O’Connell to chair FAI/World Cup review

Maurice O'Connell, the former Governor of the Central Bank, has been appointed to carry out a thorough investigation into the workings of the Football Association of Ireland.

The appointment comes on the advice of the Sports Council. O'Connell is expected to examine the performance and the role of the FAI in all operational matters in the preparation and support of the team at World Cup 2002.