Person: Roy Barrett

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<p>Roy Barrett, FAI chairman and boss of Goodbody. Picture: Ryan Byrne/Inpho</p>

economy

FAI chair Barrett set to make millions from proposed Goodbody sale to AIB

A plan to pay large incentives at AIB by the bank's previous managers was vetoed by finance minister Paschal Donohoe in recent years.

soccer

Ray Barrett says FAI will decide on rule changes

FAI Chairman Roy Barrett insists his board will decide the rule changes to be ratified by members to facilitate the restoration of state funding.

soccer

Relegation format backlash could delay League of Ireland restart plans

The FAI are confident they are legally protected from any form of redress by angry clubs after their board ratified a controversial promotion/relegation format to the shortened season.

soccer

Premier Clubs Alliance demands FAI probe into relegation move

soccer

FAI welcomes 'significant' funding boost

soccer

Top four asked to contribute European cash to League of Ireland fund

FAI governance issues under the spotlight again as delegates seek answers

Corporate governance at the FAI is back in the spotlight as two high-profile League of Ireland delegates on senior council continue to seek answers around the Association’s finances and reform agenda.

Thu, 11 Jun, 2020

FAI row: 'The GAA wouldn’t get away with being run by people without knowledge of the sport'

FAI council member John O’Regan has echoed the concerns of colleague Nixon Morton by insisting only intervention by Fifa will prevent civil war erupting at committee level.

Thu, 04 Jun, 2020

FAI vow to engage with dissenters offering 'constructive input'

Speaking following last night’s board meeting, and amid a letter of complaint sent last week to Fifa and Uefa by senior council member Nixon Morton, the Association reiterated their commitment to “constitutional reform”.

Wed, 03 Jun, 2020

FAI must reform to access State funding

The Department of Sport have reaffirmed the obligation on the FAI to implement governance reforms by next month for State funding to be reinstated.

Wed, 03 Jun, 2020

FAI board set to discuss critical email sent by council member Nixon Morton

The FAI board will today review a letter sent by a member of their council to Fifa and Uefa expressing fears that Irish football faces “losing it sovereignty” if proposed reforms linked to a State bailout are implemented.

Tue, 02 Jun, 2020

FAI extend deadline for President and Vice President nominations

The FAI says they have extended the deadline for nominations to President and Vice President because of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Fri, 17 Apr, 2020

Five challenges Stephen Kenny much tackle before a ball is kicked

Now that the folly of a misguided succession plan has been untangled, Irish football is all about Stephen Kenny.

Sat, 04 Apr, 2020

No decision on McCarthy-Kenny succession plan until June at the earliest, says Quinn

Niall Quinn insists the Football Association of Ireland won’t decide on Mick McCarthy’s future until after the Euro play-off in June.

Tue, 17 Mar, 2020

Quinn: FAI will honour contracts to McCarthy and Keane

Niall Quinn insists the FAI has no option but to honour the contracts issued by former CEO John Delaney to Mick McCarthy and Robbie Keane.

Sat, 07 Mar, 2020

Niall Quinn: I wouldn’t discount Roy Keane coming back to the FAI

New FAI deputy chief executive Niall Quinn has refused to dismiss the prospect of Roy Keane returning to work for the organisation.

Sat, 29 Feb, 2020

Niall Quinn: A successful League of Ireland lifts whole game

But while that has left some other voices in the game worrying that their constituencies could be left behind, the FAI’s new Interim Deputy CEO insists they have nothing to fear.

Thu, 06 Feb, 2020

Shane Ross seeking clear out of FAI old guard

A frank FAI board meeting on Tuesday is expected after sports minister Shane Ross confirmed he wants a clearout of veteran council members by July.

Sat, 01 Feb, 2020

Niall Quinn hails FAI deal as ‘manna from heaven’

From Lansdowne Road to Wembley and from Palermo to Ibaraki, Niall Quinn enjoyed plenty of euphoric moments in the green shirt.

Fri, 31 Jan, 2020

'There will be very few job losses': FAI welcomes government financial rescue package

Latest: The Government has denied bailing out the Football Association of Ireland after announcing it is to give the organisation an interest-free €2.5m annual loan.

Thu, 30 Jan, 2020

'Brian has something to give': New president McAnaney keen to see Kerr return to FAI

Newly elected FAI president Gerry McAnaney believes that, in contrast to false dawns in the past, a genuinely transformed Association can emerge from the worst crisis in its history.

