ieExplains: Concerns regarding FAI safeguarding

The Football Association of Ireland offices in Abbotstown, Dublin. File picture: Matt Browne/Sportsfile

The Football Association of Ireland offices in Abbotstown, Dublin. File picture: Matt Browne/Sportsfile

Wed, 11 Nov, 2026 - 19:30
Elaine Loughlin

What are the latest issues around safeguarding at the FAI?

Concerns about safeguarding of underage players were first raised on September 30, when members of the FAI appeared before the Oireachtas sports committee and were questioned on the matter.

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