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24 September 2025; FAI delegates Kirsten Pakes, Child Welfare and Safeguarding Manager, FAI, Tony Keohane, Independent Chairperson of the FAI, and Dave Courell, FAI, Chief Executive, right, arrive for the Joint Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Cu

FAI criticised for responses to Oireachtas committee

The head of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport, Alan Kelly TD, has said the Football Association of Ireland did not adequately answer the committee's questions regarding safeguarding issues.

Soccer • 24 Sep

The Pittsburgh Steelers are set to host a home game at Croke Park in 2025

Croke Park in line to host first NFL game in Ireland

Croke Park looks set to host Ireland's first NFL game later this year with the Government briefed today on the proposal to bring a Pittsburgh Steelers fixture to GAA Headquarters.

US Sport • 05 Feb

Dublin is one of the host cities for Euro 2028

Government aiming to attract 'mega' sporting events

Sport Ireland has welcomed the publication of the government's 'Major international sports events policy and strategy framework', which aims to promote Ireland as a host for major sporting events.

other sport • 17 Oct 24

The qualifier is taking place in neutral territory in Latvia

Minister accepts Irish players in 'difficult position'

Minister of State for Sport Thomas Byrne says Basketball Ireland's decision to go ahead with today's women's EuroBasket qualifier against Israel will remain a matter for the sport's governing body but acknowledged that it may put individual players in a "very difficult position".

Basketball • 08 Feb 24

Leo Varadkar was speaking before watching Connacht's win over Bristol

Varadkar: Government may have say on naming rights

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says they may look at introducing a proviso that the government will have to be consulted on name changes for stadiums when they are providing grant assistance for new or redeveloped grounds.

Football • 20 Jan 24

FAI chief executive Jonathan Hill en route to meet the Oireachtas Committee on Tourism, Sport and Media

FAI payments 'harks back to old days,' cttee hears

Members of the Oireachtas Committee on Tourism, Sport and Media were of the opinion that the current controversy within the FAI regarding payments to CEO Jonathan Hill "harks back to the old days" and feel that the recent relavations could prove a "hammer blow" to the association.

Soccer • 13 Dec 23

Government suspends €6.8m funding in latest FAI blow

The FAI has had €6.8m of funding suspended by the government amid further concerns about governance and reforms at the association.

Soccer • 22 Nov 23

The cut in funding stands at 15% following the IABA EGM which failed to implement reforms

Government sets out steps to cut all boxing funding

Minister of State for Sport Jack Chambers has said all State funding for boxing, with exception of athletes in the High Performance Unit, will be cut in 2023 unless the Irish Athletic Boxing Association (IABA) agree "very practical reforms" in the coming months.

Boxing • 11 Jul 22

Robbie Keane was an assistant coach under Mick McCarthy

Senator apologises to Robbie Keane for 'false' claims

Fine Gael senator Micheál Carrigy has apologised to Ireland's record goalscorer Robbie Keane for issuing an "inaccurate and false" press release regarding Keane's contract with the FAI.

Soccer • 31 Mar 22

The Euro 2028 bid was submitted to UEFA this morning

Updated Euro 2028 bid submitted, Russia interest confirmed

The government have confirmed their backing for Ireland's bid to co-host Euro 2028, which was formally submitted to UEFA on Wednesday morning, while both Russia and Turkey are also in the mix to host the tournament.

Soccer • 24 Mar 22

Clubs, councils and schools awarded €144m in grants

More than 1,900 clubs and schools have received funding across 35 sports in a major Government allocation worth €144m.

other sport • 11 Feb 22

Jim Bolger has called doping the "number one problem" in Irish racing

Bolger invited before Dáil committee on doping claims

Jim Bolger is to be invited before a Dáil committee investigating claims of doping in the Irish horse racing industry, it has been confirmed.

Racing • 22 Jun 21

The women's national team highlighted their poor pay and conditions in 2017

Calls for FAI to introduce equal pay for female players

The Republic of Ireland women's national team should be paid the same as their male counterparts, according to Sinn Féin's spokesperson on sport Chris Andrews.

Soccer • 05 Sep 20

Sport Ireland funding to the FAI has been restored and will double from €2.9m to €5.8m a year until 2023

FAI funding doubled as part of refinancing deal

The Government will double its funding and give the FAI an interest free loan of €2.5m annually for the next three years as part of a refinancing arrangement to help save the organisation.

Soccer • 30 Jan 20

The FAI will send representatives to the Oireachtas on Wednesday

Minister Ross unavailable for Wednesday's FAI meeting

The Minister for Sport will not attend the emergency Oireactas Committee meeting that will examine the financial situation at the FAI.

Soccer • 09 Dec 19

The €220m funding is almost double the 2018 figure of €112m

Government announces €220m 10-year sports policy

The Government has announced details of its €220m ten-year National Sports Policy which aims to increase participation in sport to 50% of the population by 2027.

Other sport • 25 Jul 18

The Cheltenham festival could suffer if measures are not taken to protect racing from Brexit

Breeders call for action to prevent Brexit damage

Thoroughbred racehorse experts have questioned why the Government's Brexit plan did not specifically mention the €1.3 billion euro industry.

Racing • 18 May 17

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