The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has announced that Shane Robinson will take over as interim technical director until a permanent appointment is made while Hannah Dingley will leave her role as head of women & girls' football.
Currently working as assistant director of football, Robinson will begin the interim role with immediate effect as Marc Canham completes a handover following on from his recent announcement that he is stepping away from his role as chief football officer.
The application process for Canham's replacement will be advertised this week.
"I'm happy to take over as interim technical director to continue the good work that Marc has been doing and ensure that we maintain momentum in the implementation of the Football Pathways Plan," said Robinson.
"This is an important period in Irish football, across all levels of the game, and we are working hard across the association with all stakeholders to ensure that we provide the best possible experience for everyone involved."
FAI CEO David Courell said: "We're pleased to have Shane step up as interim technical director as we begin the process to recruit a new chief football officer. Shane is a valuable member of our Football Leadership Team and will help us to continue our vital work in continuing to develop Irish football."
Meanwhile, Dingley will take up a new role with the Manchester City girls academy and is set to depart the FAI during the summer.
Since joining the association, Dingley was involved in developing the women and girls' game in Ireland, which has included the launch of the Women & Girls’ Football Action Plan which is part of the Football Pathways Plan.
"I’ve taken the difficult decision to leave the association to take on a new challenge with Manchester City," said Dingley.
"I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time working in women and girls’ football in Ireland and believe there is so much potential to build in this area to ensure that the Football Pathways Plan has maximum impact on Irish football."
Courell added: "We thank Hannah for her time at the Association where she showed excellent professionalism and hard work in helping us to further develop the women and girls’ game in Ireland.
"Having launched the Women & Girls’ Football Action Plan, her successor will be able to continue the important work that Hannah started. We wish Hannah the very best in the next chapter of her career."
Further details on the process for the head of women & girls’ role will be announced in due course, according to the FAI statement.
Former Republic of Ireland manager Eileen Gleeson held the role before taking charge of the women's team and is still employed by the FAI.
