FAI seeks further €2.5m bailout from the Government

The Department of Sport said it is currently considering the proposal and no additional funding has yet been granted to the FAI. Picture: Matt Browne/Sportsfile

The Football Association of Ireland sought a further bailout from the Government to the tune of at least €2.5m as it still faced "legacy issues” and feared 2023 was “looking challenging financially”.

The Irish Examiner has learned the FAI asked the Government to waive a repayable grant for the Aviva licence fee worth €2.5m for 2023. It is unclear if other concessions were also sought.