Sport Ireland seeks assurances on child safety after vetting issues uncovered at FAI

It comes as an Oireachtas committee has heard that an "unprecedented" standing down of 6,000 coaches by the FAI has caused 'chaos' in local soccer clubs across the country recently

Head of Sport Ireland, Dr Una May said there was 'a lot of confusion' around vetting and the 'recording of who was obligated to carry out vetting'.

Wed, 11 Nov, 2026 - 16:57

Elaine Loughlin

Sport Ireland has sought assurances that no child was put at risk because of vetting issues that have been uncovered at the Football Association of Ireland.

It comes as an Oireachtas committee has heard that an "unprecedented" standing down of 6,000 coaches by the FAI has caused "chaos" in local soccer clubs across the country in recent weeks.