John Delaney urged to follow OCI pledge and co-operate with probe

A senior Government minister has urged FAI chief executive John Delaney to “live up to the spirit” of the Olympic Council of Ireland’s position that it will co-operate fully with any Olympics ticket inquiry.

Agriculture Minister Michael Creed said “there is an obligation on anybody” named by Brazilian police to help the Government’s non-statutory inquiry if they are requested to attend.

Asked specifically about the FAI chief executive and OCI vice-president on RTÉ’s Drivetime programme and whether it is time for him “to speak out”, Mr Creed said the investigation “would like to hear from all parties, including Mr Delaney”.