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Eileen Gleeson departed as head coach of Ireland's Women's National Team in December last year

FAI to mount 'strong defence' against Gleeson allegations

The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has said it will mount "a strong legal defence" against allegations of discrimination made by former Republic Ireland Women's head coach Eileen Gleeson.

Ireland • 31 Aug

Is betting tax income fairly distributed?

As part of The Conversation from RTÉ's Upfront with Katie Hannon, we asked Kevin Blake and Daniel Lambert to join our WhatsApp group to discuss whether the tax on betting is fairly distributed in this country.

Upfront • 08 May 23

Some 30 clubs around the country are participating in Playmakers

Superheroes set to help get girls to play football

The FAI, UEFA, and Disney have launched the Playmakers program, which uses storytelling to introduce basic football skills to young girls with some 30 clubs around the country participating.

Ireland • 20 Oct 21

The actions are being taken by the football association against three Deloitte companies

FAI initiates legal proceedings against Deloitte

The Football Association of Ireland has issued legal proceedings against its former auditors Deloitte.

Courts • 16 Jun 20

The minister said it was hoped a meeting of all stakeholders would take place at some point

Ross: Talks with UEFA over FAI crisis 'constructive'

Minister for Sport Shane Ross has said he believes all parties involved in talks in relation to the financial crisis at the Football Association of Ireland were on a "pathway to a possible solution".

Sport • 14 Jan 20

Much of the FAI's current funding comes from UEFA

FAI funding on agenda as Ross meets UEFA officials

A senior UEFA delegation will meet Minister for Sport Shane Ross and officials from the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport to discuss the ongoing crisis at the Football Association of Ireland.

Ireland • 14 Jan 20

The appointments were ratified at an FAI board meeting in Dublin

FAI appoints Roy Barrett as independent chairperson

The Football Association of Ireland has appointed Roy Barrett as the independent chairperson of the association, as well as Catherine Guy and Liz Joyce as independent directors to the board.

FAI • 08 Jan 20

Minister Shane Ross said Donal Conway's re-election was 'disappointing'

Ross 'disappointed' as Conway elected as FAI President

Minister for Sport Shane Ross has accused the newly re-elected president of the Football Association of Ireland of reneging on an agreement that he would step down from the association's board.

Football Association of Ireland • 29 Jul 19

The application comes as part of a probe by the ODCE in relation to "certain matters" concerning the FAI

ODCE begins legal proceedings in relation to FAI

The Officer of the Director of Corporate Enforcement wants the High Court to determine if documents given to it by the FAI contain privileged legal material.

Ireland • 03 May 19

The committee will hear that the FAI used all available funding from its various bank accounts in April 2017 when John Delaney loaned the association €100,000

FAI finances, governance in Oireachtas spotlight

Minister for Sport Shane Ross and representatives from Sport Ireland are appearing before an Oireachtas committee this afternoon, to discuss financial and governance issues at the FAI.

Ireland • 16 Apr 19

John Delaney's offer to step aside was accepted by the FAI board today

Delaney steps aside from FAI role

John Delaney has stepped aside from his role as Executive Vice-President of the FAI pending the completion of an independent review.

Ireland • 15 Apr 19

Close associates of John Delaney said they received text messages, in which former FAI CEO outlined his plans to leave

Delaney tells friends he is to step down from FAI

Friends of John Delaney have said that he has told them he is to stand down from the Football Association of Ireland.

Ireland • 14 Apr 19

The FAI has indicated it is willing to meet Minister for Sports Shane Ross and Sports Ireland

FAI due before Oireachtas Committee over governance

The Football Association of Ireland will appear before the Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport on 10 April.

Ireland • 27 Mar 19

John Delaney announced he would be stepping down yesterday

Varadkar: Questions need to be answered on FAI finances

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he is surprised by the revelations surrounding the Football Association of Ireland and its finances and said questions have to be answered.

Ireland • 25 Mar 19

FAI CEO John Delaney says the FAI will be debt free by 2020

FAI discusses financial problems at AGM

The FAI AGM has been told that, despite difficult economic conditions, the association recorded a record operating surplus of €6.2 million euro last year

News • 20 Jul 13

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