Possible new term limits for sporting chiefs

Irish sporting organisations could be asked to impose strict term limits on how long their senior officials can remain in power under plans being considered by Government.

Sports Minister Patrick O’Donovan confirmed he has “an open mind” on the measures as part of a wider new mandatory code of practice in a bid to ensure high-profile groups “refresh themselves” at senior level.

Under plans being drawn up between Government and sporting bodies such as the FAI, IRFU, GAA, and Olympic Council of Ireland, from 2020 voluntary codes of practice for the organisations are set to be changed to mandatory measures.