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.”

Shane Ross: New FAI appointment welcome but they're not getting a blank cheque
Thu, 09 Jan, 2020 - 09:34
Vivienne Clarke

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.”

He told RTÉ Radio’s Morning Ireland that he hopes their leadership will take the organisation out of “a mess” as they take on the challenge of a €62m debt.

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