Mon, 27 Jan, 2020

‘Mighty Quinn’ up for another mighty challenge after answering FAI’s call

Thirty years after he emerged on the world stage at Italia 90 as ‘The Mighty Quinn’, the big man is being asked to lead Irish football from the front again.

Fri, 24 Jan, 2020

Government and Uefa agreed 'in principle' to share burden of solving FAI's huge debt

Sports Minister Shane Ross has given the strongest indication yet that the government and Uefa are willing to jointly bail out the FAI from their parlous €60m-plus debt.

Mon, 20 Jan, 2020

Uefa and Shane Ross upbeat after 'constructive' meeting

UEFA and Minister for Sport Shane Ross both issued upbeat appraisals of their meeting in Leinster House today but further crunch talks are still required – not least with the Bank of Ireland – to ensure the FAI’s remains afloat.

Tue, 14 Jan, 2020

Bonner would be open to FAI return

Ireland legend Packie Bonner has said that admits he would be open to working at making a comeback to the crisis-hit FAI again.

Sat, 11 Jan, 2020

Quinn: FAI crisis makes Euros qualification more essential

In the depths of Irish football’s winter of discontent, Niall Quinn allowed himself to briefly dream of a glorious summer.

Fri, 10 Jan, 2020

Ross has 'encouraging' and 'warm' meeting with new FAI chairman and directors

Shane Ross has described his first meeting with the board’s newly appointed chairman and directors as “an encouraging and, frankly, warm discussion.”

Thu, 09 Jan, 2020

Ross welcomes appointment of independent directors of FAI

Sports Minister Shane Ross has welcomed the appointment of three new independent directors of the Football Association of Ireland - but warned that the development does not mean the immediate restoration of government funding to the crisis-hit sporting body.

Thu, 09 Jan, 2020

Niall Quinn ruled out CEO job but is open to role within FAI

"If there's a role I can be used in, in a capacity that somehow bring trusts and capability from all of the stakeholders... I would gladly do it."

Thu, 09 Jan, 2020

Shane Ross: New FAI appointment welcome but they're not getting a blank cheque

Minister for Sport Shane Ross, has welcomed the appointment of a new independent chairman and independent directors of the FAI, describing it is “a new chapter.”

Thu, 09 Jan, 2020

Ross anticipates 'fresh constructive dialogue' with new-look FAI

Minister for Sport Shane Ross has tonight welcomed the appointment of Independent directors to the board of the FAI.

Wed, 08 Jan, 2020

Roy Barrett named as new independent FAI chairman

The FAI have announced the appointment of Roy Barrett, the MD of Goodbody Stockbrokers, as their new Independent Chairman.

Wed, 08 Jan, 2020

Quinn puts plan for Irish football into print

After talking a lot over the past 18 months about his grand vision to overhaul Irish football, Niall Quinn has put his plans into print for the FAI’s governance review committee to digest.

Mon, 27 May, 2019

Property sector could create 80,000 jobs

THE successful rebuilding of Ireland’s property sector could create up to 80,000 jobs by 2015, according to economist Jim Power.

Sat, 02 Jul, 2011

Goodbody lays off 25 staff as Fexco arrives

GOODBODY Stockbrokers laid off 25 staff yesterday on the first full day of ownership by Fexco.

Tue, 11 Jan, 2011

AIB to sell stock brokers for €24m

THE €24 million sale of Allied Irish Bank’s stockbroking unit, Goodbody Holdings Ltd, is expected to be completed in the coming weeks after the Central Bank approved the transaction.

Thu, 06 Jan, 2011

FEXCO in €24m Goodbody deal

FEXCO is to purchase AIB’s stockbroking arm, Goodbody, for €24 million in an intricate deal which will see senior management at the brokerage get a 25% stake in the firm and as many as 55 staff lose their jobs.

Tue, 21 Sep, 2010

Broker settles action against Goodbody, IFRSA

A LEGAL action by multimillionaire stockbroker Bruce Ashmore against his former employer, Goodbody Stockbrokers, and the financial regulator was settled at the High Court yesterday.

Wed, 17 May, 2006

Stockbroker quit after top firm ignored bullying, tribunal hears

A HIGH-FLYING stockbroker quit a top firm because it ignored the aggressive bullying and intimidation he suffered from a colleague and long-standing friend, an employment tribunal heard yesterday.

Fri, 26 Aug, 2005

Tribunal told stockbroker quit because firm ignored bullying

A high-flying stockbroker quit a top firm because it ignored the aggressive bullying and intimidation he suffered from a colleague and long-standing friend, an employment tribunal heard today.

Thu, 25 Aug, 2005