – we are now living with its repercussions.
Last month
November 2023
FAI did not draw down €500,000 in State funding last year due to administrative error
Funding to the Association for 2023 is currently suspended following revelations that the football body were in breach of their bailout agreement.
FAI did not draw down €500,000 in State funding last year due to administrative error
Funding to the Association for 2023 is currently suspended following revelations that the football body were in breach of their bailout agreement.
FAI CEO Jonathan Hill 'apologises unreservedly' to staff over pay revelations
State funding to the FAI has been suspended, after it emerged the FAI overpaid their CEO to the tune of €20,000 in 2022.
CEO Jonathan Hill 'apologises unreservedly' to FAI staff over pay revelations
State funding to the FAI has been suspended, after it emerged the FAI overpaid their CEO to the tune of €20,000 in 2022.
FAI Board expresses 'regret' over payments made to CEO Jonathan Hill
The association also confirmed that former Tesco Ireland CEO Tony Keohane has been put forward as the new Chair of the Board.
FAI Board expresses 'regret' over payments made to CEO Jonathan Hill
The association also confirmed that they are committed to implementing the recommendations of Sport Ireland.
Sports minister warns FAI of 'serious consequences' if they fail to meet gender balance requirement
The minister also addressed the controversy surrounding pay to FAI CEO Jonathan Hill.
Sports minister warns FAI of 'serious consequences' if they fail to meet gender balance requirement
The minister also addressed the controversy surrounding pay to FAI CEO Jonathan Hill.
State funding to the FAI suspended over issues relating to CEO's pay
The FAI say the issues have been addressed.
State funding to the FAI suspended over issues relating to CEO's pay
The FAI say the issues have been addressed.
FAI in danger of large funding cut as General Assembly votes against board restructure
Like all state-funded NGBs, the FAI must achieve 40% female representation on its board by the end of this year or face financial penalties.
FAI in danger of large funding cut as General Assembly votes against board restructure
Like all state-funded NGBs, the FAI must achieve 40% female representation on its board by the end of this year or face financial penalties.
'The FAI has voted to halve its own funding' - Why football’s gender balance vote failed
The Association is now at risk of losing half of its State funding – we explain how they got themselves in this mess.
October
October 2023
FAI hit loyal families with €100 increase in cost of season ticket
A renewal for the two adults and two children bundle has risen from €360 to €460, with an individual child’s ticket also increasing by €10.
FAI hit loyal families with €100 increase in cost of season ticket
A renewal for the two adults and two children bundle has risen from €360 to €460, with an individual child’s ticket also increasing by €10.
FAI facing €25 million windfall after Euro 2028 bid success
The Association will cash in on the Euros success – but it’s a drop in the ocean in comparison to what they need to spend.
Keith Andrews insists Ireland management not burying heads in sand over future
FAI will conduct a review of the Euro 2024 qualifying campaign when it comes to an end next month.
FAI postpone AGM to help meet gender balance quota and salvage State funding
The Association are struggling to meet a 40% quota of female members on their board.
September
September 2023
FAI won't budge on Russia stance despite latest Uefa move
Earlier this week, Uefa moved to re-admit a Russian youth team to international competition.
Court dismisses former FAI chief John Delaney's appeal over CEA's access to seized documents
The former FAI chief had claimed that the documents were covered by Legal Professional Privilege.
Court dismisses former FAI chief John Delaney's appeal over CEA's access to seized documents
The former FAI chief had claimed that the documents were covered by Legal Professional Privilege.
Sinead Farrelly's Ireland absence explained as she plays for Gotham
The 33-year-old was not included and listed among the injured players for the upcoming Nations League matches.
Is the FAI's indecision harming Irish football?
The association this week confirmed that Stephen Kenny’s position as manager will be reviewed in November.
Pauw exit and Kenny future - The FAI respond
CEO Jonathan Hill and Director of Football Marc Canham also outline vision for future on a hectic day.
'She was not going to change' - FAI explain Vera Pauw exit
CEO Jonathan Hill has discussed the reasons for the manager’s departure today.
Evan Ferguson ruled out of France and Netherlands games
Assessment by Ireland medical team revealed the grim news.
August
August 2023
Vera Pauw slams the FAI, says World Cup review was 'flawed' and its outcome 'pre-determined'
Pauw has issued a statement, claiming she was undermined by FAI executives during the World Cup.
Vera Pauw slams the FAI, says World Cup review was 'flawed' and its outcome 'pre-determined'
Pauw has issued a statement, claiming she was undermined by FAI executives during the World Cup.
FAI can't hang players out to dry over Pauw exit
Association have made their decision but silence will chip away at goodwill.